The Rachel Hillman Band Concert Essay - 1168 Words

The Rachel Hillman Band Concert As discussed throughout this course music is a bridge that brings people together. As I sat through this concert I looked around and noticed that there was a great mixture of cultures and races attending despite the small attendance for the event. Socially I noticed that people were conversing and laughing with one another. Parents were engaging and being attentive to their young children as they ran around on skates and scooters. It made an impression on me that it was a time that for many people, was a bonding experience. Memories were being made for people of all ages. Rachel Hillman is a native of Pompano Beach, Florida. She moved to Tallahassee, Florida in the year 2007, while she was still in high school. Rachel attended Florida State University, where her major was going to be opera. She soon realized her passion was to establishing herself as a songwriter and musician. She decided to put her schooling on hold and pursue her dreams to perform. The Rachel Hillman Band performed at Lake Ella in Tallahassee, Florida near the shops on November 13, 2016. The concert lasted from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. The Rachel Hillman Band consisted of two members, Rachel on vocals and lead guitar, and Jeff Davis, also playing the guitar. Jeff Davis is from the Big Bend area as well, being a native of Quincy, Florida. Rachel played an array of diverse styles of music, including jazz, pop, American pop, soul, and funk. Rachel identifies herself as a jazz