STANDING ROOM ONLY<\/p>\n
RAINBOW GIRLS
\nThe Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk, Americana, and indie-rock trio from Northern California, featuring core members Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Vanessa May. Known for their soul-touching four-part harmonies and a \u201cstomp-folk\u201d sound, the multi-instrumentalists easily switch between guitars, ukulele, accordion, harmonica, and percussion during their energetic live shows.<\/p>\n
The group was formed in 2010 at an underground open mic called \u201cBean Night\u201d in Isla Vista, California. Living together in a dorm known as the \u201cRainbow House\u201d near the University of California, Santa Barbara, the band initially started as a collective of female musicians before evolving into a trio. They honed their grassroots following by busking on the streets of Europe and playing at local farmers\u2019 markets before eventually relocating to the countryside just north of the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/p>\n
Known to describe themselves as \u201ca gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart,\u201d the Rainbow Girls prioritize community, resilience, and genuine audience connection. 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