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Delta Rae Record Deal!

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Delta Rae, the North Carolina-based Americana band built around the masterful songwriting, emotive vocals and sublime harmonies of 4 ‘Til Dawn alums, just signed a record deal with Warner Brothers.  Siblings Ian, Eric and Britanny Hölljes grew up together in San Rafael, but through ‘Til Dawn met, befriended and formed a durable musical kinship with Liz Hopkins, another ‘Til Dawn alumna from San Rafael.  Long before Delta Rae’s existence, they sang together on ‘Til Dawn’s award-winning CD, Songs in the Key of AWESOME.   They talk in a recent Washington Post article about what it is like for them to work all in the family. Grant Emerson and Mike McKee are the rhythm section.

Austin Willacy, `Til Dawn Director states, “Delta Rae’s songs, voices and live show are so undeniable that a record deal was inevitable.  They are some of the hardest working, most talented and grounded people I know.”

Delta Rae was  signed by Seymour Stein, Vice President of Warner Brothers who signed The Ramones and Madonna and recently received a lifetime achievement award from billboard.

“Their music touches on all aspects of Americana – Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, and Blues. That said the songs are strong pop and have wide appeal.”
- Seymour Stein, co-founder Sire Records and VP at Warner Bros. Records

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Sweetwater Reopens with `Til Dawn

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

On February 12 Mill Valley’s famed Sweetwater Music Hall reopens its doors with youth performances including `Til Dawn.  From 5-8pm, don’t miss the excitement!

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Accolades for Austin

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

`Til Dawn Director Austin Willacy’s House Jacks’ just won 3 contemporary a cappella recording awards!

Best Pop/Rock Album

Winner: level by The House Jacks

Best Pop/Rock Song

Winner: Red Dress”  on level by The House Jacks

Best Professional Original Song

Winner: Austin Willacy’s “You Were Everything” olevel by House Jacks

Way to go Austin for continuing to give back to the community and our `Til Dawn Students! You can see `Til Dawn in action with the Marin Symphony on Sunday April 14 4pm.

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Get `Til Dawn’s Newest CD Now

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

'TIL-DAWN-COVER-FINALYou can order `Til Dawn’s new CD Crescendo via Paypal with any credit card, even if you don’t have a Paypal account!

Visit `Til Dawn’s page on the YIA Website to Order Now

Here’s “You Gotta Be,” the first track off the new CD. Enjoy!

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Austin Willacy and `Til Dawn Honored With Avanti Award

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
`Til Dawn 2010

`Til Dawn 2010

`Til Dawn Director Austin Willacy will receive a 2010 Avanti Award from the Joseph and Frances Brucia Foundation. Granted in the field of performing and visual arts, the Avanti Awards enable outstanding artists to pursue their dreams. Austin’s award will provide much-needed scholarship funds for `Til Dawn students.

The 2010 Avanti Awards will be presented on Friday, January 15 at a dinner celebration at the Mill Valley Community Center with `Til Dawn performing. Tickets are required.

Earlier the same evening, `Til Dawn will open a performance at 142 Throckmorton by Austin and his award-winning a cappella rock band The House Jacks. Click to continue »

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