Saturday, July 18, 2026: Hemingway Birthday Porch Concert with Rachel Swain

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Tonight, as part of our F@H series we present a porch concert featuring Rachel Swain. We will also acknowledge our student scholarship recipients while celebrating Hemingway’s 127th birthday and the centennial publication of The Sun Also Rises in 1926. General lawn seating will be available and feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments will also be available. *net proceeds benefit the Foundations Student Scholarship Fund

This event is RAIN OR SHINE

Rachel Swain

Soulful Americana with a heart as big as texas and a bite as cold as the chicago wind

Rachel Swain doesn’t mind when people two-step to her pain—she welcomes it. Raised on the sounds of country, bluegrass, and soul, Swain’s powerful voice and poignant songwriting have earned her recognition in the Americana scene over the past two decades. A native of Austin, Texas, and later Houston, Swain grew up surrounded by music, learning to play fiddle, guitar, and bass, and honing her skills in projects ranging from indie rock to 60s French pop. 

Her earlier work garnered acclaim from publications like Performer Magazine and Blurt Magazine, and she was featured on The Falcon’s Nest list of Top-10 Records in 2014. As a performer, Swain has graced the stage at festivals such as the American Music Festival and shared the stage with artists like Bob Schneider, Miles Neilson, and The Arcadian Wild. 

With an unmistakable sound that’s rooted in her Texas upbringing, Swain's music is as gritty as it is tender, capturing the full spectrum of human experience. Her upcoming full-length album is set to cement her place as one of the most exciting voices in Americana music today.