Rachel Walker - Vocal, piano, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitar
Originally a big city California girl, at a young age Rachel was introduced to the interior wilderness of British Columbia, Canada. Her parents being missionaries moved the family to a First Nations reserve in Fort St.James, where she grew to love the spiritually inspiring people and beauty of the ways of the land. The lack of television and modern conveniences resulted in a loving home filled with music and entertainment of their own artistic device.
Rachel hosted a Christian Music radio program called "the Light House" in the interior of BC. She has been honoured to share the mic and the stage with many fine musicians . As a singer / songwriter she can often be found performing in music festivals, concerts, coffee houses, fundraisers and TV telethons. She released her first solo album titled "SENT" in 2000, this acoustic driven original was well received and motivated her to continue her unique style of songwriting. Her second solo album titled "ZOROBABEL" was released late 2004. She hopes both these solo projects may be received by those in need encouragement, peace and hope. In 2006 the Rachel Walker Trio was formed, they released "the Best of Zest vol.1" and have now released "the Best of Zest vol.2". She is thankful for the support of the many who appreciate and enjoy her unique talent and creativity. Rachel's songwriting is ever evolving with a rich and expansive range of musical genres and styles. Her songs are desribed as, " spicy fun, filled with a wide range of emotion. Harmonic richness flowing through beautiful and tender songwriting, blended with highly creative and vibrant fresh performance and styles."
