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PHOTOS BY MORGAN HARRISON up. She boasts, “They are lyrical geniuses and their musical arrangements always impressed me.” John Mayor and Dave Matthews are famous for their live shows. Rebecca undoubtedly hit the hammer on the head because her live shows are something to rave about. Rebecca completed her degree in graphic design, and is pursuing a career in music fulltime. Now, she can use her education to create her own album covers! In her song Unfateful, Rebecca sings, “If you want it, go get it, and don’t just wait for it…cause fate is a fake way to live.” And from her seasoned list of performed venues, she isn’t waiting around. Rebecca’s played Irving Plaza, Hiro Ballroom, Highline Ballroom and Ollies Point, amongst many others. Her hard work and years of persistence aren’t going unnoticed. To date, the sweet Long Islander has shared the stage with a few notable musicians. They include Aaron Carter, initially famed as a member of the Backstreet Boys in the late 90’s, Indie-rock Tyler Hilton who had a major role in the just ended television series One Tree Hill and Gavin Degraw, who need no introduction. She hopes to learn the drums and work on her first album and we’re excited to see what this down-to-earth chick has in store for the future. Her powerful energy and raw talent on the Bowery stage outshine the burning wicks surrounding the room. From the looks (and sound) of it, this girl is on fire. rebecca perl S I N G E R 32 SONGWRITER NEWSOUNDMAGAZINE.COM 33