Discover Samantha Rae
Samantha Rae is a singer/songwriter based in San Juan Capistrano, CA. She fell in love with with writing music when she was a kid and has continued to pursue it ever since. With three released singles and a newly released EP (extended-play album) on Spotify and Apple Music, Samantha has continued to pursue her passion and is constantly working on something new. She’s hoping to release her next single in the coming months. Her music is featured on 104.7 KXFM Radio in Laguna Beach, CA, and “American Dream,” a culture and real estate show based in Orange County.
The Story Behind The Music
Samantha Rae has been pursuing music ever since she was a kid. She was raised in San Juan Capistrano and started music lessons under Felisha Dunne, a local musician and music teacher in Laguna Beach. Samantha got her first guitar when she was 12, and her song-writing really began to take off.
She met and started collaborating with producer and musician Tommy Benson in 2022 and released her very first single “Carousel Ride” in August of 2023. Since then, she has released two new singles, and just recently released her first extended-play album with the help of the extremely talented producer and musician Dave Sherman, who works for Laguna Sound Studio. Samantha performs live at several venues including XZBT studios in Fullerton, CA, and Alza’s Italian Restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita. She’s hoping to do some more shows in the next coming months when she returns home for break from UC Berkeley, which is where she is attending school. She’s also looking for potential opportunities to do some shows in the Bay Area.
Contact:
For updates about upcoming gigs and new music, follow her instagram account, @samantha_rae_official. For inquiries about booking or opportunities to collaborate, please contact 949-485-0101, or reach out through email at samantha.gustavino@gmail.com.
Where to Listen
Samantha Rae has music over several platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube. To check it out, click “listen now.”