She’s Got Showbiz In Her Veins: Meet Musician And Music Promoter Rebecca Newton

North Carolina Public Radio | By Laura Pellicer,
Frank Stasio
Published September 23, 2019 at 12:09 PM ED
Photo by Briana Brough

As a kid Rebecca Newton loved performing for her family. Around the piano, she discovered her skill for harmonizing and found that showcasing her musical talents was a way to keep the peace in a tumultuous and sometimes violent household.

These early performances were the foundation for her future musical career. For 30 years, Newton led the Durham swing band Rebecca & the Hi-Tones. This year, she stepped out on her own for the first time with her first solo Americana folk-rock album “Blue Shirt.”