For over two decades, Rebecca Haviland has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and introspective songwriting. As the powerhouse frontwoman of Whiskey Heart, alongside renowned musicians like Chris Anderson (Martin Sexton), Kenny Shaw (Dispatch), Todd Caldwell (Crosby, Stills & Nash) and Nicky Barbato, Haviland effortlessly fuses Roots Rock, Soul, and Americana.

A native New Yorker, Haviland’s musical roots run deep, sparked by her grandparents, who were professional musicians in Westchester's vibrant supper club scene in the 1950’s. "Their house was a musical sanctuary," she recalls, where impromptu family jam sessions lit the spark of her musical passion. 

After high school, Haviland pursued music studies and interned at Acme Studios in Mamaroneck, New York. There, studio owner Peter Denenberg (Deep Purple, The Spin Doctors) discovered her talent and offered her the chance to record an EP. “That single experience changed the course of my life,” says Haviland. Her debut gig at The Bitter End in New York City—a venue where Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan also began—marked the start of her enduring career.

Whiskey Heart’s 2013 debut album garnered awards in the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only Competition. In 2018, they released Bright City Lights, produced by Don DiLego (Jesse Malin, Hollis Brown), which Paste Magazine praised as “hauntingly beautiful.” The album’s singles, including “Bright City Lights” and “You and I,” received significant attention, with the latter’s video earning an International Songwriting Competition nomination.

In 2019, Haviland and Whiskey Heart recorded two live albums at the iconic Sun Studio in Memphis, featuring original songs and covers like John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery.” Their 2022 holiday album, A Holiday to Remember, released on Five and Dime Records, showcased both classic and original holiday tunes.

But Haviland’s impact extends beyond the stage; for over a decade, she has nurtured the next generation of musicians as a professor at Purchase College’s Music Conservatory, where she shares her industry insights and inspires students to push their creative boundaries.

Most recently, Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart have finalized their new project (Double EPs) with producer Paul Loren. The first EP Late Nights released on November 15th of 2024. Early Mornings, the sister album to Late Nights, will be released in May of 2025.  While Late Nights captured the essence of New York City’s after-hours—the moment when the bars begin to empty, and glitter eyeshadow smudges across your face—Early Mornings embraces a more grounded, rock 'n' roll/americana spirit. It’s the soundtrack to that hushed, introspective hour when you finally make it home, watching the first light of dawn break through the silence, offering a fleeting moment to reflect on where you've been and where you're headed. Both EPs will be released as a full album entitled Late Nights and Early Mornings exclusively on vinyl in June 2025 with vinyl presale available now at www.rebeccahaviland.com

Drawing inspiration from icons like Aretha Franklin and Linda Ronstadt and current artists like Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell, Haviland continues to create music that resonates deeply with audiences. In addition to her work with Whiskey Heart, Haviland has been a touring/session musician and backing vocalist for over 15 years. She has backed artists at Lilith Fair and Bonnaroo, and on Ellen, Good Morning America, and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She has toured North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan for several artists including Zayn Malik, Rachel Platten, and Nick Howard. Most recently, Haviland was out on tour playing acoustic guitar and singing backing vocals for multi-platinum selling artist Zayn Malik.

"I write my most honest songs in the in-between hours, the late nights and early mornings, where the world slows down, and the only thing left is me and my guitar," says Haviland. "This album was born from the energy of late nights and early mornings, and I can’t wait to bring that same raw, electric feeling to the stage with my band this year."