Aug. 18, 2010 2:09am
So last thursday I went back to Pennsylvania for a WVIA interview with Erika Funke, and a Home Grown recording with George Graham. It was such a great opportunity and I’m very grateful to George a...
Jul. 9, 2010 6:04pm
I can't believe how hot it's been lately. I just went through another tub of ice cream just to survive the heat. I had no choice.....anyway, it's crazy hot. that's all. I've been trying to emb...
Jun. 12, 2010 10:38pm
I got to spend a bit of time back in NEPA these past two weekends. I played a couple of gigs, caught up with family and friends. My parents live in the country, so staying at their place I was able...
A Little Bit About Sarah, In Her Own Words
I’m gonna keep this simple because just like most people, I’m still trying to find my place and understand how I fit into this world. One thing I did learn early on is that music is a constant, a compass for me, and I love and connect with it more than anything else. I have had many amazing and wonderful experiences so far and I consider myself very lucky to have the chance to share what I love most with all of you. Thank you all for supporting me whether you’re just listening for the first time, or a die hard fan.
~Sarah
A little bit about me
- I was Born in Scranton PA, Sept 12, the year of the dog.
- I grew up in the small town of East Benton, somewhere between the farms, the post office, the fields, the church, and the woods.
- I grew up in a very creative and musical household
- I’m the third of six siblings (inevitable middle-child angst)
- I started playing piano at age 7, learning by ear some tunes taught to me by my Dad. Then soon after began taking formal lessons with Ray Cramer in Dalton PA. Through high school I studied mostly classical and a little bit of jazz
- I started singing as a very small child, but was way to shy to sing in public, but I got over it when I was about 14, and haven’t stopped since
- I wrote songs all through high school, usually during math classes…
- I studied piano for a while at both The Eastman School of Music, and Penn State University
- I released my first album, “Welcoming the Night” back in June, 2004
- For the next few years I spent time performing and promoting that album, then I took time off to go back to school, did more writing, did some travelling, finally came back to recording
- I released my latest album, “Somewhere Past Distraction” in December, 2009
Music on my frequent playlists lately: Jason Mraz, Ani Difranco, India Arie, Joni Mitchell, Susan Graham, Amy Winehouse, Nancy Wilson, Chopin, Mozart, Maroon Five, Incubus, John Mayer, John Denver, Colbie Caillat, Jack Johnson, Harry Connick Jr, Billie Holiday, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple
Fun facts about me:
- I’ve seen every single episode of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman many times. I own an “I love Sully” T-shirt you can get one too, by clicking here.
- I’m creeped out by dolls, especially when they’re headless or heads without bodies.
- I went to Australia, saw Kangaroos, then ate them. Delicious.
- When I was about ten, my brother Eric (bass player), “accidentally” rode over my head with a BMX bike, leaving tire tracks.
- My dog Matilda is very cute and she is afraid of mops.
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