Sarah Blacker

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the SMELL of CARAMEL

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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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the SMELL of CARAMEL
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I SHOULD SPEAK
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the STORY SONG
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BAD I' BEEN
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Countin' Pennies
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Genre: Folk / Jazz / Pop
Location Cambridge, Massachusetts, Un
Profile Views: 199383
Last Login: 1/31/2012
Member Since 8/8/2004
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNhcmFoYmxhY2tlci5jb20=
Type of Label Indie
Bio
Sarah Blacker's music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. She is a highly impressive guitar player, mandolin player, and percussionist, with a sound much bigger than her size, and a DIY drive, which has impressed many in the music business. She is regularly compared to Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, yet is consistently told that her sound is all her own. Blacker was the recent winner of Radio 92.9/Boch Subaru's artist competition, and became the voice and face of Subaru of New England's "Ooh, ooh it's love," TV and radio campaign airing throughout New England and the mid-atlantic region for several months this fall/winter. She was named Number 1 artist of 2009 by Max Bowen, writer for Noise Magazine, with her first release, 'The Only Way Out is Through,' [fall '09] and Number 2 artist of WMVY's [Martha's Vineyard] Unchartered Waters Series. Her song 'Smell of Caramel,' off of 'TOWOiT,' was recently signed by Black Cloud Promotions for licensing in TV and movies, and it also garnered her the recent win in the Subaru competition. Blacker is a full-time, independent touring musician, having supported Jason Isbell from the Drive By Truckers, at the Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield, CT, Farren-Butcher Inc. at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA, the Rustic Overtones, the Wood Bros. and Entrain at the Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, and Sarah Bareilles at the Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS to name just a few. Having studied Music Therapy at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Sarah Blacker is also a Board-Certified, part-time Music Therapist for children with special needs, involved with the Doug Flutie Foundation, and is an Ambassador for Ernie Boch's Music Drives Us Foundation. She likes to make jokes, and tell sarcastic jokes between songs. She tours throughout New England, the South East, the Midwest, and the Southwest with her black lab, Beasley.
Members
*..Sarah Blacker..~ acoustic guitar/voice/mandolin/djembe/strange noises/bad jokes/songwriting ....*..Chuck Fisher..~ lead acoustic guitar ....*..Sean McLaughlin..~ electric bass.. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......*BECOME a FAN on FACEBOOK!*......SARAH BLACKER FACEBOOK FAN-GROUP......FOLLOW SB ON ..TWITTER....................
Influences
notes that swoop, things that are jazzy and raw, different laughs, the beats that make me dance or drive 95 mph, warm and round vibrato, the blues!!! honesty, raspy subtlety, birds singing, rain falling, echoes.......and umm...pretty much everything else too...........
Sounds Like
..TUNE IN TO SB ON PANDORA RADIO...................."The perfect blend of Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald." ~ Ron Bowen, program director, WXRV 92.5 the River....“I believe she’s a young artist that our listeners should know about, and I love the fact that she’s an artist with a social conscience. She’s a local singer to watch, that’s for sure.” ~ Candy O'Terry, WMJX Magic 106.7....“Sarah Blacker’s voice is sweet, clear, sharp, and precise, supple, happy, and full of mischief. She sounds like a street-savy urban vocal busker with world-class voice training." ~ Bob McKillop, mainefolkmusic.com....“Blacker’s songs are arresting for their honesty and immediacy, not to mention her skill at turning a phrase, and those gorgeous pop melodies. Blacker’s voice is alto/soprano with an engaging childlike quality, yet she uses it with utter confidence, affecting sweet intimacy in places, strength and resolve in others, and quiet passion in tunes like “Bad I Been.” And her lyrics and unique and compelling" ~ Jay Miller, the Patriot Ledger....“I like Sarah’s disc; she certainly takes you on a ride. I started hearing a Natalie Merchant-type timbre… Another complimentary aside to Sarah’s voice, I might mention Dolores O’Riordan. Sarah has produced a quality work with a great understanding of what it takes to deliver a musical message.” ~Mike Loce, the Noise, Boston....“Sarah Blacker is a bright light. Her performance is a wonderful combination of her varied musical talents and brilliant personality. She invites the audience in and treats them to an intimate musical connection.” ~Anna Maria Tocci, owner/booking North Star Cafe, Portland, ME. ....to read more: visit ..sarah blacker's press page......A FEW THINGS FANS HAVE BEEN SAYING:.."If only we had another Woodstock, we'd have the next Joni Mitchell."..."This generation's Tracy Bonham."..."The kamikaze karate kid."..."A breath of fresh air, in a furnace of pop hell."..."The female version of Maynard James Keenan."..."A rabid bad-ass!"...."I am blinded so stupid from your songs that I could be robbed at gun point...willingly. When listening to the soul of your songs I feel like I am safely aboard a hot air balloon flying up and over things dangerous and beautiful. And I am smiling looking out and over these collisions, and I am saying WOW so this is what a balloon ride is like. Your songs do resonate long after the singing ends."..~ myspace fans- locally & internationally..... ...... .................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ................................................ ...... DO YOU LIKE ME? I LIKE YOU!.............. ..YOU CAN PLAY MY MUSIC ON YOUR PODCAST...just CLICK HERE.......... .. .. ....

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Sarah Blacker

I've been slightly M.I.A. here on this page... I've been moving! Spent today driving back from Saratoga Springs... http://t.co/EgtLVfSH

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13 hrs ago

Sarah Blacker

Oh you know just #Bananaboatin #Weelie http://t.co/zMWvse8a

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15 hrs ago

Sarah Blacker

One for every day of the wk! http://t.co/zLGzaDOo

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17 hrs ago

Sarah Blacker

RT @LeezaYeretzian @gti6cyl "These Summer Nights..." @sarahblacker we stay awake later... Always ;)

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17 hrs ago

Sarah Blacker

RT @977WEXT @sarahblacker @caffelena @treassalevasseur wish we could be there!! We bet it's an amazing night!! It was fun but well b back!!!

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