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Sahara 'A New Beginning' Promo Video

Sahara 'A New Beginning' out now!!!

Sahara 'A New Beginning' CD

"Sahara brings A New Beginning to the world…the title track perfectly embodies the positive vibe that the album puts out…for those who enjoy their Celtic music wrapped up in a perky, jazzy package, “A New Beginning” will do the trick." Jason Hohl 67 Music USA “I have to say check this album out - it’s a stunner! It’s called ‘A New Beginning’ ....it’s one of those albums that you can revisit time and time again…” Mark Williams ‘New Traditions’ The Bridge 102.5 UK “…Sweetness, pain, laughter: these are emotions that surround A New Beginning. ....I found them totally uplifting and beautiful. The production is superb. A must have for those who love genre bending music that exudes warmth and elegance“. Baxter Labatos The Celtic Music Fan "They've got a fantastic album...great voices aren't they....Fantastic! 'The Irish Connection with John Lowry' WFM UK "Your music is Beautiful" Mae 'Music Uncovered' KLAV 1230 AM Las Vegas USA For full reviews please visit: http://www.saharamusic.com.au/reviews.html

Sahara "There is this place I go" remix out now!

'There is this place I go'

“First class production...smooth, seamless and satisfying, Sahara’s music goes down real easy, like ice cream on a hot summer day”. IndieMusicReview Germany “a hauntingly ethereal, yet melodic and contemporary ambiance. Easy listening overall, yet pop enough to appeal to a wide audience”67 Music USA “A worthy addition to almost any collection, Warm, rich, easy to listen to with shades of jazz, blues, soul, gospel, rock all there. I heard the title track and just clicked with it and wasn't disappointed with the rest of the album. Great voices and harmonies, fabulous sax. What's not to like?” Stuarte Amazon UK “There is so much compelling music on this particular CD” Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey USA "They've got a brilliant album out called 'There is this place I go'" Tom Lambert The Independent Music Show Northern Ireland “Sahara have a specialty that few artists have, and is to capture the listener being practically overwhelmed by a beautiful set of emotions…if you seek quality, professionalism, experience…all this has a name…Sahara” Angelo Petruzzi CEO Smooth Jazz Radio Channel Italy “Sahara are a tight duo originally from Dublin and now based in Australia. Their mellow, Celtic sound is chilled and atmospheric.” Nick Thomas Radio Presenter Radio Jackie UK For full reviews please visit: http://www.saharamusic.com.au/reviews.html

Sahara 'Vision' CD Cover

Sahara 'Vision' CD promo video

Sahara 'Vision' CD

"For singer guitarist Dave Long and singer-saxophonist-flautist Trish, their inspirational music, a tidy blend of folk, rock and soul is a celebration of hope, dreams and love.... the duo are now busy performing the breezy,somewhat Doobie Brothers-ish Make My Day, the deeply atmospheric Vision of Glory and sprightly Lets Try Peace at various venues.... Sahara maintain an occasional New Age sense of awe through the use of synth and wind instruments and a healthy litany of enthusiastic calls and responses between the spirited singers" The Age Melbourne “Dave and Trish from Sahara originated from Dublin but now call Australia home enlightening Aussies with a special brand of music taking inspiration from both music within the Northern and the Southern hemispheres. Sahara is what I call "organic music", with earthly aural tones of honesty, beauty, driving a very Celtic feel within all tunes on Vision. Dave has an almost eerie "Sting" feel to his vocals, whilst Trish's singing is very akin to the very popular and respected Ellen Foley. This is a great CD for an empowering efficacious effect with each and every listen.” Late Nite TV USA "Sahara's album is a good example of music with meaning… this album is one worth adding to your collection." The Border Mail " Bright optimism jumps right out of this disc…The Floyd - esque Vision Of Glory is an emotive, haunting refrain from the jumping main vein, which relies on a high vibe..The Advertiser Adelaide "… Of course this CD would not be complete without an Irish Tune and Sahara indulges our senses with "Tears", one of the highlights of the album. It is a soft, murmuring instrumental that will take you to far away Celtic lands. Overall the final result is certainly worth listening to....".The Planet Newspaper "... an interesting mix of music...from songs brimming with energy and passionate vocals to touching instrumentals such as the celtic "Tears, A unique blend of rock, folk, jazz and classical make "Vision" a must for Irish music lovers"Leader Newspaper Group For full reviews please visit: http://www.saharamusic.com.au/reviews.html

Sahara Live @ the Malthouse CD Cover

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'Sahara Live at the Malthouse' CD

"a fervently Irish flavour but the soulfulness is universal" The West Australian "Dave's rock vocals are tremendous with Trish's sexy jazzy voice combines to give this album a superb vocal line which pleases the ear and soothes the mind. This all adds to the exceptional instrumental talents, which are shown throughout the album. The sax playing is to die for and if this album doesn't get your feet tapping you must be stone deaf or dead" Irish Bands Live UK "Sometimes the best things come along when you least expect it. The spontaneous live feel of the CD is an asset and the duo's range which skims jazz, pop, ballads and Celtic ensures a wide listening variety. The depth of sound is impressive, particularly when you realise it is the work of just two people. Tracks include the jazzy Deja Vu, the Celtic ballad Celtic Love Poem, and an ode to the Irish pair's adopted home city, called Livin' in Melbourne" The Bendigo Advertiser For full reviews please visit: http://www.saharamusic.com.au/reviews.html

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Sahara Bio

Sahara is the award winning singer/songwriter team Trish and Dave Long who met in their hometown Dublin before migrating to Australia where they have toured extensively performing to sell out audiences. Sahara has appeared on all the major TV networks in Australia with countless live to air performances on radio stations throughout the country. Before leaving Ireland, Dave and Trish had performed in many of Dublin’s renowned music venues including appearances on RTE TV. For more information please visit www.saharamusic.com.au/ www.imdb.me/trishlong www.imdb.me/davelongsahara

General Info

  • Genre: Celtic / Fusion / Jazz

    Location Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Au

    Profile Views: 29371

    Last Login: 5/17/2013

    Member Since 5/9/2008

    Website www.saharamusic.com.au

    Record Label Sahara Music

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Sahara is the award winning singer/songwriter team Trish and Dave Long who met in their hometown Dublin in the eighties before migrating to Australia where they have toured extensively performing to sell out audiences. Before leaving Ireland they had performed in many of Dublin’s music venues eg. The Baggot Inn, The Meeting Place, Slattery’s, Dame Tavern and Trinity College, and alongside some of the Irish household names such as Brendan Grace, Red Hurley, Linda Martin, Errol Walsh, Freddie White, Declan Sinnott and Kieran Halpin. The first song they co-wrote ‘Vision of Glory’ received airplay on RTE radio which led on to a live performance of another original song ‘Running Out’ on the RTE Davis at Large show. Somehow this landed them in an episode of the TV mini series ‘Inside’ acting as a couple of musicians! Trish and Dave headed over to the UK for some shows however with a looming economic recession in the UK and Ireland they decided to migrate to Australia. Their contemporary, eclectic songs brought swift success after arrival with a support to the Little River Band followed by a memorable win on ‘New Faces’ hosted by Daryl Somers. Sahara also guested with the touring jazz guitarist Martin Taylor at the renowned ‘Limerick Jazz Club’ in Melbourne. The release of their debut CD ‘Vision’ brought Sahara global attention after their song ‘Make My Day’ shot to the No.1 position on the SoundClick first internet charts. Staying at No.1 for four weeks got Sahara an interview on the ABC TV evening news. More songs from this album made various charts around the world which led on to Sahara recording a video of a concert at the Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne. Due to it’s popularity this video was webcast on several occasions from the Celtic TV New York website resulting in Sahara releasing a live album ‘Sahara live at the Malthouse’ taken from the video soundtrack. These albums received critical acclaim and a high rating in some of Australia’s major publications “Their inspirational music, a tidy blend of folk, rock and soul is a celebration of hope, dreams and love” The Age Melbourne, “a fervently Irish flavour but the soulfulness is universal” West Australian. Sahara composed an original soundtrack for an episode of the ABC Australian Story documentary series called ‘Track winding back’ this particular episode received the United Nations Media Award. Sahara’s music was featured in an international travel campaign promoting Ireland to Mexico this advertisement was played in over 300 BlockBuster outlets throughout Mexico. Sahara has spent years on tour performing in theatres, arts centres, hotels and clubs around the greater part of eastern Australia. Sahara also performed ‘live to air’ on the ABC radio network, commercial and community radio stations, as well as appearing on several TV shows from TV8 Gippsland to Melbourne TV Channels 7, 9, 10 and Adelaide Channel 7. Songs written on the road made up their ‘A New Beginning’ CD that was toured to great success and now they have just released their latest studio recording ‘There is this place I go’ which Trish and Dave are currently promoting. "First class production, and catchy melodies make Sahara’s There is this place I go a very pleasant listen".... IndieMusicReview.net Sahara is: Dave on vocals, guitar, keyboards and sequencing and Trish on vocals, saxes, flute, flageolet, recorder and sequencing. What the critics have said: “Dave’s rock vocals are tremendous….the sax playing is to die for” IBL UK. “A New Beginning fuses contemporary adult pop, with folk and rock music to create a soulful and uplifting sound…after hearing it, you are sure to understand why Sahara are as equally popular in folk and rock circles” Woven Wheat Whispers UK. “Sahara is what I call “organic music”, with earthly aural tones of honesty, beauty, driving a very Celtic feel within all tunes on Vision. Dave has an almost eerie “Sting” feel to his vocals, whilst Trish’s singing is very akin to the very popular and respected Ellen Foley. This is a great CD for an empowering efficacious effect with each and every listen.” Late Nite TV USA. ......."The lyrics have a metaphysical / devotional aspect to them, with the particular motive of the songwriting on this album being “the long road to healing”. Smooth, seamless and satisfying, Sahara’s music goes down real easy, like ice cream on a hot summer day". IndieMusicReview.net - - - - - - - - - "When you are needing something to spice up you morning cappuccino, or a companion to your Earl Grey tea at night Sahara is the perfect music for your best moments. With musicianship that has been distilled by time and space, you are an audience to the best duo in this music category. Dave Long has one of the rare gorgeous male vocals in the tradition of Sting and Steve Winwood. I swear I could go on for hours and hours being hypnotized by tracks like No Man’s Land, Higher Than High, and Make My Day. I’m sure no one would question Trish long’s expertise with the sax and other instruments apart from the fact that she has a voice that could rival Celine Dion’s yet has the Irish gorgeousness". Baxter Labatos on "The Celtic Music Fan" ..........“a hauntingly ethereal, yet melodic and contemporary ambiance. Easy listening overall, yet pop enough to appeal to a wide audience” SláinteSteve for 67 Music .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Trish Long: Sax, Vocals, Flute, Flageolet ,Recorder & Sequencing. Dave Long: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards & Sequencing. To purchase any of Sahara's CDs please visit www.saharamusic.com.au

  • Influences

    Steely Dan, Supertramp, Wayne Shorter, Genesis, David Gilmour, Phil Collins, Sting, Neil Young, Doobie Brothers, Weather Report, Pink Floyd, Return To Forever, Al Di Meola, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Phil Woods, Branford Marsalis, Glenn Miller, The Eagles, Joan Armatrading, Joni Mitchell, Santana, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Billy Cobham, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges,Dave Sanborn, Joe Zawinul, Paul Desmond, Jaco Pastorius, The Allman Brothers Band, Goran Bregovic, Enio Morricone, Henry Mancini, Rory Gallagher, Crosby Stills Nash Young, Al Stewart, Van Morrison, Queen, Paul Simon, Peggy's Leg, Clannad, Mozart, Bach, Handal, Berlioz, Chopin, Rimsky Korsakov, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Holst, Mahler, Beethoven, Saint Saens.... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......iMusician Digital - digital music distribution...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ ........

  • Sounds Like

    Original - eclectic a bit of folk, jazz and rock with celtic roots .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........ ....Sahara..............Promote Your Page Too.... ....Trish Long..............Create Your Badge.... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........

Sahara Photos by David Scaletti

..Selection of Sahara photos by photographer David Scaletti.. ..Sahara - Dave Long and Trish Long.. ..Sahara - Dave Long and Trish Long.. ..Sahara - Dave Long and Trish Long..

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