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Sami Akbari
Indie / Pop / Ambient

I'm Awesome.



Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/21/2009
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Member Since9/9/2005
Band Websitewww.samiakbari.com
Band MembersMe (Sami Akbari . . . in case you didn't notice/in case you're an idiot): vocals and I will begin to play the micro korg live as well . . . yippee!

On EP:
Uri Djemal: Guitar.
Shane Koss: Keyboards,
Lorne Entress: Drums.
Ben Zwerin: Bass.

Live:
Jay Barclay: Guitar.
Ezra Oklan: Drums.
Mathias Schuber: Keys.
Jeremy Kay: Bass.

InfluencesAlbums and artists that have been influences for my upcoming EP: We've been listening to a lot of Beck's "Sea Change", All of Fiona Apple (especially "Extraordinary Machine"), Death Cab for Cutie (esp. "Transatlanticism" and "Plans"), Frou Frou/Imogen Heap, and everything that is The Beatles. Go on and marinate on that for a minute. In general, I love all music except for modern country (classic rock country is awesome though). BUT I would say my influences that you may hear in my music are: Ani Difranco, Fiona Apple, Feist, Paul Simon, Josh Rouse, Cat Power, Van Morrison, throw a lil' dash of the blues in there, singer/songwriters in the New York City music scene . . . and then of course sadness, love, losing love, hope, losing hope, dreams, losing dreams etc. Really uplifting material ;) It really does change everyday though.
Sounds LikeI'm a lot taller than I am.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
Spike Hill Brooklyn, New York
Oct 22 2009 8:00P
The Brooklyn Lyceum Brooklyn, New York
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Bar Matchless Brooklyn, New York
Nov 20 2009 9:00P
Ella Lounge Brooklyn, New York
Dec 5 2009 8:30P
The Living Room w/ Quintus! 11022, New York

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"I'm always pleasantly surprised when a room full of people goes quiet when they hear me sing for the first time," mentions singer/songwriter Sami Akbari. After having seen her perform a few times, one quickly realizes that this is not an uncommon event. It is truly amazing to hear this big, incredible voice come from this little girl, no more than 5 feet tall. When one sees Sami Akbari perform for the first time, they will notice that not only are her songs beautifully heartbreaking with an almost magical essence to them, but she is also incredibly entertaining in between songs in ways that have had people describe her as a mix between a serious musican and Sarah Silverman.

Sami is currently promoting her new 4 song EP, "Somebody Else's Stranger" which was selected as a Best Buy's Indie Pick of the Week, and has been described as, "moody pop songs that vibe Dido, Tori Amos and Fiona Apple," by the highly regarded Village Voice as well as "a shimmering alt-pop coup. A complex palette of sounds [that create] the perfect backdrop to showcase her smooth, sultry vocals. These well-crafted, lovingly produced songs successfully bridge several genres," by Jessi Robertson of New York City's Local Correspondents and the blog, "Are You Drawing Pretty Things".

Sami has been performing around New York City for the past 2 years at places such as Rockwood Music Hall, Pianos and Crash Mansion amongst others. She has also performed in her home town of Philadelphia where the roots of her musical beginnings are. She is honored to have been asked to perform at the Sam Waxman Cancer Research Foundation fundraising event in July that will give her an audience of about 500 people. She is currently booking more shows in other cities as well as more venues in NYC to continue her promotion of "Somebody Else's Stranger".

Sami recieves many emails from men and women alike telling her how much her music has effected them. After hearing this "ethereally lovely" (New York Cool Magazine) artist, you will most likely become one of these people. "Somebody Else's Stranger" can currently be purchased on DigStation and CdBaby.com as well as iTunes and other digital services.

SOMEBODY ELSE'S STRANGER CREDITS:

Produced by Uri Djemal and Sami Akbari
Co-Produced by Shane Koss
Mixed and Engineered by Uri Djemal for Madpan Productions
Arranger and Additional Engineering, Shane Koss
Additional Engineering, Lorne Entress
Mastering by Fred Kevorkian, Kevorkian Mastering @ Avatar Studios in NYC


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Satyen Thaker

Satyen Thaker



Nov 20 2009 3:01 PM

Thanks for accepting my add!

Satyen
Quintus

Quintus



Oct 9 2009 10:42 PM

Ha! Everybody's Talkin at you!
SodaCan

SodaCan



Aug 29 2009 12:48 AM

Right on!
Vyn’s

Vyn’s



Aug 27 2009 12:54 PM

Hi!
Thanks my friend!
Very nice music!
All my compliments!

Vyn's.
Benyaro

Benyaro



Aug 26 2009 2:23 PM

what up stranger? hope you are doing well. i know you are singing your ass off. ~ben
PERIN

PERIN



Aug 7 2009 1:27 PM

You are right. You are awesome!
Silver Sound

Silver Sound



Jul 31 2009 6:44 PM

Congrats on being a finalist in the Silver Sound Band Battle!
beenteha

beenteha



Jul 7 2009 9:23 PM

Sami really nice work!!
Be well and hope to hear great many things from you soon
Cheers From NYC
www.beenteha.com
OHMs

OHMs



Apr 30 2009 12:09 AM

D in Tha PPPP comin soon I prominss
Rosa Avila

Rosa Avila



Apr 24 2009 4:34 PM

Hi Sami! Great meeting you too .It was great seeing you play , I loved it :-)
Benedict Songwriter

Benedict Songwriter



Feb 10 2009 6:26 PM

Thanks for the add !!
It's great to have you as a friend here !!
Wish you a year of light, peace and great music !!
Megan

Megan



Jan 23 2009 2:10 PM

I really miss you. :)
The Quick & Easy Boys

The Quick & Easy Boys



Jan 19 2009 4:06 AM

Like the poetry slam picture, very Johnny Cash. Hope all is well and maybe we'll cross paths someday.

Mike
Krisja

Krisja



Jan 15 2009 1:08 AM

i miss you so much! when can we see each other again?
Experience Reiki

Experience Reiki



Dec 31 2008 4:08 AM

Happy Holidays
*Alan*

Alan Hartsell



Dec 16 2008 8:14 AM

Hello, stopped by to wish you a great week and a very Merry Christmas. Best wishes, take care and God bless.
Heli☼s

Heli☼s



Dec 13 2008 6:25 PM

Aqui pasando a saludarte, gracias por el add! ( :
Bill J Oliver

Bill J Oliver



Dec 3 2008 8:36 PM

Hey, Sami¡!¡!¡!¡!¡!(ò¡ó)




♥bjX
Tim Lefebvre/Skip Herbertson

Tim Lefebvre/Skip Herbertson



Dec 1 2008 3:26 AM

hayyyyyyyyy!!!
Jeff Knapp

Jeff Knapp



Nov 21 2008 2:26 AM

Hi Sami...

Wishing you all good things and a happy, relaxing Thanksgiving. Your music is as strong as ever... hoping to catch you live one of these days, if I can shake loose from work.

Peace...

Jeff
*Alan*

Alan Hartsell



Nov 19 2008 3:46 AM

Hello Sami, sorry I haven't been by in awhile but my health is not so good and I have had other problems also. I do enjoy stopping by and having a listen, seeing whats new and getting your comments. I wish you a great week, take care and God Bless you.
Quintus

Quintus



Nov 16 2008 8:13 AM

Thanks Sami! It was super-very-excellent to see you there. When is Irabka Imas playin next?
James S Rutherford

James S Rutherford



Nov 13 2008 3:41 PM

Thanks, pleasure to meet you!

Cheers,
Jimmy
Theo

Theo



Nov 6 2008 8:02 PM

we need to hang soon...i need some Sami in my life.
FK

FK



Oct 29 2008 4:34 AM

hey Sami, very nice recordings, catch you around----Fk
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