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Sami Akbari
Indie / Pop / Ambient

"I'm Awesome."

Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Last Login:  10/4/2008
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   Sami Akbari: General Info
Member Since9/9/2005
Band Websitesamiakbari.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.
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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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Dan Joslin





Sep 29 2008 11:17 PM

Thank you for the add!
LOVE THE TUNES!!

Dan
Brianna Sage





Sep 30 2008 3:29 AM

yo, you be on my top friends now homie. :)
Quintus


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Sep 19 2008 8:11 AM

high school eh? raunchy.
Quintus


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Sep 18 2008 4:31 PM

Irabka Imas
Matt Code


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Sep 16 2008 9:58 PM

Sami,

I look forward to hearing you play sometime.

-Matt
The New York Songwriters Circle





Sep 16 2008 8:29 PM

hey thanks again for a great show last week - we will have audio and video up on http://www.songwriters-circle.com in the next few days ! Keep Rocking !
Samantha





Sep 15 2008 2:18 AM

Hey beautiful girl!!!!

I am thinking of hitting up Bar4 on my 21st birthday (oh jesus, it's true...finally).

It's September 23rd (next tuesday). I'm just looking for some general madness all around and would love to see you!!

Love,
Me
Pekka





Sep 7 2008 3:12 PM

Hello!!

Great Sunday and nx week 2!!!

Pekka- Lines of Life ♥
The New York Songwriters Circle





Sep 8 2008 5:12 PM

Hey ! See you tonight !
Lauren





Sep 5 2008 3:24 PM

WHAT! you don't like sarah palin?! she is the embodiment of womens progress in the U.S. not at all a transparent and insulting attempt to attract disillusioned hillary voters!
ghosts&goblins





Sep 3 2008 2:47 PM

hello.
Ezra Oklan





Aug 30 2008 5:41 PM

gonna be out of nyc for a minute. im in jail.
Ezra Oklan





Aug 21 2008 9:55 PM

Yo! How you be??
Lauren





Aug 21 2008 7:00 PM

you gonna be at your diggs next weekend? thinkin about coming up.
Andy





Aug 19 2008 8:30 PM

A week or two. Can you stand the anticipation?
Bradley





Aug 19 2008 9:07 PM

what about that WINE?
Bradley





Aug 18 2008 7:00 PM

let make something happen then little missy...
how about a rooftop wine tasting this week?
MERRADY & GENE





Aug 17 2008 4:07 AM

i miss you i miss you i miss you...
Annica Carlsson





Aug 12 2008 11:44 PM

Hi!

Thanks for adding me! Great music!

/Annica
VANESSA RESELAND





Aug 1 2008 3:14 PM

95% sure I can come to your show Saturday. Nothing can keep me away from you, Sami.


(nibble my bosom)
Adam Christgau





Jul 31 2008 4:03 AM

I know right!!
Lisa





Jul 28 2008 6:09 PM

I'm glad I have that effect on you ;)
Wes





Jul 24 2008 8:28 PM

great performance ms akbari :)
Erica, duhs





Jul 24 2008 8:44 PM

Please... no one else was on that stage in just a black bra! That was you and me, kid.
You are just as much of a bad ass.

And your rendition of Gloria kind of made my life...

<3 <3 <3
Kevin Johnston





Jul 23 2008 7:09 PM

I have a photo of you I wanted to post on here, but NOOOO, someone had to disable HTML comments on their myspace profile! LA Di DA!

great show last night sugar plum.
Meghan





Jul 2 2008 10:18 PM

The best birthday wishes to you...
Aysha





Jul 2 2008 2:05 PM

I am happy you were birthed!
Erica, duhs





Jun 20 2008 11:55 PM

Thank you so much for coming out on my birthday!!

It really meant a lot.

Love you, Sammy girl :)
Saeideh





Jun 11 2008 1:48 PM

:D i became a member 2 years ago but I never checked it out !
VANESSA RESELAND





Jun 6 2008 8:49 PM

Playing tonight at Bar 4! Would love to see you, Sami!
Oona Fay





Jun 4 2008 11:59 AM

Thanks for accepting my request.
ZACK G THE LONELY RAMBLER





Jun 2 2008 2:10 AM

quitcksand love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for tha add hope you like my tunes
tiny truant?





Jun 1 2008 5:36 AM

My heart is swelling with joy that women are making their mark in music.
You're the next big thing, I suspect.
Summer Rain Recordings (White)





May 30 2008 10:19 PM

Just stopping by to say thank you for the support, and to wish you an excellent weekend.

www.summerrainrecordings.net
Ezra Oklan