Sarah Bettens Eric Grossman-bass Tom Lodewijkckx-guitar Billy Van der Westen- drums Michael Phillip Taylor-guitar in the states Karen Teperberg-drums in the states
International alt-rock star Sarah Bettens is breaking new ground with her latest CD, Never Say Goodbye, which is the first international release from her own label, Cocoon Records. The acoustic album includes a unique mix of three new songs, favorites from her last two solo records, and covers of songs by iconic artists like Bonnie Raitt and Julie London. What’s even more extraordinary is that it’s being sold exclusively to fans attending Sarah’s 27 European theater shows (November-December 2008) and on Sarah’s website (www.sarahbettens.com). People who’ve heard the CD have been hitting fan chat rooms to profess how amazing Sarah’s voice sounds on the new record, as if all of the arrangements had been custom written for her voice.
Sarah’s last solo CD, Shine, was produced by Brad Wood (Sunnyday Real Estate, Placebo, Smashing Pumpkins, Ben Lee) and produced a number of stand-out hits, including “Daddy’s Gun”, “I Can’t Get Out”, and “Put It Out for Good”. “Daddy’s Gun” remains in heavy rotation on MTV/Logo America’s New, Next, Now. Shine also made news when the Belgian newspaper DeMorgen purchased 150,000 copies of the CD to be distributed in the paper — and the newspaper sold out immediately.
Shine was the follow-up to Sarah’s hugely successful debut solo effort Scream, which earned her the 2006 European Border Breakers Award for Best New Artist. “Come Over Here”, the sultry single off the Scream album, is one of the singles on the compilation CD Revolutions released by Music With a Twist/Columbia Records. The song was also a Top 5 alternative hit on Studio Brussels, and popular Dutch remixers Kraak & Smaak released a remix of the song. Sarah’s heartfelt song, “I’m Okay” from the Scream album was also licensed by ABC TV/online.
Sarah continues to make a name for herself as a major headliner throughout the world. She’s performed at dozens of key European festivals in addition to headlining a South African tour and a European theatre tour. In North America, Sarah has been one of the headliners at the Michigan Womyn’s Festival, has performed with the Yellow Umbrella Tour, which raises awareness about cervical cancer, and has performed at a number of other arts festivals in major cities throughout North America.
Sarah is no newcomer to the rock world. She first earned notoriety as the lead singer of K’s Choice, which has earned Gold and Platinum records in continental Europe and whose international radio hits include “Not An Addict,” “Believe” and “Almost Happy”. She was tapped to write the theme song for Pepsi’s Generation Next campaign and has worked with corporate sponsors, from Levi’s to Nike. With K’s Choice, Sarah has headlined European festivals, toured throughout the U.S. and been featured in Rolling Stone, Vogue, Chicago Sun-Times and Billboard. Now as a solo artist, Sarah continues to make headlines with cover features in French Muse, Curve and The Advocate.
Hoi Sarah, alles goed met je? Het concert in de Melkweg was puur genieten, bedankt nog! Vond 't super dat ik je m'n tattoo kon laten zien, tis zo'n mooi nummer en nog meer mijn lijfspreuk dan het al was! Ben erg benieuwd naar de nieuwe cd van K's Choice, succes met de release!
Dag Sarah, hoop dat alles ok met je is. Gewoon even laten weten dat er 2 nieuwe songs op mijn space staan. Check out : "soon" en "where's my darkness"...enne de rest mag je ook gerust checken hoor ;) Many greetins ziggy
Concert de Paris extraordinaire ... j'ai juste été transportée pendant tout le concert. Merci encore, ta voix est exceptionnelle!! Reviens vite nous éblouir les oreilles !!
Wij hebben vroeger jullie all time classic gecoverd. Onze zang is ni mooi, zeker in vergelijking met jouw hemelse stem, ma kheb toen een U2-achtig solo'tje bedacht voor 'Not An Addict'. En ik wou gewoon dat je het eens had gehoord. Duurt maar een minuut.
Als je een 'dronken dansende lesbo' zo goed kunt imiteren, is wat mij betreft ook een succesvolle filmcarrière zeer zeker niet uitgesloten! ;-) Hartelijk dank voor het mooie concert gister in de Melkweg. *Kaat
I don't know if some people here watched the online show at La chapelle in Mons but first of all it was a graet show as always and second of all it was really nice to be abble to speak with fans coming from all over the world!!! So thank you people, thank you Sarah and thank you Lachapelle-club!!!!
Hoi Sarah, komende zondag zal ik je eindelijk live zien optreden! Hoe vind je mijn nieuwe tattoo? Eerbetoon aan jouw/jullie ontzettend mooie song... En het is bovendien ook een zin waar je wat aan hebt in het leven!
