I'm a song writer, freelance electric bassist, and bass teacher
Influences
Everyone I've played with, from Big Walter Horton on....and all the great records I've heard.
Sounds Like
I write songs that have been recorded by people like Ruth Brown, Marcia Ball, Irma Thomas, Little Queenie, Bill Kirchen, Ann Rabson, Angela Strehli, Tracy Nelson, Rosie Flores, Candye Cane and Joe Louis Walker.
Starting in the 70s, Sarah Brown has been a name in the
international blues and roots music scene.
Her playing/touring/recording credits are long and varied. Some of
them:
Blues: Big Walter Horton, Johnny Shines, sunnyland Slim, Buddy
Guy, Otis Rush and Albert Collins.....
Roots musicians:
Dave Alvin, Bill Kirchen, Rosie Flores, and Wanda Jackson...
British rockers:
Paul Carrack, Ian McLagan and Billy Bragg....
Sarah has appeared on Austin City Limits backing Billy
Bragg.
Sarah is interviewed and featured in live footage in the recently
released DVD "Antone's: Home of the Blues".
Sarah was part of the Antones House Band during the 80s and early
90s. She appears on many live and studio recordings from the Antones
days.
Sarah appears on over 50 recordings, including her own CD, "Sayin
What I'm Thinkin" on the Blind Pig label.
She has been profiled
in Bass Player magazine, was awarded "best bass player" in the Austin
Music Polls 4 times, , and was nominated for two W.C. Handy awards
Her songs have been recorded by such notables as R&B legend Ruth
Brown and New Orleans star Irma Thomas, as well as Marcia Ball, Joe
Louis Walker, Rosie Flores and more, and on upcoming releases by Bill
Kirchen and Leigh "Little Queenie" Harris.
2006 release "In A Honky Tonk Mood" by The Lucky Tomblin Band,
features both her singing and her bass, and in in current radio
rotation.
Sarah is currently resides in Austin, Texas and maintains an active
career, playing, writing, teaching and recording.
Sarah, You were rockin' it up with Bill at the Birchmere last Saturday. Great to see you... "If the Thruth Be Told" is STILL the best tune on that CD! :D All the best, Peter
Hey Sarah, What's cookin? If it ain't BBQ, then it should be!! I'ts Texas, after all!!! Just checkin on ya down south...love the Otis Rush video 'n you! Jodi
Hi Sarah. Thanks for being my friend. I come to your site for musical inspiration. Thanks for lifting me up. Take care and be well and I hope to see you soon. Sherri
Hi Sarah! Thank you, I'm honored. I'm moving to Austin this year. I'll try and catch you performing in town sometime. You are a great musician and writer! Stay in touch if you like. Take care and God Bless, Mark "G" Miller
I just picked up "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'"!!! Awesome!!! I'm studying your terrific bass lines and hope to apply something of what I've learned from you to my own playing. Besides the great bass work, there's also the wonderful lyrics, vocals, musicianship, etc. etc. So glad to have you as a friend and wish I could have you as a teacher!
Thanks so much for the add. You are an inspiration to me since I am a female bass player and beginning songwriter. I hope to learn from you and be encouraged to keep plugging along since I'm coming to music later in life. Stop by our site if you have the chance and see what the boys and I have been up to.
Hi Sarah, Been having computer issues....but finally I am up and running...hope you are enjoying the holidays....have you had time to work on that song yet? No worries...take care. Jodi
Thanks for the add Sarah, I came to Austin in 1997 the musical atmosphere there was like nothing else I've experienced, when I came home and told every one that music there is a way of life and not an inconvenience. many thanks from London Engalnd.
Sarah, Your song, "If Truth Be Told", on Bill Kirchen's new CD is a true, timeless masterpiece... It left me breathless the first time I heard it and keeps on killing me with every listen! Just had to let you know. Best wishes, Peter Bonta
Hi Sarah, I've been a big fan for years....Marcia Ball recorded one of my songs too....Hope to meet, greet and write with you someday too! That would be cool! Take care. Jodi
