For Bookings in Canada or US contact: sarah@sarahmacdougall.com
For Bookings in the UK, contact Grapevine music agency: bob@grapevinemusicagency.co.uk
The band (The Heroes):
Shawn Killaly: drums, bg vox;
Tim Tweedale: dobro, lapsteel, weissenborn, pedalsteel, trumpet, bg vox;
Russell Sholberg: bass, bg vox OR Patrick Metzger: bass
Influences
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biography:
photo by Eric Wong
You can listen to samples from my new record "Across the Atlantic" here on myspace, or on my website:
www.sarahmacdougall.com
It will be released on Copperspine records Feb 7, 2009.
Please contact me at sarah@sarahmacdougall.com
Some reviews and quotes about Sarah MacDougall:
"The Stockholm syndrome
Sweden and Canada share a few things - harsh winters and a love of Americana
music are two obvious ones. MacDougall born in Sweden and living in
Vancouver doubles the love. When I first heard her voice on this record 'The
Ballad of Sherri' it was shrouded, a scratchy sound - one string guitar
sounding like it was recorded in a cardboard box, her voice still entranced
and when the full colour version arrives later in the song, it was too late,
I was already smitten. Any remnants of reluctance were dissolved by
'Ramblin'' which is built from a pool of tears and has the kind of chorus
that breaks hearts and connects at some emotional level. She sings 'I don't
want to be alone anymore' and I'm checking flight times to BC whilst making
favourable comparisons to Neko Case. MacDougall is dramatic though in a more
matter of fact way - it just so happens that she has a beautiful voice - The
songs aren't so much showcases for her voice, the voice is put to work in
the service of the songs.
Heartbreak is what she does. 'I've Got Sorrow' is a lament where she cradles
the lyrics with the passion and devotion of someone holding on to the hand
of a loved one who is slipping away. She questions mortality on Crow's
Lament' where she wonders where birds go to die and says 'Goodbye Julie'
with an air of finality and no small measure of tenderness as she goes
deeper and higher than she does elsewhere. She'll be crossing the Atlantic
to tour England throughout May and June and with this record acting as a
primer it'd be just as well getting your tickets early." - AMERICANA UK, DAVID COWLING
"MacDougall s latest effort, Across the Atlantic (due out in early 2009 on Copperspine Records) is a moving blend of Scandinavian folk and indie Americana. From sing-a-long ditties to heart-breaking epics, Across the Atlantic gracefully highlights the hook, energy, and honesty of one of the most promising exports to come out of Sweden since ABBA rolled into town drunk on Absolute in their Volvo station wagon." - R. C. Joseph, 24 hours, Vancouver,
"Most accurately described as Scandinavian country music, the album s 10 songs present country music in a refreshingly new context with elements of folk, world and old minstrel music. As a songwriter MacDougall writes engaging lyrics wrapped around appealing melodic hooks and her voice is as beguiling as it s captivating (in her low register she resembles Eliza Gilkyson). She also shows considerable skill as a producer weaving a variety of musical threads into a fascinating musical tapestry."- The Record
"What a great record she has! It has easily been my most played CD this year so far"- James Windsor, promoter Cosmic American
"This newish Vancouver singer-songwriter offers up a tasty collection of mid- tempo alt-folk tunes marked by classy instrumentation beyond that of your average Canadian folkie. As a singer, MacDougall has the honeyed pipes of Austin folkie Eliza Gilkyson, but as a composer she calls to mind such arty CBC Radio favourites as Danny Michel and Christine Fellows. The violin and cello work is particularly fine. The title track, about a trip to her native Sweden, is a standout. So is the closer, Goodbye, Julie, which along with the first track, Song For Sherri, should solidify her following among the crowd."- Winnipeg Free Press
"Sarah MacDougall, Hundred Dollar Bills (Copperspine): Swedish-born Vancouverite delivers a vivid snapshot of urban poverty. MacDougall doesn t name names, but the dark shadow of Willie Pickton looms over the verse about “corpses in the fields”. " - Instant Playlist, Georgia Straight
"With her melancholy dark voice she takes us on a trip through unhappy love, dying crows and satire. Sarah proves that she soon will belong to the big players within Americana/Alternative country...This is what Vancouver should sound like." - Top 3 of 2008, svullbuk.blogspot.com,(DJ Dake, promoter at Mosebacke, Stockholm)
"Sarah MacDougall was mesmerizing and gave a truly blinding performance. Her first visit to Swindon went down really well with the audience who raved over her magnificent vocals and delightful songs – many of which were full of quirky lyrics about life as it is today...Sarah s songs mixed traditional country with a dash of folk resulting in a phenomenal sound." - Maverick Magazine
"Sarah s music is honest, open, and beautiful - it makes an immediate emotional connection with the listener."- Steve Bellamy, Juno-winning Music Producer/Engineer
"a beautiful voice fronting rustic-leaning songs.....the perfect soundtrack to an Appalachian train hopping journey"......- Meeghan Maultsaid, Artistic director, Under the Volcano Festival Vancouver
Hi there, wanted to drop by and say hello to you and to say that I hope you are having a great week. Keep in touch and look forward to hearing from you. Sara XXX
I'm happy to announce that my new album "Songs From The Films Of David Lynch" is out now.
"Truly unsettling and perplexingly brilliant... testament to both the quality of Lynch’s soundtracks and Truax’s talents" - The Skinny
"Truax is paying homage to a kindred spirit with this album. It's the best kind of tribute – affectionate and respectful, but with its own quirks and imaginative leaps and its own distinct identity." -The Scotsman
It's crazy it's a full five minutes the band's answer to "let it be" inspired by your name we hope you like it..
"Come on Sarah – get your high heals on.. we’ve got a map of the future & and that’s where your from"
Our goal is simple to create the largest gathering of people named Sarah anywhere in the world.. and we care about the most artistic of Sarah's you for example! The song is anthem in sound now available for all to hear on the bands myspace!
All the best, and thanks for your friendship as always!
I was going to send you a copy of our new poster, but you have set Comments to not allow html, so here is the info:
On June 16th, the Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety. It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at www.LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more info on the Medicine Show, check out my Profile page...
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In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
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Please vist our good friend at www.seasidepeddler.ca Bathhurst NB
Electronica side of things at www.myspace.com/shaubyaella
Hi Sarah, sorry I didn't make your gig at the Beehive. Was sad not to see you there again. Dad said you were amazing. Maybe you will come back again? Hope you are ok and having a good weekend. Sara XXX
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