Sara Softich's interest in music began at an early age. She began playing piano at age 7 and the violin at 12. Fiddle tunes became her passion as a teenager and, influenced by her father's love of music, at 17 she played her first guitar chord. She began songwriting a few years later when she left Minnesota’s Iron Range.
In 2004 she released Rusted and Bent, featuring alternative bluegrass songs inspired by her small town roots in northern Minnesota. She toured regionally, nationally, and internationally with Rusted and Bent, performing nearly 100 shows in 2005 at music festivals, theaters, listening rooms, colleges, and pubs.
In fall 2005 Softich began recording Pipe Dream, a collection of piano songs she wrote. Her childhood upright piano inspired the recording. Pipe Dream was produced by Softich and engineered by Jason Wussow at their home studio on an old 8 channel board. The album is dedicated to Sara’s mother, who spent her last $600 on the piano for then-10-year-old Sara. The original idea for the project was to record a simple piano/vocal CD but it developed into an intricate grouping of songs, sounds, and guest musicians. Pipe Dream abandons the alternative bluegrass sound of Rusted and Bent, instead serving as its alter ego. Its volatile lineup of songs ranges from theatrical cabaret to patient, beautiful melodies.
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time a few days ago. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a new tune called Run Bobby Run:
If you click that thing up there and a song will do something
Hey I put up a new song! You could listen to it if you want to, or don't listen to it. It's your call. Go with what you feel.
Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!
I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)
Again, here's the event info:
Friday, June 26th Trocaderos 107 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 18+ // $6 // 8pm
Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)
That's right friends, neighbors, and music lovers, the CD Release for "Old Crow" will take place TOMORROW at the Red Mug in Superior. As part of this event, Chelsey Miller (who did the stellar artwork for the CD) will be having an art show that begins at 7:00pm. She has got some GREAT art, so come on down, have a drink, see some art, hear some music and support local, independent artists!!
What: Matt Ray's CD Release Party and Art Show When: Friday - May 22 Art Reception Starts: 7:00pm Music Starts: 8:00pm Where: The Red Mug - Superior, WI Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Can't make it to the CD Release? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Click on the image below to purchase your copy of "Old Crow" today. Or, if in Duluth, stop by the Electric Fetus and pick up a copy.
hey there...we just wanted to let you know that we'll be playing a show at Beaner's Central in Duluth on Fri Apr 10. we'd love it if you could stop by and spend an evening with us...
Hey! just a friendly reminder about the show Thursday at the Sports Garden with...
Cities Never Sleep
No Wings To Speak Of
Four Letter Lie
Represent!
The Morning Calls
you should come and hang out with us its gonna be an awesome show!! all of the info is on our page if you wanna know what time its at and how much! thanks!!
March 26th at Grandmas Sports Garden
Be there or be square!!!!
Cities Never Sleep
Four Letter Lie
No Wings To Speak Of
Represent!
The Morning Calls
Its gonna be a fantastical journey unlike any other!! come hang with us!!!
Since you seem to have good taste in music and live around the cities, I wanted to let you know about our show next Thursday, February 26th. We will be burning down the house at Trocaderos Nightclub in Minneapolis (107 3rd Ave N). If you've been there before, I don't have to tell you it's one of the best venues in the Twin Cities - classy atmosphere, great drinks, and the sound is always fantastic. We're gonna be recording live for a DVD, and this is definitely gonna be the coolest show we've done yet. So COME ON DOWN! The show is 18+, it starts at 9pm, and the cover is a mere $5. Hope to see you there!
Peace, Elliot
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed." -Albert Einstein
I can't believe it. I have 156 myspace friends, and all of their birthdays are on Dec. 11th. I'm playing a show tomorrow eve, on the 11th with Charlie Parr. It's my birthday too, and Charlie's. I don't think I need to point out what a strange and wonderful coincidence this is. It truly borders on the mystical. All of our birthdays, amazing.
Lets celebrate together. The show starts at 7PM @ Beaners.
What's up? Just wanted to let you know about our Charity Show @ Hard Rock Cafe next Saturday (December 6th). We're gonna play some bluesy, funky stuff that's not on any of our records and it should be a really fun show...plus it's for a good cause. Hope you can make it out!
