The Brooklyn-based, soulstress-fronted ‘Sarah Fullen & the Stanleys,’ is kicking it up a notch. “I want to give people music they can feel, music that makes them move their hips and even smile. We all need it.” With Evan Gregory leading the charge, the Stanleys stir up soul, r&b, and motown inspired arrangements to Sarah’s romantic, often innocent lyrics. What you witness on stage is a group of people who love what they’re doing. And audiences love watching them.
In the past year, Fullen has played over 80 shows and has been described by her adoring fans as "heartbreaking ... her sound is soaring, powerful, and soulful."
In the summer of 2007, Sarah was asked by The Gregory Brothers, to join them for a three month tour. At the time, she was a blossoming Austin singer-songwriter, but when given the chance to play night after night in front of crowd after crowd, Fullen quickly lost her endearing beginner's shyness and just started wailing. Hard. Fullen transformed into the kind of jaw-dropping musician that audiences can hardly believe they’re hearing in person. As she discovered the soul sound that was inside of her, she built a repertoire of tell-it-like-it-is knock-em-sock-ems, leaving her smaller ballads on the curb.
Now based in NYC, she’s put together a 7-piece band to fully realize her vision. The Stanleys (Evan Gregory, Alex Foot, Doug Hulin, Spencer Cohen, Justin Keller and Andrew Gregory) are a bunch of crack musicians well-seasoned from an array of side projects. These good-looking Stanleys frame Fullen on every side of the stage, but their presence hardly overwhelms her. It simply highlights her unapologetic femininity. Their chemistry is catching.
They regularly play their favorite venues throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, and their audience follows them everywhere. A recent Sarah Fullen & the Stanleys show at the Rockwood Music Hall was filled to the brim with people inching in to listen, despite the fact that the AC having blown out on an 80 degree night. Some might say those are dedicated fans. But they’re just fans with common sense. This groups’ audience wants to see them from the start. They’re moving fast and soon people will be able to say, “I saw Sarah Fullen & the Stanleys when they were still playing 80-person rooms with no AC!”
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Hey Friends, Mark Dignam will be playing
one of his rare New York shows at
The Scratcher (one of his favorite rooms).
We wish to see you there for songs and singing.
Sunday evening November 30th at 7.15pm
Please come and support LIVE music.
209 East 5th Street, Manhattan.
Andrew Rose Gregory will be featured on “The Listening Room” tonight at 6:30 p.m. Tune into 89.9 WVRU FM or listen online here: www. wvru. org/listen! The Listening Room is brought to you by the New River Voice: www. newrivervoice. com
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Thanks to the max! An NYC show would be awesome…perhaps the Creaky Boards would have us open? lolz. I'm psyched about the prospect of being a Sarah Fullen roadie in PA, that show is gonna be hott!
hey girl! It was so good to see you and Evan today. I'm closer and closer to staying at Resurrection. :) btw...when are you performing at Union Pool? On your site it says September, but I thought you said you'll be there in 2 weeks. Let me know! Have an awesome week! xoxo
I'm surprised you can't feel the Texas heat from there, it's already so hot & dry here. I'm still in College Station & loving it. Any idea when you may be back in the Lone Star State? I'd love to see you. Take care!
Sat June 21st, we're blocking of Grand Street in front of Rose between Haveymeyer & Marcy to make room for an Outdoor Stage from 1pm! 2 for 1 drink specials on domestic drafts!
something that's true: i have a total sarah fullen & the stanleys song in my head RIGHT NOW as i type this. whoa. did i blow yer mind? you're on mind, singing.
ps yes i know some folks are "over" myspace and now it's all about "facebook" but eff it. i told you here, i did.
