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Sharon Bousquet
Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

A Smart, Sensual Acoustic Stew



Fairfield, Iowa
United States

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Member Since2/1/2006
Band Websitehttp://sharonbousquet.com
Band Members*Sharon Bousquet: acoustic guitars, vocals, songs*
*Duo: Heather Love accomanies Sharon on vocals, keyboards; other duomates when the situation calls for it (violin, guitar, keys)*
*Beaucoup Shakti (Boo-coo/Shock-T): NEW BAND! 2 or 3 piece with lush vocal harmonies, the fingerstyle acoustics of Ms. Bousquet and keyboards. Guests frequent and brimming with talent! Band Members: Sharon Bousquet, Heather Love (vocals, keys). Occasional guests include: Arthur LeeLand (guitars), Tim Britton (flutes, whistles, mando), Eric Hurlin (piano, guitars), George Foster (fretless bass), David Hurlin (percussion), and Truckstop Souvenir violinist Lauryn Shapter.
InfluencesJoni Mitchell, Michael Hedges, Joan Armatrading, Will Ackerman, vocal jazz, '70s prog rock melodies, Bob Marley, Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny... so many more!
Sounds LikeAccording to listeners, start with Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLaughlin, Melissa Etheridge, Sandy Denny, Natalie Merchant...the list goes on. You will get flavors of each of these women in my music, as a beginning place from which to listen. The majority est moi.

Record LabelBody Mine Spirit Music Co. ("Mine is a Verb")
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Taking most of the Summer Off... Fairfield, Iowa
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
Acoustic Idol Competition at Daniel Arthur’s Cedar Rapidss, Iowa
Aug 16 2009 10:00A
Unity Center Cedar Rapids - Special Music for the service CR, Iowa
Aug 21 2009 7:00P
Naperville House Concert with Kim Char-Meredith Naperville (Chicago Area), Illinois
Aug 22 2009 10:30A
The Healing Place - Singing Workshop led by Sharon Bousquet with Kim Char-Meredith Chicago area (Naperville?), Illinois
Aug 23 2009 10:00A
Unity Church of Naperville Naperville, Illinois
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Woodstock Tribute Concert/ Festival at Sondheim Center Fairfield, Iowa
Aug 30 2009 11:00A
Unity Church of Lawrence (KS) Lawrence, Kansas
Sep 5 2009 6:00P
Festival booking to be confirmed- TBC Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 15 2009 2:00P
Begin recording new inspirational CD Fairfield, Iowa
Sep 27 2009 10:00A
Special Music for UCQC service Moline, Illinois
Sep 27 2009 12:30P
UnityCQC Workshop Moline, Illinois
Oct 1 2009 7:00P
Return to Amarillo TX this month - details this summer! Amarillo, Texas
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Driving South for Missouri Tour Columbia area, Missouri
Nov 13 2009 7:00P
TBA KS/MO Show on SoMo Tour Lawrence area?, Kansas
Nov 14 2009 6:00P
Lothlorian House Concert in the Woods, near Poplar Bluff MO near Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Nov 29 2009 10:00A
Unity Center of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dec 13 2009 11:00A
Unity Church of Lawrence Lawrence, Kansas

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Song Title Time Cost
1. Northern Sky 3:40 $0.99
2. Look At This Place 3:32 $0.99
3. Holy Water 4:43 $0.99
4. Myself For A Living 2:48 $0.99
5. Where Are You Now 3:27 $0.99
6. Swim This 5:01 $0.99
7. Slip Away 2:53 $0.99
8. People Drink 4:22 $0.99
9.Only A Dream 4:02 $0.99
10.All That You Have Given To Me 3:05 $0.99
11.Temple 1:53
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Sharon Bousquet "Boo-skay" / A Smart, Sensual Acoustic Stew
Sharon Bousquet is an award-winning songwriter and a published poet, combining spiritual and sensual lyrics with melodic forays into jazzy blues, folk and acoustic pop. Her new release, "Temple", "displays the quality and variety that have earned her numerous prestigious songwriting and performance awards across Texas in the past six years." (Iowa City Press-Citizen). A few of Sharon Bousquet's music-related awards and kudos follow:
~ Two songs from "Temple" (and 2 from Mirror, Mirror) will be featured in the upcoming film release "Cosmic Radio". Sharon will also recieve a scoring credit on "Cosmic Radio" for instrumental background tracks. Go to myspace.com/lunatopia to read about Cosmic Radio and see video clips of the film, as well as reading up on the booming career of Sharon's filmmaker friend, Stephen Savage.
Continued awards: ~Winner, Jazz Category, Austin Songwriter's Group Song Contest for "No Valentine". ~ Winner, Texas Heritage Music Foundation, Kerrville Song School and ASG Essay Contests. ~ Finalist, 16th Annual B.W. Stevenson Singer-Songwriter Award.
PRAISE FOR "TEMPLE": "Clean, uncluttered and transparent, the well-played, minimalist arrangements not only recall classic early singer/songwriter ventures by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading and Janis Ian, but Bousquet -- remarkably -- holds her own in that lofty neighborhood....Confident, sensual and in full command, Sharon Bousquet richly deserves all the rewards that dedication, talent and hard work can bring." ~Jim Musser, Iowa City Press-Citizen/ GoIowaCity.Com (March 2007)

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Kim Brown





Jul 5 2009 12:49 AM

GREAT tunes Sharon !!!
Peace, Kim
Willem





Jun 26 2009 3:59 AM

Howdy Sharon, thanks for your invitation, but sorry I liked it but I'haven't the time to fly over to USA for your gig! ( Ha,ha)
Have a good time and wee'll meet again.
Love Maria and Willem.
Jon Eric





Mar 18 2009 1:58 PM

Hope all is well in your world Sharon!
Please be safe and keep that musical vibe ALIVE!

Banjoistically yours,
Jon Eric
Missy Baldwin





Feb 19 2009 7:42 PM

Hey Aunt Sharon!
I met a man today from Iowa who knew fairfield and had heard your name around :) Wish you could be here, I've been raving about how much I love your music :)
Willem





Feb 21 2009 12:00 AM

Hi Sharon, thanks to be also my friend on my space. Hope to see you some day back in Holland and we can make a party for you.
Love also from Maria, Willem.
Acoustic Cuts





Jan 30 2009 5:26 AM

Hi Sharon,
Thanks for the friendship.Nice music.
Cheers
AC
Soundsecrets





Dec 11 2008 7:25 AM

Great songs and voice, Sharon!
Thanks for friendship.
Morten
FLOS CAB





Oct 28 2008 8:08 PM

Can't wait to see you and catch up; didn't really get to visit when you were last here. Give me a call; I might even get to see you perform somewhere else for a change!!
Missy
BeJae Fleming





Oct 8 2008 2:48 PM

Hey, Boo,

I know you've got that Texas tour coming right up. You be careful on your way to that wild Hill Country and travel safely back to us in Iowa. We'll miss ya while you're out roaming around.

Thanks so much for including Jackie and me at your show at Cafe Paradiso. It was so great to hear the band.

Have fun in Texas. Boy howdy, ya'll.

B
Billy Bucher





Oct 1 2008 2:48 AM

Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much for adding me to your list of friends. I've been in Fairfield more than a time or two before I was lured away to the Jazz School in Denton, TX. I lived in Tipton for a time and then Decorah before landing in Atlantic. But Iowa is beautiful country.
You sound very good and it looks like you make it to Texas a lot. One of my videos, with the young James the dynamic youthful blues artist, is from a recent Fredricksburg trip. I'm in the Dallas area.
I'll keep in touch.
You have a beautiful voice.
All my best and and I'll send you a picture of old Atlantic on your mail.
Thanks again,
Billy Bucher
Ruthie Foster





Sep 24 2008 3:21 PM

Thank you for the friend request! Check out www.RuthieFoster.com for merchandise, exclusive fan content and more!
Miss Kristin ~ Christmas





Sep 23 2008 1:26 AM

Hey your page is OVER THE FLOW ! hehe (i just made that up)
You're cool and I want you to have some free tracks-
Grab em on the gydget at my page and keep on keepin bringing on great music!!
Much love, forever Miss Kristin
THOMPKINS MARKETING LLC





Sep 20 2008 10:39 PM

THANKS 4 THE ADD
"WE BREAK RECORDS"
francie meaux jeaux





Sep 7 2008 1:51 PM

i drew a message on your drawing pad... that's realy hard to do. it looks like i was drunk... or schizo....
Máirtín de Cógáin





Aug 25 2008 10:52 PM

Fair plé Shar! Sounding great. Lovely to meet you in Fairfield! Hope to come back soon!

Máirtín

www.mairtinmusic.com
Fabio Nosotti Photographer





Aug 25 2008 9:52 PM

Ciao Sharon, yoor songs and your voice are marvelous, temple is an awesome song..
kisses
Fabio
George Scholz


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Aug 18 2008 9:14 PM

Our PLeasure, Sharon ! Songnation.com ! GREAT, BRAND NEW MUSIC and MUSIC PROMOTION COMMUNITY ! Hope you and all your Fans and Friends check it out ! George and Lynne
Heather Miller





Aug 18 2008 8:18 PM

Sending prayers to your friend Rob. You gals are probably better off not staying for the festival, it was soaking wet rain for 2 of the 3 days!! Luckily I found a laundromat and the sun came out for Sunday. And even on the wet days there was plenty of great music to make up for it. Only thing is the train is sold out till Wednesday. Luckily I can stay with Sarah for a few days.
luv,
Heather
Heather Miller





Jul 28 2008 3:56 AM

Tuesday September 2nd would be great! The show is from 9-10 am, so any time in there is fine. yay!!!
Valerie James





Jul 2 2008 6:16 PM

Thanks Sharon for the add. I really enjoy your sound. The same goes for you, if you are ever in Vegas look me up. Peace Valerie James
♥Heather♥





May 23 2008 6:43 PM

Hey girl! Well I'm home from the Army!! Looks like your staying busy! Good to hear!!
Neil Dobson / Fabulous Hats





May 5 2008 11:00 PM

Hi Sharon, from Nova Scotia
Thanks for droppin' in..
I love that story style in your lyrics
Very nice songs..
Enjoyed my listen!
Evangenitals





Apr 28 2008 6:13 PM

Any friend of David Hurlin is a friend of ours! Thank you Iowa for lending us his gooooooood energy, and for turning us on to YOUR music and energy, too! :-)

xo
juli of the genitals
Lewis & Clark Musical Expedition





Mar 16 2008 10:13 PM

Thanks, Sharon, for the add!!! See you in Texas.
...
L&C
Heather Miller





Mar 12 2008 4:44 AM

Sharon, the interview is up now! Unfortunately there's a little bit of clipping when I laugh and such, but I guess that's community radio, eh?

http://kruufm.com/lyrical-venus-20080122-sharon-bousquet
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