Sari Schorr
Arlington Arts Centre
Mary Hare, Snelsmore Common
Oct 21, 2022
8:00 PM GMT+1
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Every year there is seemingly a constant parade of must-hear singers right? Not really. They come along rarely if they’re the real deal, as rarely as a seminal live album actually. Meet Sari Schorr. What makes her different is what makes all the others the same. She’s got talent, who hasn’t, but she has depth, life experience (like helping out in Haiti after the earthquake). She has real stories to tell. Sari is one of the few singers that can be, and is, mentioned in the same breath as Joplin. What you get is Blues with 3 Michelin Stars served in a New York diner. Don’t forget to leave a tip!
Sari’s brand-new, 12-track live album was recorded on the last tour and serves as a perfect illustration of why you’ll want to catch the next one. We are treated to the passion of original songs from her two studio albums and two reworked covers, Black Betty and I Just Want To Make Love To You, both hot favourites with audiences. These stunning live recordings from across Europe, along with two previously-unreleased acoustic tracks recorded for the BBC in the UK, truly make this album an object of desire. For Sari “there is an honestly in a live performance that allows me to be vulnerable and uncensored.”
We are in uncharted territory, and to use superlatives that have been wrongly applied to lesser performers in the past, mostly by ad agencies, would be to cheapen something exceptional. Perhaps the best words are actually the names of other exceptional artists Sari stands alongside, like Tina Turner, Elkie Brooks and the already mentioned Janice Joplin.
“Schorr can sing ‘em. the New Yorker makes you believe every stormy line ” Classic Rock Magazine
“…one of the best contemporary blues rock singers in the world” Raw Ramp
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Brian
April 24th 2024
Great gig. Ash Wilson and his band backing Sari Schorr are terrific and her voice is excellent. Enjoyed the support act Matt Pearce & the Mutiny very much. Really enjoyable night
Glasgow, United Kingdom@Oran Mor
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Sari Schorr Biography
One of the most affecting voices of the 21st century, Sari Schorr’s position at the forefront of the new blues rock revolution is undisputed. With a five-octave range and a diverse vocal skill set Sari’s voice contains the right combination of Robert Plant-style vocals and Dusty Springfield’s sultry warmth that beautifully highlights the softer side of Schorr’s vocal wheelhouse. With a downright phenomenal voice and a bucketful of attitude, the singer and songwriter has been playing to packed houses across the UK and Europe since the release of her ground-breaking debut album, A Force of Nature produced by the legendary producer Mike Vernon.
Sari's latest recording ‘Joyful Sky’ is an album collaboration with legendary guitarist Robin Trower. Released in 2023, the album soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Born in Queen’s New York, Sari began her craft working the music scene in the South Bronx and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Her rise has seen her performing at Carnegie Hall, selling-out concert halls Europe and headlining festivals internationally. Always travelling, Sari’s home is her suitcase – and her simple life-affirming vocation to perform and interact with audiences spans continents and cultures as her music stands as a universal language for positivity, hope and inclusion.
A creative force of nature through music, photography and the written word, Sari’s world is a place of resilience and tenacity. Sari is a firm believer in the enduring power of the human condition to overcome any obstacle – and for music to be the force for unity.
Absorbing a spectrum of cultures, countries and viewpoints from her endless touring, Sari channels her experiences, beliefs and the lessons from the road into her song writing. Her lyrics are rooted in many of the defining global and societal issues that frame modern society and the shared challenges we have to overcome. No line is random and no words are empty in her music; speaking on behalf of the people and standing tall as a voice for the silenced. And through this come Sari’s authentic beliefs on the role and purpose of the artist in the modern world.
With the life experiences Sari has in her suitcase, Sari in setting a positive agenda and embracing the power of authentic music to heal the world’s divisions. Join the New Revolution.
Read MoreSari's latest recording ‘Joyful Sky’ is an album collaboration with legendary guitarist Robin Trower. Released in 2023, the album soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Born in Queen’s New York, Sari began her craft working the music scene in the South Bronx and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Her rise has seen her performing at Carnegie Hall, selling-out concert halls Europe and headlining festivals internationally. Always travelling, Sari’s home is her suitcase – and her simple life-affirming vocation to perform and interact with audiences spans continents and cultures as her music stands as a universal language for positivity, hope and inclusion.
A creative force of nature through music, photography and the written word, Sari’s world is a place of resilience and tenacity. Sari is a firm believer in the enduring power of the human condition to overcome any obstacle – and for music to be the force for unity.
Absorbing a spectrum of cultures, countries and viewpoints from her endless touring, Sari channels her experiences, beliefs and the lessons from the road into her song writing. Her lyrics are rooted in many of the defining global and societal issues that frame modern society and the shared challenges we have to overcome. No line is random and no words are empty in her music; speaking on behalf of the people and standing tall as a voice for the silenced. And through this come Sari’s authentic beliefs on the role and purpose of the artist in the modern world.
With the life experiences Sari has in her suitcase, Sari in setting a positive agenda and embracing the power of authentic music to heal the world’s divisions. Join the New Revolution.
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