Artist description When you hear Sarah's music for the first time, her voice is the first thing to catch your attention. Not what you're used to hearing in today's female singers, Sarah's voice is deep , rich and broad-ranged. Second, you notice her songs. Mirroring her vocal qualities, the rich chords and broad progressions of each song create amazing music that's been receiving great reviews from the New York area.

Music Style Alternative Piano Pop/Folk/Rock

Musical Influences Sergei Rachmoninoff, Jonatha Brooke, Sting, Bruce Hornsby, Patty Griffin, Tracy Chapman

Similar Artists Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman and according to TimeOut New York , Billy Joel. But we're not sure where that came from!

Artist History Sarah's been singing and writing since she was a wee little one in Pittsburgh, PA. Following her graduation with a classical piano degree, she packed her VW Bug and headed for Nashville, TN. Growing from two years of the alternative country writing scene, she was lead back to her northern territory and landed in New York City. Now she can be regularly heard in East Village bars and Greenwich Village clubs performing solo and with her band. Recent performances have included ASCAP's "Quiet on the Set" Showcase, The New York Songwriter's Circle and IndependentMusician's New York Songwriter's Showcase. Sarah just completed her first college tour peforming at 39 colleges in the Mid-West. She just returned from Nashville, TN, where she was a featured performer at the Nashville New Music Conference and was placed on their conference compilation CD.

Group Members Sarah Lentz

Instruments piano, upright bass, drums, guitar

Albums No Going Home (2000), Everything's All Right (2002)

Press Reviews "What can I say about this young woman, When I think about what is cool about the New York City music scene, two words come to mind, Sarah Lentz. -Chris MacIntosh, for The Phantom TollBooth, www.toolbooth.org, "Sarah Lentz has a gift, and it goes beyond her music and that powerful voice. She can see into the depths of everything. She knows the meaning behind a simple look, senses the longing in the young bones of an old woman, and feels every turn of the world. She channels this vision into classically-born, piano-fueled pop songs written in the clouds. I feel like I’m listening to a wise, life-embracing spirit who’s been watching and listening forever, smiling as she watches everyone learn from the same mistakes and keep reaching out to connect." Jennifer Layton of www.indie-music.com "Gutsy piano crooner Sarah Lentz is truly a treat for York music enthusiasts. The combination of her hysterical stage antics, intricate songwriting and soulful pipes is impressive. Her performace is actually so emotional you've got to wonder what her inspiration is. Normally backed by a tightly tasteful rythm section, Lentz pounds angrily at the piano and sings so boldly about tender situations in a manner that Alanis Morrisette and Fiona Apple would certainly envy. Expect your socks to be knocked off by compelling soul/folk/pop that is equally funky and rocking." Eric Elbogen, Digitalcity.com

Additional Info Next shows: Dec 10th, 2002 10 pm at Fez, www.feznyc.com and Jan 16th 2003 at 8 pm at The Cutting Room, wwww.cuttingroomlive.com

Location Brooklyn, New York - USA

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