Sarabeth Tucek

Sarabeth Tucek grew up in New York, the daughter of a psychiatrist and psychologist. Originally her calling was acting, until after a few years in Hollywood her singing and songwriting was encouraged by many in the music scene she fell in with. Her first musical collaboration was with Bill Callahan on Smog's "Supper" in 2003. She can be seen performing a song she had only just written called "Something For You" in the film "DiG", which went on to win best documentary at Sundance in 2004. The subject of the film, Brian Jonestown Massacre, soon covered the song on their "We Are The Radio" EP in 2005. The UK label Sonic Cathedral released her first 45, the definitive recording of "Something For You", which became single of the week twice on Steve Lamacq's influential BBC radio show. Produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon, Ryan Adams) and Luther Russell (Richmond Fontaine, Noah & The Whale), her eponymous debut record was released in 2007 on Echo to rapturous reviews, leading to shows with artists like Bob Dylan, Jim James of My Morning Jacket and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Her second single "Nobody Cares" was named one of the top songs of 2008 by the London Times and sold-out shows followed for the next few tours. In 2009, after moving from Los Angeles back to her hometown, Sarabeth released an early version of a new song, "The Doctor", on the French label Wool and played some select shows in that country. Following a much-needed break, she recorded her follow-up album "Get Well Soon" outside of Philadelphia, once again with Luther Russell at the helm. Sarabeth has contributed several songs to the soundtrack of the film "Shit Year", directed by Cam Archer, which went to Cannes this year. After appearing on tribute records to artists as diverse as The Cure, Cy Coleman and Roky Erickson, all things point to the impending release of "Get Well Soon" for April 4th, 2011 (Sonic Cathedral in the UK)