Two albums, an EP, and lots of touring into her career, Sarah Sample is quickly shedding any traces of up-and-comer. With a potent mix of hard work, conviction, an uncanny and tireless ability to connect with audiences, relentless enthusiasm, a stunning voice and- most importantly- an enviable catalog of really, really great songs, it’s easy to see why.
With lyrics that “cut to the bone” (Salt Lake City Weekly) and “just a great, great voice” (Peter Mayer), Sarah’s songs are getting noticed. They won her a slot on 2010’s Cayamo Cruise and the mainstage at Folks Fest 2008. Telluride, Kerrville, Mountain New Song, Sisters: you name it, she’s been a finalist. She’s also shared stages with Darrell Scott, Melissa Ferrick, Willy Porter, Peter Himmelman, Mark Stuart/Stacey Earle, Edie Carey, and more, winning new and devoted listeners each time.
The buzz about Sarah’s albums:
BORN TO FLY EP (2009)
“Born to Fly (is) her best effort to date. Sample’s raw, graceful voice is stronger and more self-assured, enhancing lyrical content that cuts to the bone.”
–SLC Weekly
NEVER CLOSE ENOUGH (2007)
"In a fair world.Never Close Enough should become the standard of comparison for other female folksinger/songwriters."
–SLC Weekly
The buzz about Sarah’s live show:
“It’s the same feeling I got when I first heard Sarah Mclachlan or Natalie Merchant. I knew was listening to a singer filled with confident clarity. I knew I was listening to a singer that can make big things happen with a whisper, and do it all to material that was provocative, clearly crafted, and smart. Thanks, Sarah. It’s great when friends become heroes.”
- Vance Gilbert, songwriter
"As a person, Sarah Sample exudes a positive life-force.a sort of smiling, crackling energy. And then you hear her music and find she's a wonderful songwriter with a fine sense of craft and a real breadth of emotion. And boy can she singjust a great, great voice."
- Peter Mayer, songwriter
The NEW album : "Born to Fly EP" released in January 2009
Track List:
1. Born to Fly
2. Mercy Me
3. Get Caught
4. Good Life (co-written with Kate Graves)
5. Used to You (co-written with Paul Jacobsen)
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Sarah's Second Album, "Never Close Enough"
Track List
1. If you see me walking
2. Never Close Enough
3. Moonlight Band
4. You make it easy
5. Sunrise or Two
6. Noah
7. If you don't remember
8. Count the Colors
9. Pull the Plug
10. Mrs. Sample
11. Tie the Knot
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Recording at June Audio December 2008
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Sarah Sample at Folks Fest 2008
