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Sarah Scharbrough

Exactly the kind of joke Franklin would've loved..

About Me

Music—like color—seasons the everyday life, infuses it with depth and texture. We find ourselves drawn to music because it awakens that world within, gets us tapping our feet and banging the steering wheel. Music moves the soul, stirs the soul, thrills the soul, and challenges the soul. It comes in all shapes and sizes from every corner of the globe…and music makers carry a love for that panoramic view of life nestled inside of them. Sarah Scharbrough is this kind of musician, this kind of gal.Throw in a little pop, a little jazz and blues, a little country, and a little gospel, and you begin to describe the eclectic mix that makes up Sarah’s piano-driven and soulful sound. She, accompanied by her husband/drummer Jeff McLaughlin and brother/guitarist Steve Scharbrough, has logged thousands of miles nationwide on a journey of songwriting and performing.The journey started long ago when Sarah began singing and playing in her young childhood. As the daughter of two musicians, spending evenings on the piano playing and singing was a common highlight of family time. Building on that foundational love of music, Sarah combines a classical and jazz influence into a soulful mix. Her songs have taken her from coast to coast, to colleges, fairs, festivals, jazz clubs, churches, and other events in the community at large.Sarah’s debut album, “So Many Reasons”, was released in 2001 followed by her sophomore release, “The Least of These”, recently released in April 2005. In between her recording and performing engagements, she has also found time to be a part of the radio world. Although you may not realize that you’ve heard her, you probably have as the voice of local and national commercial jingles ranging from Ford, Dodge, and Hyundai to New Balance and Cedar Point Theme Park among various others. Sarah also plans to release her Live Concert DVD in 2005. She has shared the stage and/or toured with Ray Boltz, Montgomery Gentry, Jennie Devoe, The Charlie Daniels Band, Tracy Lawrence, Avalon, and Watermark among others.Songs like “Everytime” and “What You’ve Made Me” will keep you groovin’, while songs like “Your Love” and “The Least of These” will resonate with your soul. This is what Sarah’s music is all about: singing the praises of real life—the life that you can feel down to your toes and the life that surpasses this present reality.You’re invited to join in on the journey. Listen, visit, and prepare to be moved.www.sarahscharbrough.comNUVO Magazine, Indianapolis: “She grew up listening to Carole King, Amy Grant, Stevie Wonder and lots of jazz and classical, and it shows… [Her contribution to the Indianapolis MP3 Project] plays like a gospel hymn written by Wonder and sung by Grant, with a mellow but catchy beat and funky guitar in the background.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/24/2005
Band Website: sarahscharbrough.com
Band Members: Sarah Scharbrough - piano/vocals ////// Jeff McLaughlin (my husband) - drums/percussion/vocals ////// Steve Scharbrough (my bro) - guitars/bass/vocals ////// Jay Kirkpatrick (another guy off the street) - bass ////// Suzanne Scharbrough (my sis) - bgvs
Influences: Carole King, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Cole, Mom & Dad, Eva Cassidy, Susan Tedeschi, Fiona Apple, Chopin, Herbie Hancock, Debussy
Sounds Like: some influences from Norah Jones, Carole King, Sarah McLachlan, Eva Cassidy
Type of Label: None

My Blog

aching hearts...

Do you remember that survey you took when you were born?  That one that asked you what race and socio-economic status you'd prefer?  You know, the one that asked if you'd prefer to be l...
Posted by Sarah Scharbrough on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:40:00 PST

Check out this event: Sarah Scharbrough @ The Living Room MUNCIE

Hosted By: Sarah ScharbroughWhen: Friday Dec 09, 2005 at 8:00 PMWhere: The Living Room130 W. JacksonMuncie, IN 47302USDescription:Sarah Scharbrough Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Sarah Scharbrough on Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:05:00 PST

The Abbey

Just a few months ago I had an opportunity to journey on a personal retreat. This retreat took place at the Abbey of Gethsemani, a monastery nestled in the beautiful farming hills of Trappist, Kentuck...
Posted by Sarah Scharbrough on Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:47:00 PST

CDs available at www.awarestore.com

For those of you who've asked, I figured I'd make it real easy on y'all... Peace, Sarah  
Posted by Sarah Scharbrough on Sat, 15 Oct 2005 02:34:00 PST

Hey peoples everywhere...

Hi new friends...   Okay, so this is day 3 of my MySpace life.  How exciting!  Just wanted to say hey and thanks for checking my world out.  CDs available at www.awarestore.com Sar...
Posted by Sarah Scharbrough on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 02:05:00 PST