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Sarana VerLin begin writing songs and playing guitar and violin at age 10. In her teens, she played in coffehouses accompanying herself on guitar at the same time she was playing violin in The International Youth Symphony. It wasn't until she was in her twenties that she turned her attention to rock music.
Throughout the eighties she performed in alternative and rock groups. She fronted her own band, Natasha , in which she was lead singer/songwriter as well as violinist. After their first record release, Natasha toured US cities throughout the midwest/eastern states and Canada as well as having a loyal Detroit area following. Their popularity was boosted by numerous TV & radio appearances and press in both the US and Europe.
It was during that time that VerLin won three years in a row at the Detroit Metro Times Music Awards (19981, 1982, 1983) and is in the Detroit Metro Times Music Hall of Fame .
In 1985 she was one of the original members of the supergroup Dark Carnival, a rotating group of superstars primarily from the Detroit Area...most notably Niagara, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton...Cheetah Chrome and Jim Carroll.
VerLin has worked with grammy award winner Don Was, Greg Apro of Rhythm Corps, producer Steve King (Eminem, 50 Cent, Romantics), Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Debby Harry), Niagara, Art Lyzak (Mutants), Joe Hayden from Aretha Franklin, Ivan Suvanjieff of Peacejam.org , Jerry Vile, Beaux, Cristina and Robb Roy.
In 2004 she moved to the renaissance and celtic festival circuit, playing a blend of celtic, rock and acoustic throughout Michigan and Ohio with The Gutterpups, and got the chance to jam with Jeff Daniels at his 10th Annual Comedy Golf Jam. In 2007 she teamed with Walter der Rattenfanger and Gibbon the Troubadour to perform nautical & celtic folk as Amadon Crest.
And now she has come full circle, and can be found performing in coffeehouses and clubs once again...

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Music:

Member Since: 3/29/2008
Band Website: saranaverlin.com
Band Members: Sarana VerLin - singer/songwriter, 5-string violin, octave violin, mandolin, guitar, keyboards, various percussion and other instrumental toys. Currently performing solo or with friends such as Billy Brandt, Harpnotic, David Nefesh, Country Bob, Brian McCarty, Cealliegh MacCath-Moran.
Harpnotic 2007-2008
Monet Legget - harp, flute, vocals
Ken Northrop - guitar, cello, harp, vocals
Sarana VerLin - violin, octave violin, guitar, vocals

Amadon Crest 2007-2008
Garold Amadon (Gibbon the Troubadour) - vocals, guitar
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin
Walter der Rattenfanger - vocals, flute

Gutterpups 2004-2006
Johnny Red - vocals, guitar
Walter der Rattenfanger - vocals, flute
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin
Ken 'Carmine' Northrop - bass
Brian Miller - percussion

Martin/VerLin 1989-1991
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin, mandolin
Michael Martin - vocals, guitar

League of Nations 1987-1988
Joe Schrios - vocals
Alan Canning - drums
Tim Doss - bass
Mike Kushner - guitar
Joe Humeniuk - guitar
Sarana VerLin - violin/keyboards

Dark Carnival 1985-1987
Ron Asheton - guitar
Niagara - vocals
Gary Adams - guitar
Joe Hayden - bass
Sarana VerLin - vocals, keyboards, violin
Mike McFeaters - bass
Mark J. Norton - vocals
Bob "Bootsey X" Mulrooney - drums
Jerry Vile - vocals
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums/Vocals
Phil "Greasy" Carlisi - guitar
Chris Connolly - drums
Ron Cumbo - drums
Pete Bankert - bass
Scott Asheton - drums
Cheetah Chrome - guitar
Jim Carroll - vocals

PhDs 1985
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin, keyboards
Beaux - vocals
Gary Adams - guitar
Joe Hayden - bass/vocals
Chris Branch - Sax
Mike Merge - keyboards
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums

Strange Relatives 1984
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin, keyboards
Gary Adams - guitar
Dan Boyd - bass
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums, keyboards, vocals

Natasha 1980-1984
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin, guitar
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums
Kevin Allen - keyboards 1983-1984
Rob Herriman - guitar 1983-1984
Don Gillespie - bass 1980-1982, 1984
Jamie Townsend - guitar 1981-1983
Jim Leslie - bass 1981-1983
Donna Ross - keyboards 1982
Randy Weston - keyboards 1981
Dan Butterworth - keyboards 1980-1981
Kirk Kashen - guitar 1980

Sarana & Smash 1979-1980
Sarana VerLin - vocals, violin, guitar
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums
Jim Tudor - guitar
Brian Trosche - bass

R.U.R. 1979
Richard 'Tex' Newman - vocals, guitar
Bill McNeil - bass
Sarana VerLin - violin, guitar
Jerry 'Snake' Bazil - drums

The Point 1978
Bob E. - vocals, guitar
Deb E. - vocals
Jerr E. - drums
Sarana - vocals, violin, guitar

Vision 1977-1978
Russell Sumner - vocals, keyboards
Paul Pritzkoff - drums
Sarana VerLin - violin
Mitch Kopp - guitar

Influences: Including but not limited to: Sam Philips, The Beatles, R.E.M., Nico, Richard Thompson, Dave Navarro, Tom Petty, The Byrds, Fairport Convention, CSN&Y, Lucinda Williams, Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers, Brian Van Der Ark, Jayhawks, SFA, Leonard Bernstein, classical music, celtic music, LOTR, Wings of Desire.
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"She plays a wicked violin, drawing in crowds as swiftly as she draws her bow. "
"an electric-violin-playing female singer who has one of the best voices in Detroit..."
"The total effect is music that gallops, rocks, cries heartfelt blues..."
- Detroit News

"The exciting stage show sets it apart..."
"Take in the show the next time they hit your favorite bar. And bring your dancin' shoes."
- Detroit Free Press

"My pop nerve is tingled most by 'Enough Said', a swell tune featuring Sarana VerLin's vocals"
- UK Trouser Press

"Sarana sings in the group Natasha. Detroit doesn't have a renaissance center for nothing..."
-UK Rock Scene

"Sarana...from classical to coffee houses to rock and roll...her violin has played it all."
- Phase Two Magazine

...Sarana (violin, vocals and a dark ethereal presence)..."
-Ann Arbor News

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Singing uncredited backups for Ze Records Cristina Monet, produced by Don Was...my fave Christmas songe ever!

Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

About Me

My Interests

Music:

"She plays a wicked violin, drawing in crowds as swiftly as she draws her bow. " "an electric-violin-playing female singer who has one of the best voices in Detroit..." "The total effect is music that gallops, rocks, cries heartfelt blues..." - Detroit News

"The exciting stage show sets it apart..." "Take in the show the next time they hit your favorite bar. And bring your dancin' shoes." - Detroit Free Press

"My pop nerve is tingled most by 'Enough Said', a swell tune featuring Sarana VerLin's vocals" - UK Trouser Press

"Sarana sings in the group Natasha. Detroit doesn't have a renaissance center for nothing..." -UK Rock Scene

"Sarana...from classical to coffee houses to rock and roll...her violin has played it all." - Phase Two Magazine