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Based in Detroit, Michigan, Sara Marie Barron draws inspiration from the past and current sounds of Motown while infusing a modern take on love and heartbreak. Born and raised just outside of the city, Sara’s deep love of Motown, soul and jazz is evidenced through her gritty vocal delivery, hooky melodies, and timeless arrangements. Her upcoming debut album, Sad, but True, is a collection of personal experiences with romantic turmoil, emotionally abusive relationships, and resilience in the face of both. Recorded in Detroit’s Homestead Studios with all local musicians, Sad, But True evokes the nostalgia of the Motown and Muscle Shoals “session player” era while maintaining an original voice through Sara’s gut-wrenchingly honest and relatable lyrics .
Channelling some of her idols like Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and Billie Holiday, Sara doesn’t take a helpless approach when writing love songs, but delivers her stories with lyricism and vocals that demand respect. Full of cutting wit, strong musicianship and an impressive vocal range that can shift from quietly melodic and vulnerable to defiant and show stopping on a dime, Sad, But True is the kind of album that reveals itself upon repeated listens, starting out as a crystal clear snapshot but ultimately becoming so 3-D that you could reach out and touch it. Sara has performed at legendary venues like Bert’s Warehouse, The Basement and The Bluebird Cafe and is currently living, writing and performing in Detroit.
Contact: saramariebarron@gmail.com
Channelling some of her idols like Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and Billie Holiday, Sara doesn’t take a helpless approach when writing love songs, but delivers her stories with lyricism and vocals that demand respect. Full of cutting wit, strong musicianship and an impressive vocal range that can shift from quietly melodic and vulnerable to defiant and show stopping on a dime, Sad, But True is the kind of album that reveals itself upon repeated listens, starting out as a crystal clear snapshot but ultimately becoming so 3-D that you could reach out and touch it. Sara has performed at legendary venues like Bert’s Warehouse, The Basement and The Bluebird Cafe and is currently living, writing and performing in Detroit.
Contact: saramariebarron@gmail.com
