BIO

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 sing....just a great, great voice."

- Peter Mayer, songwriter