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“Schorr is undoubtedly a find, writing strong songs in a range of styles, with interesting lyrics. Vocally she has the goods to do justice to that range too, with a bluesy voice that can deliver both power and delicacy.” Blues Enthused Don’t risk missing Sari Schorr and the Engine Room when they debut at The Meeting Room Elland on Saturday March 3rd. Quoted as being an uncommonly compelling live performer, Sari (who trained as an opera singer) mixes blues, rock, and soul with concrete melodies set against poetic lyrics to striking effect. Growing up in New York, Sari was heavily influenced by the rhythm and blues, soul and jazz recordings by American artists like Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave and Aretha Franklin. Playing with her own bands around Lower Manhattan since she was a teenager – keyboards, electric percussion, even flute – she studied for a Diploma in Liberal Arts, majoring in music, paying for her studies by gigging and booking bands. She has traveled extensively in UK, Europe and the US, spending six years in Paris and even working in Haiti after the earthquake disaster. Meeting British producer Mike Vernon in Memphis was a turning point. Sari went to Spain to do some songwriting with him and his writing partner Quique Bonal, and it was after this that Sari Schoor and the Engine Room – a powerful lineup of British musicians making up the band – released her Manhaton Records debut, A Force of Nature, which has been described as ‘A hailstorm of an album sure to go down in blues history’ by Blues Rock Review. Maximum Volume Music has given the album a 10/10 and exclaims, ‘The quality of the record frequently touches jaw-dropping. Sari Schorr & the Engine Room have just made one of the blues records of the year.’ Catch some of the tracks at The Meeting Room Elland. Sari’s band will be joined by Ash Wilson, one of the most exciting young contemporary guitar players and singers on the blues scene today and recently nominated as one of the best blues guitarists of 2017 by Total Guitar magazine!
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Brian
April 24th 2024
Great gig. Ash Wilson and his band backing Sari Schorr are terrific and her voice is excellent. Enjoyed the support act Matt Pearce & the Mutiny very much. Really enjoyable night
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Sari Schorr Biography
One of the most affecting voices of the 21st century, Sari Schorr’s position at the forefront of the new blues rock revolution is undisputed. With a five-octave range and a diverse vocal skill set Sari’s voice contains the right combination of Robert Plant-style vocals and Dusty Springfield’s sultry warmth that beautifully highlights the softer side of Schorr’s vocal wheelhouse. With a downright phenomenal voice and a bucketful of attitude, the singer and songwriter has been playing to packed houses across the UK and Europe since the release of her ground-breaking debut album, A Force of Nature produced by the legendary producer Mike Vernon.
Sari's latest recording ‘Joyful Sky’ is an album collaboration with legendary guitarist Robin Trower. Released in 2023, the album soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Born in Queen’s New York, Sari began her craft working the music scene in the South Bronx and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Her rise has seen her performing at Carnegie Hall, selling-out concert halls Europe and headlining festivals internationally. Always travelling, Sari’s home is her suitcase – and her simple life-affirming vocation to perform and interact with audiences spans continents and cultures as her music stands as a universal language for positivity, hope and inclusion.
A creative force of nature through music, photography and the written word, Sari’s world is a place of resilience and tenacity. Sari is a firm believer in the enduring power of the human condition to overcome any obstacle – and for music to be the force for unity.
Absorbing a spectrum of cultures, countries and viewpoints from her endless touring, Sari channels her experiences, beliefs and the lessons from the road into her song writing. Her lyrics are rooted in many of the defining global and societal issues that frame modern society and the shared challenges we have to overcome. No line is random and no words are empty in her music; speaking on behalf of the people and standing tall as a voice for the silenced. And through this come Sari’s authentic beliefs on the role and purpose of the artist in the modern world.
With the life experiences Sari has in her suitcase, Sari in setting a positive agenda and embracing the power of authentic music to heal the world’s divisions. Join the New Revolution.
Read MoreSari's latest recording ‘Joyful Sky’ is an album collaboration with legendary guitarist Robin Trower. Released in 2023, the album soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Born in Queen’s New York, Sari began her craft working the music scene in the South Bronx and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Her rise has seen her performing at Carnegie Hall, selling-out concert halls Europe and headlining festivals internationally. Always travelling, Sari’s home is her suitcase – and her simple life-affirming vocation to perform and interact with audiences spans continents and cultures as her music stands as a universal language for positivity, hope and inclusion.
A creative force of nature through music, photography and the written word, Sari’s world is a place of resilience and tenacity. Sari is a firm believer in the enduring power of the human condition to overcome any obstacle – and for music to be the force for unity.
Absorbing a spectrum of cultures, countries and viewpoints from her endless touring, Sari channels her experiences, beliefs and the lessons from the road into her song writing. Her lyrics are rooted in many of the defining global and societal issues that frame modern society and the shared challenges we have to overcome. No line is random and no words are empty in her music; speaking on behalf of the people and standing tall as a voice for the silenced. And through this come Sari’s authentic beliefs on the role and purpose of the artist in the modern world.
With the life experiences Sari has in her suitcase, Sari in setting a positive agenda and embracing the power of authentic music to heal the world’s divisions. Join the New Revolution.
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