As a songwriter and a performer, Sarah Masen has won the enthusiasm of critics and a committed, eclectic fan base for over 15 years. Whether immersed in electronica or as solo acoustic broadsides, her work speaks to all things awkward, political, dysfunctional, and seemingly mundane. She sings with a voice which is simultaneously adamant and ethereal.
Sarah Masen began her music career as the singer for acoustic folk-pop band The Art Institute, which released one album, The Holding, on TAI Records. Her self-titled debut in 1996 won considerable attention and its breakout single "All Fall Down" was included in the soundtrack for the TV show Party of Five and is a favorite spin on Contemporary Christian radio. After the release of The Dreamlife of Angels in 2001, Sarah took a break from recording and performing in order to focus on her growing family. In 2004 she contributed two tracks to Stars and Sirens, an album by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with producer Joey B. of The Echoing Green. She also continued to give occasional live performances, and offered new recordings through her website. In 2007, Sarah released three new EPs, containing a total of 15 songs. The new works debuted at the Festival of Faith and Music at Calvin College where she shared the bill with Sufjan Stevens, Emmylou Harris and Neko Case, among others.
Don’t miss this chance to see and hear Sarah Masen in an intimate venue setting!
Another portion of Fifth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor will close temporarily starting later this week, while it looks promising ......
Get the Ann Arbor RSS Feed
AnnArbor.com