SARAH BLACKWOOD grew up listening to her father's rock and roll record
collection. When she was twelve years old, her father handed her an
acoustic guitar, taught her the basics and the rest, as they say, is
history. Her unique style is influenced by old country and rock n roll
music. She's sweet heart with an acoustic guitar singing about love,
demons she has faced, and different times in her life that have brought
her down, picked her up and made the songs what they are today. Also
known as the front-woman for The Creepshow, Sarah has toured all across
the world and has honed her brilliant live show to an exact and
heartwarming science.
Picking up where “Way Back Home” left off,
Sarah Blackwood's sophomore solo album “Wasting Time” is an intensely
personal collection of beautifully-crafted, roots-country songs that
also touches on elements of gospel, pop and soul. Where her debut was a
stripped down, raw acoustic album, “Wasting Time” raises the bar by
adding an incredibly talented roster of players, friends and family.
Sarah's one-man band Daniel Flamm (Heartbreak Engines, Sewer Rats) came
in from Germany to add vocals, lead guitar, banjo and piano. Producer
Gianni Luminati lends a hand with percussion, ukulele, mandolin and
bass. Other guest musicians include brother Ian Blackwood, father Mike
Blackwood, bandmate Sean “Sickboy” McNab and Lee Williamson on lapsteel.
“Wasting Time” showcases Sarah undeniabl …
SARAH BLACKWOOD grew up listening to her father's rock and roll record
collection. When she was twelve years old, her father handed her an
acoustic guitar, taught her the basics and the rest, as they say, is
history. Her unique style is influenced by old country and rock n roll
music. She's sweet heart with an acoustic guitar singing about love,
demons she has faced, and different times in her life that have brought
her down, picked her up and made the songs what they are today. Also
known as the front-woman for The Creepshow, Sarah has toured all across
the world and has honed her brilliant live show to an exact and
heartwarming science.
Picking up where “Way Back Home” left off,
Sarah Blackwood's sophomore solo album “Wasting Time” is an intensely
personal collection of beautifully-crafted, roots-country songs that
also touches on elements of gospel, pop and soul. Where her debut was a
stripped down, raw acoustic album, “Wasting Time” raises the bar by
adding an incredibly talented roster of players, friends and family.
Sarah's one-man band Daniel Flamm (Heartbreak Engines, Sewer Rats) came
in from Germany to add vocals, lead guitar, banjo and piano. Producer
Gianni Luminati lends a hand with percussion, ukulele, mandolin and
bass. Other guest musicians include brother Ian Blackwood, father Mike
Blackwood, bandmate Sean “Sickboy” McNab and Lee Williamson on lapsteel.
“Wasting Time” showcases Sarah undeniably passionate and
sincerely honest songwriting style that is as touching as it is
inspiring.
What the press is saying:
“This is a solid
record, one of stark, solitary power. Blackwood excels at writing songs
that while infused with pathos, aren't downers, and those that speak to
universal experiences without seeming trite.” - The Hour
“…all great tracks on an album of acoustic gems.” Toronto Music Scene
“There's
an untouched feeling to Way Back Home in that it sounds at time like a
collection of homemade demos, but really its more like an old, faded
photograph capturing Blackwood and her emotions in the rawest form.” -
Vue Weekly
