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SARAH JAROSZ


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Sarah Jarosz has as rich a skill set as anybody in acoustic music. She plays, not just one instrument, but enough of them to be a one-woman string band: mandolin, octave mandolin, clawhammer banjo and guitar. She sings – in supple tones that transcend the boundaries between folk and pop – and she writes – old-timey ballads and modern singer-songwriter ruminations alike. Raised just outside of Austin in Wimberley, Tex., Jarosz blossomed within the local music scene and well beyond it, earning admirers from Austin City Limits’ Terry Lickona to acoustic music mavens Tim O’Brien and Chris Thile with her mature sensibilities. She released her debut, Song Up In Her Head, on Sugar Hill Records the year she graduated high school. What followed was a move to Boston’s prestigious New England Conservatory, a GRAMMY nomination and performances on “Austin City Limits” and “A Prairie Home Companion” as well as prestigious music festivals – Bonnaroo, Telluride and Newport, to name a few. In May of 2011, Follow Me Down came out, a sophomore album that coincided with the end of her sophomore year of college. It channeled her ever-broadening musical horizons, and again showcased her songwriting, offering two tasty covers and including a number of top-notch guests from Punch Brothers to Shawn Colvin. The album met with critical acclaim - the New York Times called Jarosz “one of acoustic music’s most promising young talents”, and MSN Music named her “one of the fastest-rising stars in the roots music scene”. What followed was a whirlwind tour packed into summer break. Since neither Sarah nor her musicians, Nathaniel Smith (cello) and Alex Hargreaves (violin) were old enough to rent a car, it became the tour of planes, trains and automobiles driven by whoever could be pressed into service. Despite this, Sarah managed to cover a large portion of the United States, make several forays into Canada and two trips to Europe. One of the highlights of her year included participation in the Transatlantic Sessions – a folk collaboration of top musicians from the United States, Ireland, and the UK. This fall, she returned to NEC for her senior year, which will be punctuated by more touring slipped into holiday breaks. Despite her age, Sarah Jarosz maintains a highly developed sense of what she’s about. “What’s most important,” she emphasizes, “is just trying to stay true to myself as an artist and be as original as I can.” Whether it’s continuing her studies at NEC or soaking up inspiration from collaborations with musicians across the globe she’s doing just that.

Latest Articles


Sarah Jarosz Shares New Single; Releases 'Polaroid Lovers' Deluxe Edition Photo Sarah Jarosz Shares New Single; Releases 'Polaroid Lovers' Deluxe Edition
by Josh Sharpe - September 20, 2024

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz has released the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed recent album Polaroid Lovers. The deluxe edition includes two previous unreleased singles including “Wildflowers In The Sky,” and the never before heard song, “...

Sarah Jarosz to Release 'Polaroid Lovers' Deluxe Edition; Shares New Single Photo Sarah Jarosz to Release 'Polaroid Lovers' Deluxe Edition; Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - August 16, 2024

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz released her critically acclaimed new album Polaroid Lovers earlier this year. Now, she has announced a digital deluxe edition of the record, featuring 2 previously unreleased tracks and previews the record with a new si...

Liv Greene to Release Sophomore Album 'Deep Feeler;' Drops Title Track Photo Liv Greene to Release Sophomore Album 'Deep Feeler;' Drops Title Track
by Josh Sharpe - June 25, 2024

Folk artist Liv Greene will release her sophomore record, Deep Feeler, on October 18, 2024. The smart collection of poignant storytelling and beautiful melodies is a vulnerable snapshot of hard-won self-acceptance. Listen to the title track now! ...

Sarah Jarosz Extends US Tour with New Dates in August and September Photo Sarah Jarosz Extends US Tour with New Dates in August and September
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz has announced that she is extending her US tour with 12 new shows this August & September. The over 50-date tour began this past February and will now see Jarosz performing through September with new stops in Columbus, R...

The Brother Brothers Release 'The January Album'; New Tour Dates Announced Photo The Brother Brothers Release 'The January Album'; New Tour Dates Announced
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Indie folk duo The Brother Brothers have released their new album The January Album. Produced by Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, The January Album was written in early 2021 and captures the intimate world around them while delicately illustrating the deep well of human experience that was force...

The Brother Brothers to Release 'The January Album' in April Photo The Brother Brothers to Release 'The January Album' in April
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

With producer and bass player Bridget Kearney (Lake Street Dive), drummer John Fatum (Sarah Jarosz, Jacksonport, Bella White) and the engineering magic of Phil Weinrobe (Damian Rice, Feist, Big Thief), eight people confined themselves in a farmhouse next to the studio and rejoiced in community while...

Nickel Creek Confirms Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Bird This Summer Photo Nickel Creek Confirms Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Bird This Summer
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024

Nickel Creek confirms co-headline tour with Andrew Bird this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Boise's Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Minneapolis' Surly Brewing, Charlottesville's Ting Pavilion, Asheville's Rabbit Rabbit, Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy and Charleston's Firefly Distillery ...

Sarah Jarosz Releases New Album 'Polaroid Lovers' Photo Sarah Jarosz Releases New Album 'Polaroid Lovers'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

Sarah Jarosz has released her new album 'Polaroid Lovers'. The North American tour kicks off next week. For the first time in her career she opened herself up to collaborators, leading to writing sessions with Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby. The results are a more electric and soun...

John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip' Photo John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

That willingness to confront pays off handsomely on Rumble Strip, which combines Leventhal's distinctive, lyrical guitar work, full-band productions with and without vocals, solo guitar pieces that draw on Leventhal's love for classical music and Anglican hymns, and humid blasts of Southern soul, co...

Video: Sarah Jarosz Shares Video For New Single 'Days Can Turn Around' Photo Video: Sarah Jarosz Shares Video For New Single 'Days Can Turn Around'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

Following the previously released “Jealous Moon,” “Columbus & 89th,” and “When The Lights Go Out,” Jarosz shares one final preview of the forthcoming record with the “Days Can Turn Around' vidoe. Written with Tashian on a trip with his family to Alabama's Orange Beach, the track unfolds as a gently ...

I'm With Her's Sarah Jarosz Shares New Single Photo I'm With Her's Sarah Jarosz Shares New Single
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023

On this track, written with renowned songwriters Jon Randall (Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Marren Morris) and Gordie Sampson (Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban),  Jarosz shares the sweetly lilting reverie that gave the album its title (from the first verse: “In a dream we were Polaroid...

Nickel Creek Confirms Extensive 2024 Headline Tour Photo Nickel Creek Confirms Extensive 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Nickel Creek will continue their extensive headline tour next year including newly confirmed shows at Madison’s Overture Hall, Indianapolis’ Murat Theatre, Louisville’s Louisville Palace, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, Newark’s Prudential Center, Rochester’s Kodak Center, Buffalo’s University at Bu...

SARAH JAROSZ Shares New Single 'Columbus & 89th' Photo SARAH JAROSZ Shares New Single 'Columbus & 89th'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

SARAH JAROSZ shares new single and video for 'Columbus & 89th' from her upcoming album 'Polaroid Lovers.' “Columbus & 89th” drifts into a dreamlike beauty as Jarosz reflects on the ineffable heartache of leaving her longtime home back in 2020. Watch the music video now. Plus, check out tour dates!...

Sarah Jarosz Shares Shares New Single From 'Polaroid Lovers' Album Photo Sarah Jarosz Shares Shares New Single From 'Polaroid Lovers' Album
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023

The song finds Jarosz backed by a decidedly more electric band, with her Texas lilt as clear and evocative as ever. Polaroid Lovers is available for pre-order digitally and on vinyl with gray, lavender, orange and green splatter variants. Indie retailers will also have a special blue and green splat...

Cat Clyde Announces National Fall Headline Tour & Dates With Margaret Glaspy Photo Cat Clyde Announces National Fall Headline Tour & Dates With Margaret Glaspy
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

After earning widespread critical acclaim for her Down Rounder album released earlier this year, Canadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde has announced a run of headline shows in October, and support gigs with Margaret Glaspy in November. The live video of “Papa Took My Totems' was filmed when she playe...

The Arcadian Wild Release New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Release New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023

Working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull), the band approached the recording sessions for the album as live as possible, embracing the organic feel of their concerts with the help of double bassist Erik Coveney (Sierr...

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Shoulders' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Shoulders' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023

Consisting of guitarist Isaac Horn, mandolinist Lincoln Mick, and fiddler Bailey Warren, the genre-bending trio wrote and recorded Welcome in their hometown of Nashville, TN, working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull)....

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

Consisting of guitarist Isaac Horn, mandolinist Lincoln Mick, and fiddler Bailey Warren, the genre-bending trio wrote and recorded Welcome in their hometown of Nashville, TN, working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull)....

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Corner' From New Album 'Welcome' Photo The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Corner' From New Album 'Welcome'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

Working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull), the band approached the recording sessions for Welcome as live as possible, embracing the organic feel of their concerts with the help of double bassist Erik Coveney (Sierra ...

Video: Nickel Creek Perform on CBS Saturday Morning Photo Video: Nickel Creek Perform on CBS Saturday Morning
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023

Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—were featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, performing three songs from their acclaimed new album, Celebrants: “Where the Long Line Leads,” “Holding Patt...

Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants' Photo Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023

Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potte...

Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour Photo Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, St. ...

Bruce Cockburn to Release New Album 'O Sun O Moon' in May Photo Bruce Cockburn to Release New Album 'O Sun O Moon' in May
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023

O Sun O Moon finds Cockburn again working with his close friend Colin Linden as producer, who doubles on guitar, along with Janice Powers on keyboards and Gary Craig on drums, the album features bassist Viktor Krauss, drummer Chris Brown, accordionist Jeff Taylor, violinist Jenny Scheinman and multi...

Nickel Creek Returns With First New Album in Nine Years 'Celebrants' Photo Nickel Creek Returns With First New Album in Nine Years 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023

Across the 18 tracks, the trio addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Po...

Jason Carter Announces New Album 'Lowdown Hoedown' Photo Jason Carter Announces New Album 'Lowdown Hoedown'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

The new album will feature Dierks Bentley, Aiofe O’Donovan, Vince Gill, Billy Strings, Sarah Jarosz, Jon Fishman, Marty Stuart, and that’s barely scratching the surface. The multitude of guests speaks not only to Carter’s long-known stellar musicianship but also to his personality, lighting up the b...











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