Thursday, August 26, 2010

Critics Call Sahara Smith's Debut "A Must Have"

Click here to download "The Real Thing" - the 1st single From Sahara Smith's debut. Myth of the Heart (produced by Emile Kelmanis) is getting critical acclaim and features several of T Bone Burnett's well traveled session players.

A smattering of praise:
"At the top end, her voice hits angelic highs reminiscent of Alison Krauss and Emmylou Harris." - LA Times

"Her smoky voice, bluesy folk sound and lifetime love of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits have finally been captured on her debut album." - Paste (Best of What's Next)

"Smith's wise-beyond-her-years lyrics...and tender melodies express a kind of weary innocence that's immensely appealing...'Myth of the Heart' is as auspicious as it is excellent.' - Austin Chronicle

SAHARA SMITH FALL TOUR DATES:
Sept 8 - Austin, TX @ Waterloo Records (In-Store Performance)
Sept 9 - Austin, TX @ Shady Grove
Sept 15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Hall
Sept 16 - New York, NY @ Living Room
Sept 17 - Philadelphia, PA @WXPN Live at Noon/World Café Session
Sept 18 - Boston, MA @ Toad
Sept 23 - Fort Worth, TX @ 8.0 Bar
Sept 29 - Austin, TX @ Antone's w/ Raul Malo
Oct 1 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater w/ Raul Malo
Oct 2 - Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock w/ Raul Malo
Oct 5 - Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads Saloon w/Raul Malo
Oct 6 - St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House w/ Raul Malo
Oct 8 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
Oct 28 - Austin, TX @ Cactus Café

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