Sarah Blacker captures hearts & minds each time she steps onto the stage. Called “her own artist” by the Huffington Post with music coined as “soaring folk gospel” by the Patriot Ledger, Blacker has truly become grounded in her strengths as a singer/songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and artist after years of settling into her craft. 

Based in the historical coastal city of Salem, MA, it’s no surprise that each note she sings comes infused with a touch of magic. Inspired by nature, connection and the human experience, Blacker’s hope is that listeners find themselves in the uplifting lyrics of her thoughtfully crafted original songs. 

When it comes to new music, Blacker has busily recording with her husband and bandmate, Zev. The two recently released two new singles they co-produced & recorded in their home studio, as well as a brand new music video. Blacker's newest single, 'Storyline' has been called "powerful, moving, and beautiful," and she notes, "it's a love-song from my body to yours." 'Reignite the Light' the duo's second single is a powerful, momentous nod to the all-too-much world we live in and an invitation to come home to ourselves. It arrives accompanied by a music video that invites listeners to go on a journey through lyrics and imagery filmed by Blacker and was co-produced, filmed and edited by Mark Steele a dear friend the duo met when performing live at Tom Rush's Rockport Sundays. 

Blacker, LMHC, MT-BC is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Board-Certified Music Therapist, and isn't shy to explore the soulful depths of human existence within her lyrics and melodies. She considers performing to be a collaborative art form and aims to connect with each audiences to transcend the confines of daily life during a shared healing musical experiences. (She can also educate you on the science behind it all). 

While she is regularly compared to Joni Mitchell with her stop-you-dead-in-your-tracks vocals and unique harmonic twists, she arrives with a side of Classic rock n’roll and jazz. Blacker was raised on Pink Floyd, CSNY, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Phil Collins and the songwriters of the ‘90s including Sarah McLachlan and Fiona Apple, and then went on to study jazz vocals in high school and at the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she graduated with a degree in Music Therapy. 

As a solo artist, Blacker has toured nationally and internationally playing sold out shows around Germany and the United States. Her band, featuring spiritual song leader, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Zev of Percy Hill, on synth bass, percussion and harmonies, and Berklee professor/guitar virtuoso, Carl Eisman on guitars and harmony vocals, provides the perfect backdrop for Blacker's beautifully crafted, evocative songs, vocals, guitar and ukulele playing.

Twice named ‘(Female) Performer of the Year' in the New England Music Awards, a Boston-Music Award nominee and CBS Boston 'Artist to Watch, Blacker has supported Sara Bareilles, Jefferson Starship, America, Paula Cole, Richard Thompson, Leon Russell, Loudon Wainright and Suzanne Vega to name just a few. 

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