George Sarah Friends for Life Benefit
George Sarah, a film/TV recording artist/musician from Los Angeles with a local string section will perform live at the Jambalaya in Arcata presenting electronic chamber music. Five percent of the cover charge and CD sales that evening will be donated to the Friends for Life Emergency Medical Fund. This important fund is used to provide medical care to Humboldt County Shelter animals that would not otherwise receive costly treatment due to limited funds available through the County. These monies have saved many animals from euthanasia and allowed them to find their forever homes. Friends for Life is a local non-profit, Tax ID 680479951. You may also donate directly to Friends for Life by calling the Shelter at 707-840-9132 or mail your check to: Friends for Life, 980 Lycoming Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519.
The Jambalaya is located at 915 H Street, Arcata California 95521 707-822-4766. Contact Peter Ciotti for more information.
George Sarah Bio:
With over 10 albums released electronic composer and multi-instrumentalist George Sarah has been a mainstay on the Los Angeles music scene since 1985. He has achieved critical acclaim for his unique brand of electronic chamber music. Sarah performs his original compositions from a bank of synthesizers and drum machines alongside a trio of live strings (cello, viola and violin), bridging the normally discrete musical worlds of electronic and classical.TELEVISION/Film: George Sarah has scored 28 episodes for the Discovery network. In August 2008 he composed music for the ceremonies at the 2008 summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. His songs have been featured on the hit CBS shows “CSI” and “CSI NY,” Paul Haggis’s “Family Law,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” HBO’s “Addiction,” PBS’s "History Detectives," Chris Rock's "Everybody hates Chris," WB’s “Everwood,” EWTN and performed his songs on the hit TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (Three Episodes), the Buffy spin-off “Angel” as well as in eight feature films and documentary’s including “Bra Boys” narrated by Russell Crowe and “On the line” featuring Susan Sarandon and Martin Sheen. Radio: A regular on Independent radio stations NPR, and college radio, Sarah's music can also be heard on Pandora, Spotify and Satellite.CD RELEASES: George Sarah has sound-scanned over 35,000 CD’s and has appeared on over 40 compilations and 10 full length releases. Featuring collaborations with David J (Bauhaus/ Love n’ Rockets), James Fearney (Pogues), Joss Whedon, Alain Whyte (Morrisey), Angela McCluskey (Wild Colonials, Morgan Page), Monique Powell (Save Ferris), Josh Haden (Spain), Swayzak, Gingger Shankar (Passion of the Christ), and many other guests.CONCERTS: Sarah frequently performs in the L.A. area at venues such as Grand Performances, UCLA's Royce Hall, The Getty, LACMA, SFMOMA Gerhard Richter reception and opening for artists such as Bebel Gilberto, The National, Goldfrapp, Stars, Olafur Arnalds, Crystal Method, Natacha Atlas, Lindsey Stirling, A Guy Called Gerald, Carl Cox, Michael Franti/Spearhead, Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing, The Bad Plus, Nortec Collective to name a few. In November '98 George Sarah and his string trio played a two-week residency in Paris, France to consistently packed houses. He has also performed as tour bass guitarist for Death Ride 69 opening for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, and toured Europe and the U.S. with his previous project THC and Stereotaxic Device.Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqf-A1VJRMYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G752vLUHNJIhttp://soundcloud.com/georgesarahmusic/min-and-elsahttps://soundcloud.com/variancemag/15-drag-ass-w-swayzakKCRW'S Todays Top Tune George Sarah and Angela McCluskey (Telepopmusic, Morgan Page): http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/tu/tu110406george_sarah_and_anghttp://soundcloud.com/buzzbands/george-sarah-and-angelaLive score for the 1928 Silent Classic 'Passion of Joan Of Arc' with members of the LA Master Chorale (Last performance sold out!):http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-live-at-the-viaduct-tickets-16511003857http://www.performingartslive.com/Events/The-Passion-of-Joan-of-Arc-Classic-Film-and-Live-Score-2282013141549https://vimeo.com/89868509pswd: georgeReview for sold out show at the Roxy with Lindsey Stirling:http://www.gambassa.com/public/project/3891/LindseyStirlingGeorgeSarah.htmlArizona Show:http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/05/george_sarah_lost_leaf.phpSupport Reviews:Au Revoir Simone at Echoplex:http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=11323Olafur Arnalds at Echoplex:http://blogs.dailynews.com/music/2011/02/14/live-review-olafur-arnalds-at/LA County Arts Commission:http://www.lacountyarts.org/musicians_roster_g.htmlListen on Pandora and Spotify:http://www.pandora.com/#/george-sarahhttp://open.spotify.com/album/2aJ5p6RKZCd5nLAnWnYrZeReel: Score for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China performed by the Being Modern Dance Company. CSI, Chris Rock's Everybody Hates Chris, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Discovery Network. https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeSarahMusic/videosLive at Amoeba:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHHG51Y5y9ohttp://www.reverbnation.com/georgesarahThere are two "Morning Becomes Eclectic” performances:http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb010801george_sarahhttp://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb000623george_sarahSarah has performed twice on KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' and reached No 1 on their weekly playlist.CD Reviews:http://www.popmatters.com/review/157723-george-sarah-who-sleep-the-sleep-of-peace/http://www.assignmentx.com/2012/exclusive-interview-composer-george-sarah-talks-who-sleep-the-sleep-of-peace/http://mmusicmag.com/m/2012/04/george-sarah/http://kamp.arizona.edu/node/1899http://wlurradio.blogspot.com/2012/04/george-sarah.htmlFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeSarahMusic
George Sarah will be in Humboldt County Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19 and will be available for interviews in person. He is also available by appointment for phone interviews. Please contact Marna Powell if you’d like to schedule an interview with Mr. Sarah.
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