So, San Diego and I have had a love affair. I applaud them for lots of reasons, one of them being their willingness to attempt to make a soft-pop-rock concert a raucous occasion. This lovely camera person captured what will forever be one of my favorite moments on stage.
Ibiza here we come.
He already rocked, but was gracious enough to ask me to come along for the ride the other night. He and his band mates are my freakin' heroes. I had the time of my life.
And nobody puts Baby in the corner.
I carried a watermelon?!
Thanks Ben!
I just watched the movie ANVIL.
It's unbelievable. It made me want to perm my hair and join a metal band and move to Czechoslovakia and play shows in underground pubs and write songs about leather.
I knew nothing about the band, but saw the preview and immediately was super excited to see it. It seriously is an incredible documentary. For such a seemingly hardcore subject matter, this movie is poignant and tender, capturing moments where you truly see how very deeply these men care about this band and each other. I bawled like a baby. (shocker of the year.)
I sound like a freaking advertisement, but seriously it was an awesome movie.
That’s all.
k.
buh.
s
05-15-2009 - Thirty Sucks!
I'm not there yet people, but I hear it sucks. I don't believe them. I think it rocks.
so...
I'm going to be brief, cause people get bored reading long things.
And by people i mean me. (when there's no pictures, it's hard to stay focused.)
I got invited to be a part of the season finale of one of my favorite shows, 30 Rock. I'm working on posting a little photo album of my escapade in NY, but it was one of my bestest days ever!! The show had all sorts of amazing guests, and the whole time I was looking around wondering what the eff I was doing there, but fuck it. They invited me. So I went.
(Anyone catch the irony of me NOT spelling the f-word the first time, then spelling it the second time and now me NOT spelling it the third time? I'm so complex.)
For those of you that saw the episode, you saw that it was a smattering of stars. So cool. And not just people who are well-known for being well-known,(BORING) but a really eclectic mix of pioneers in music who inspire the shit outta me. Not to mention the insanely talented cast and crew of the show. They are superstars to the max.
The vibe on the set was totally giddy. You know, the kid-kind of giddy, like when you find out you're getting a pony that also has wings and can fly you to meet Rainbow Brite who's going to be your new best friend, giddy.
Or when you get to sing with Elvis Costello.
Now you understand giddy?
But it wasn't just me. I think everyone felt like they were privileged to be there, and that was a really really lovely sentiment. Getting to be a part of something creative that makes you just grateful to contribute is a really rare and special occurrence. And I'm really thankful that the offer to participate came my way.
We spent a chunk of the day milling around the set of the show, and yes, I begged for a tour (thanks, Scotty G.) and took pictures in front of EVERYTHING. I have pictures of me in front of things that when I look back I don't even know what they were. Adam Levine and Robert Randolph were with me on the studio tour but they didn't think it was as cool as I did to pose in Liz Lemon's breakfast nook. I beg to differ.
Photos up really soon, I promise!
All in all, it was better than my birthday. Sorry, birthday. You've been one-upped.
I'll leave you with my favorite quote of the entire day made by the ultra-fabulous miss Cyndi Lauper:
"If you stop wearing shoes, will your feet keep growing?"
I never wanted to leave.
I wished there were sixty rocks.
xox
sb
P.S.
So... the song we sang on the show, "He Needs a Kidney", will be available on iTunes, and ALL the proceeds will go to the National Kidney Fund.
So I'm supposed to tell you about myself and we've tried to write something fancy, and I'm just not that fancy, so here I go.
The non-fancy me.
I've been writing songs for as long as I can remember. Some of them make me happy and some of them are shit, but all of them come because I can't imagine what else to do with my head and the things that are in it besides write songs.
Songs, and some pretty bad poetry.
But mostly just songs.
LITTLE VOICE is my first major label album. I signed with Epic Records on tax day 2005, and I spent the better part of the next year writing and developing the material for the album that is set to release July 3rd. Songwriting is the most sacred thing in my life. It's how I process my world. For now, it's usually me and my piano (that I rent cause I don't have one), my lousy grammar, and some emotion that makes me feel like I'm bursting at the seams.
And it's the best feeling in the world.
We started recording in February of 2006 and it took about a year to get to a place where we felt like it was finished. My producer, Eric Rosse, and I spent countless hours deliberating, fighting, and seeking compromise on what would make this music the best it could be. I'm not proud to say it, but I feel like in many ways I walked in with my dukes up. In the end, we both walked away with some gnarly battle scars, and an album that we're both pretty damn proud of. It represents one of the most tumultuous years of my life that thankfully made me a stronger, better artist. I'm incredibly grateful for that.
It's a collection of songs that pretty much mean the world to me. They chronicle my life, my relationships, my basket-case-ness, and my utter devotion to trying to write honest stuff down and share it. That's where the title comes from. This record was really about me learning to trust my own instincts, and more importantly, recognize how desperately I needed to learn to listen to myself, however inexperienced and naïve I may be. It sounds cliché, but that little voice is sometimes the only voice that's speaking the truth. I think that's pretty fucking cool.
"What kind of music is it?"
I write mostly on piano and I'm a girl, so lots of people say it's Norah Jones, or Fiona Apple. That's fine. I love Norah's subtlety and Fiona's fierce lyrical prowess. But I also have an affinity for the playful and intelligent-pop of people like Elton John and Ben Folds. And although I don't necessarily write like them, Radiohead, the Police and Bjork changed my musical consciousness. Ben Gibbard writes better lyrics than I can even imagine up. Etta James and Sam Cooke make me wish I lived 50 years ago. Counting Crows recorded an album that I consider to be perfect, and Bob Marley created music that makes me want to be a better human being.
So there's all that. And it's all in there. In me. Somewhere. So do what you will with that information, I know it's vague, but it's the best I can do.
"Where are you from and how'd you end up here?"
I grew up in Eureka, CA. Since hardly anyone knows where that is, I'll tell you. It's pretty much as north as you can go up the coast of California before you stop paying sales tax. (Oregon, baby.)
I lived on several acres of Redwood forest, and spent most of my time in the woods developing a delightfully overactive imagination that I'm pretty proud to say I've managed to salvage. I sang in high school choirs and did community musical theatre and played right field softball and rode horses and had my heart broken a few times. I was borderline normal.
I was incredibly lucky.
I moved to LA to go to UCLA, and realized the world was bigger than my hometown. Way, way bigger, come to find out. In school I studied Communications, but everywhere else I secretly studied the world around me. I felt stupid and wonderful and small and liberated and exhilarated and I started feeling the need to write it all down. So I did. And then I wanted to start singing those things. I played open mics and small shows that started becoming bigger shows and actually started calling myself a musician. I met my band/road mates and finally started sharing music. Because of them, I also rediscovered what "family" means. I met my manager, Jordan Feldstein, who has made tiny opportunities blossom into bigger ones, and now I'm not a waitress anymore. I fell on my ass more than once but figured that I'd rather do this than anything, so what the hell?
And here we are.
"Why'd you write such a long bio?"
I realize this is incredibly self-indulgent, but it all feels important to me, and I'm a terrible editor. So, thanks for coming. Thanks for listening. Thanks for ignoring my potty mouth, and thanks for giving a shit about this music. I really really truly appreciate it.
Many the Mileys I just thought that would be funny. ya know, like Miley Cyrus? whatever, you guys. stop being so judgmental.
I'm on a flight to Nashville right now and I'm sitting behind a man with a rather pungent odor. I'm not complaining, but I am offering my earnest support towards people showering. On a regular basis. No, seriously. And I'm listening to my Ipod and oddly enough, Many the Miles just came on. I always skip my own songs, but this time I'm going to listen.
So I wrote this song as a reminder to myself to keep going in search of love and truth and light and it remains to be and ideal I love to stay connected to. I suck at it a lot of the time actually, to be honest. I get bitchy, and bored, and irritable, and uninspired and I spend a lot of energy on what i don't like about myself. But at the end of a good day I can take solace in the fact that I am someone who truly wants to be peaceful. Who knows I have the capacity to be truly happy. Not every moment of everyday... but sometimes, and if I'm really committed... a lot of the time. I don't want to settle for less. And i wish that for every single one of you. That when you look at your life you gravitate towards what feeds your soul and the people that make you feel inspired and content and beautiful (on the inside, silly). That you give yourself permission to be flawed and imperfect and "lesser than". Know that we all are. I promise. We just don't like to admit it.
So that's my rant for today. As I cross the miles to get to our destination, I want to send you all little boxes of light that make you feel courageous and perfect. Just in being who you are. So there.
xoxo sara
And if Cesar Millan- the Dog Whisperer- is reading this, you are my favorite. I pretty much want to grow up to be you. Food for thought. Packleader.
we had a moment. No, I'm not joking, and I'll never be the same. I was the only person standing while U2 performed their new single at the staples center (god knows why nobody stood up) and Bono looked at me and threw his sunglasses my way. He missed and they went over my head, but that's beside the point. They were meant for me. At least that's what I'll be telling my grandkids. Me and Bonski connecting was just one of many amazing moments I happened to have been lucky enough to experience at the GRAMMYS! I've been thinking about writing this blog since the morning of the awards but wanted to make sure I sat down with enough time to share every detail. That lofty idea has slowly faded away and now I'm just aiming at giving you as much info as I can on what was one of my favorite days in my entire life.
the entire thing was like a beautiful dream that was all kind of weird at the same time. A beautiful dream where I get to be in the same space and time as artists that I've been inspired by my entire life and I was wearing a princess dress. Weird cause the bar was closed when i got there, Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna were literally the first people who greeted me, and my shoes were killing me. All surreal, my friends.
Getting ready was a blast, shared the morning with mimosas and coffee in my fancy hotel room and my family and besties came along too. Once we were all dolled up, we headed to the awards early in a limo that got lost. No fun. Our sweet but potentially senile driver kept saying the word "cherry" over and over to himself. He was looking for the street called cherry. I thought he was obsessed with fruit. The entire time I was thinking I was going to pass out. I wasn't sure if it was because the dress was tight, or if I was just too nervous to breathe. I think it was a little of both.
We arrived and watched the pre-telecast awards, headed out to walk the red-carpet, and then went into the show. Although I didn't take home any grammys, it was truly such an incredible honor being there. I was on cloud nine the entire time and although I am not usually a star-struck kind of girl, it was difficult not to be affected by the magnitude of talent in that room. Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, U2, Radiohead.... the list goes on and on. My mom sat next to Busta Rhymes and behind Snoop. I think I've said it all. ( i had to tell her who they were, though. Pretty cute.) It was surreal to hear my name read out loud by THE Al Green, and to feel like I was a part of the whole thing. Not only did i get to be there to witness this, but I felt acknowledged and included and I just can't stop smiling thinking about the entire night. I never wanted it to end.
But alas it did end, and now we are most happily settling into the very unique experience of being on this Gravity tour. These venues are quite intimate and it reminds me of the first shows I did in LA. I'm reconnecting with just telling stories and truly enjoying my time on stage, and I love it! We are only just beginning, and there's lots more to come... yay. I do hope to get to see some of you along the way.
Have to run, as I'm going into a food coma from chinese food I just inhaled. must....get....to.........bed......
I recently wrote a new song. I've been doing a lot of that lately actually, as I'm finding myself getting ready to have a bit more time on my hands. At this point I'm taking a few weeks of much needed time off to start thinking about the next chapter, the next record, the new batch of songs, everything. The prospect of a whole month to myself to just hole up and get cozy with the idea of creating new music, and reconnecting with my life at home is incredible. And fucking scary. The song is called Anchors Away and that's how I feel right now. even though it seems a bit counterintuitive that spending more time at home would feel like setting out to sea, but it's true. I'm simply not used to it. We have been so blessed this year with a million and one adventures, amazing touring experiences, nights out on the town, dance parties, injuries, arguments, laughter, all wrapped up as an oddly perfect collection of memories. And I'm so grateful. I wish I could give you guys an idea of what to expect (if you are interested in expecting anything) but to be totally honest, I'm not really sure myself. There is nothing concrete at this point other than the fact that yes I am working on the next record and the writing process is the coolest experiment I've experienced up to this point. I'm trying to push myself in all sorts of directions to see what feels good. What is the most fun to sing, to play, to talk about...whatever. It's incredibly inspiring for me, and I can't wait to share all these ideas with you eventually. I'm sure some of you will be stoked and some of you will be pissed with what comes out, but that's life and I've learned to embrace how incredibly diverse my fans are. I truly feel like you guys are the coolest, most rock-solid group of people out there and so thanks for listening up to this point. I'm sitting in a plane right now. I don't know why i tend to write these blogs from planes but there is something really nostalgic about being up here. Somehow the minutes in the air lend themselves to being really reflective of both where you were and where you are going. Right now I'm going to San Diego. My family went on a trip to San Diego when I was little. which reminds me of the first time we took a family trip to Disneyland and stayed at a budget motel and had to keep stuffing tissue in the cracks in the walls so cockroaches wouldn't scurry out. And my two sisters got the chicken pox. And I decided that I wanted to move into the Peter Pan ride. Hmmm. Looking back is fun. I encourage you to do it. Especially when you are the front car in a caravan and people are depending on YOU to know where they are going. I don't know what I'm saying. Maybe I'm saying drive safely? Maybe I'm saying don't caravan, and invest in navigation systems. I'm not sure. Either way, wherever you are going please know that a girl in a plane somewhere over central california is sending out acres of love and gratitude for watching her where she's been going this year. I'll let you know where I end up. :)
We are several days into our return trip to Germany, and I have had some incredible times and some that are laughably uncomfortable. Take today for example, we got off our bus this morning to find ourselves playing at a venue in the heart of the red light district of Hamburg. Now I have to say, there are absolutely beautiful parts of this city, and the venue staff and our promoter are sweet as sugar, but so are the hookers and whips you can buy two doors down. Hmmm. Assuming people still come to the show, I might feel a little silly singing about things as innocent as Fairytales. But at least I talk about the fact that Cinderella could have a drinking problem. Now that's street cred.
We have just come from Cologne for a headlining show which was incredibly good fun, and a day off which was much needed. The show was packed and I still can't seem to get over the fact that we are halfway around the world and hundreds of people come to hear us play! Das is Geil!! Thanks to all who came out and made it such a fun night. Especially the guy that gave me a Wrestling Championship Belt with my name on it. And no, I'm not joking.
I wandered away the Sunday with beautiful Gothic Cathedrals, Bratwurst, the Rhine river, (Daniel's last name, dudes) and a bowling alley that should have been open but it wasn't. Boo to that. But yay to a great dinner with friends and a good night's sleep.
Our German adventure started in a beautiful city named Baden Baden, for the New Pop Festival. We played a sold out show to over 2000 people and the whole festival transformed this already beautiful city into a little fairytale world. Red carpets on the streets, twinkle lights everywhere, gorgeous old buildings lit up from the outside with purple, pink and blue lights. It was like an inside out disco ballroom, in a really good way. I have to work on my metaphors. Oh! And I went horseback riding in the Black Forest and had lunch in a castle while the horses grazed nearby. How's that for Fairytale!? Woohoo!
We have a show tonight in Hamburg, and then it's off to Berlin, and finally Munich to sample a little bit of Oktoberfest! I'll make sure to post some pictures that hopefully capture the essence of it. I imagine we're pretty much going to act like idiots. That needs documentation.
A big thank you to all who support us and this music here in Germany. Especially our amazing brother Felix who lives with us when we come here. We have made some wonderful friends and had some unforgettable experiences and will always look forward to getting to come back to this amazing country.
So, San Diego and I have had a love affair. I applaud them for lots of reasons, one of them being their willingness to attempt to make a soft-pop-rock concert a raucous occasion. This lovely camera person captured what will forever be one of my favorite moments on stage.
Ibiza here we come.
He already rocked, but was gracious enough to ask me to come along for the ride the other night. He and his band mates are my freakin' heroes. I had the time of my life.
And nobody puts Baby in the corner.
I carried a watermelon?!
Thanks Ben!
I just watched the movie ANVIL.
It's unbelievable. It made me want to perm my hair and join a metal band and move to Czechoslovakia and play shows in underground pubs and write songs about leather.
I knew nothing about the band, but saw the preview and immediately was super excited to see it. It seriously is an incredible documentary. For such a seemingly hardcore subject matter, this movie is poignant and tender, capturing moments where you truly see how very deeply these men care about this band and each other. I bawled like a baby. (shocker of the year.)
I sound like a freaking advertisement, but seriously it was an awesome movie.
That’s all.
k.
buh.
s
Thirty Sucks!
I'm not there yet people, but I hear it sucks. I don't believe them. I think it rocks.
so...
I'm going to be brief, cause people get bored reading long things.
And by people i mean me. (when there's no pictures, it's hard to stay focused.)
I got invited to be a part of the season finale of one of my favorite shows, 30 Rock. I'm working on posting a little photo album of my escapade in NY, but it was one of my bestest days ever!! The show had all sorts of amazing guests, and the whole time I was looking around wondering what the eff I was doing there, but fuck it. They invited me. So I went.
(Anyone catch the irony of me NOT spelling the f-word the first time, then spelling it the second time and now me NOT spelling it the third time? I'm so complex.)
For those of you that saw the episode, you saw that it was a smattering of stars. So cool. And not just people who are well-known for being well-known,(BORING) but a really eclectic mix of pioneers in music who inspire the shit outta me. Not to mention the insanely talented cast and crew of the show. They are superstars to the max.
The vibe on the set was totally giddy. You know, the kid-kind of giddy, like when you find out you're getting a pony that also has wings and can fly you to meet Rainbow Brite who's going to be your new best friend, giddy.
Or when you get to sing with Elvis Costello.
Now you understand giddy?
But it wasn't just me. I think everyone felt like they were privileged to be there, and that was a really really lovely sentiment. Getting to be a part of something creative that makes you just grateful to contribute is a really rare and special occurrence. And I'm really thankful that the offer to participate came my way.
We spent a chunk of the day milling around the set of the show, and yes, I begged for a tour (thanks, Scotty G.) and took pictures in front of EVERYTHING. I have pictures of me in front of things that when I look back I don't even know what they were. Adam Levine and Robert Randolph were with me on the studio tour but they didn't think it was as cool as I did to pose in Liz Lemon's breakfast nook. I beg to differ.
Photos up really soon, I promise!
All in all, it was better than my birthday. Sorry, birthday. You've been one-upped.
I'll leave you with my favorite quote of the entire day made by the ultra-fabulous miss Cyndi Lauper:
"If you stop wearing shoes, will your feet keep growing?"
I never wanted to leave.
I wished there were sixty rocks.
xox
sb
P.S.
So... the song we sang on the show, "He Needs a Kidney", will be available on iTunes, and ALL the proceeds will go to the National Kidney Fund.
Don't miss Sara and Ingrid Michaelson's Winter Song in tonights Episode of Scrubs! Check your local listings for show times.
Sara Covers Bruce Springsteen's I'm On Fire
On Sara's recent visit to New York, she took a few moments to record a cover of Bruce Springsteen's I'm On Fire and talk about what the song means to her. The videos are featured on Bruce's site.
Sara in Worcester this Saturday!
Hi Everyone!
This is just a reminder that Sara will be playing at Assumption College this Saturday (April 18) in Worcester, MA. This date is open to the public and there are still a few seats left! There is no online ticket buying, but you can purchase tickets at:
Strawberries Music & Video
68 Stafford Street
Worcester, MA 01603
We will see you at the show!
Sara at the Sun God Festival
Hi everyone!
Sara has just announced another college tour date and this one is open to students and their friends...aka the public! She will be performing in the 27th Annual Sun God Festival at UC San Diego on May 15! Tickets are on sale at the UC San Diego box office and are available to anyone as long as they are accompanied by a current UCSD student when purchasing.
Thank you!
New Sara Bareilles dates announced!
Sara will be playing a show for MIT students in Cambridge, MA with Ben Folds on April 25. Please note that this show is open to MIT students only.
On May 17, Sara will be playing the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival in Long Beach, CA. Please go to www.longbeachpride.org for ticket info.
Don't Miss Sara On Ferguson Tonight!
Sara will be performing Gravity tonight on the Late Late show with Craig Ferguson. Check your local listings for showtimes.
Thursday Uh-Oh
Hello all. I am writing to you in a bit of a panic (but a good kind...I'll explain later) and with mixed feelings. I am extremely sorry to have to announce that our Thursday, March 12 show at Hotel Cafe will have to be postponed. I hope you all know that the postponement of a show is not something I take remotely lightly, but I had an amazing opportunity come to me and I have to make myself available for it. I can't go into too much detail right now, but as soon as it's possible to let you all in on it, I will. I can't say enough how sorry I am for the inconvenience, and please know we are working on how to make it up to Thursday night ticket holders. The details for the make-up show are as follows:
Option 1:
There will be a 2nd show on Friday night for Thursday night ticket holders only. Doors will open at 10:15pm and it will be an 'evening with' performance. All Thursday night tickets will be honored.**
Option 2:
You can still attend Thursday night's show with Raining Jane and Tony Lucca as planned and then also attend my 2nd show on Friday with the same Thursday night ticket.
Option 3:
Full refund is available at point of purchase. Please email production@hotelcafe.com. They will require the full name the tickets were bought under, the last 4 digits of the card used and your email address. The subject line should read REFUND.
** There will be a special signed poster available to all fans who attend the 2nd show on Friday to make up for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you so much for your understanding. I know this is a big ol' pain in
the butt, and I'm so sorry to do that to you. We'll make it up to you I
swear.
Much love and thanks.
s
Sara on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
Sara will be performing Gravity this coming Thursday, March 12th, on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Check your local listings for times and be sure to tune in!
Winter Song on Brothers and Sisters
Winter Song by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson will be featured in this Sunday's episode of ABC's Brothers and Sisters. Check your local listings for showtimes.
Bono and I
we had a moment.
No, I'm not joking, and I'll never be the same.
I was the only person standing while U2 performed their new single at the staples center (god knows why nobody stood up) and Bono looked at me and threw his sunglasses my way. He missed and they went over my head, but that's beside the point. They were meant for me. At least that's what I'll be telling my grandkids.
Me and Bonski connecting was just one of many amazing moments I happened to have been lucky enough to experience at the GRAMMYS! I've been thinking about writing this blog since the morning of the awards but wanted to make sure I sat down with enough time to share every detail. That lofty idea has slowly faded away and now I'm just aiming at giving you as much info as I can on what was one of my favorite days in my entire life.
the entire thing was like a beautiful dream that was all kind of weird at the same time. A beautiful dream where I get to be in the same space and time as artists that I've been inspired by my entire life and I was wearing a princess dress. Weird cause the bar was closed when i got there, Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna were literally the first people who greeted me, and my shoes were killing me. All surreal, my friends.
Getting ready was a blast, shared the morning with mimosas and coffee in my fancy hotel room and my family and besties came along too. Once we were all dolled up, we headed to the awards early in a limo that got lost. No fun.
Our sweet but potentially senile driver kept saying the word "cherry" over and over to himself. He was looking for the street called cherry. I thought he was obsessed with fruit.
The entire time I was thinking I was going to pass out. I wasn't sure if it was because the dress was tight, or if I was just too nervous to breathe. I think it was a little of both.
We arrived and watched the pre-telecast awards, headed out to walk the red-carpet, and then went into the show. Although I didn't take home any grammys, it was truly such an incredible honor being there. I was on cloud nine the entire time and although I am not usually a star-struck kind of girl, it was difficult not to be affected by the magnitude of talent in that room. Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, U2, Radiohead.... the list goes on and on. My mom sat next to Busta Rhymes and behind Snoop. I think I've said it all. ( i had to tell her who they were, though. Pretty
cute.)
It was surreal to hear my name read out loud by THE Al Green, and to feel like I was a part of the whole thing. Not only did i get to be there to witness this, but I felt acknowledged and included and I just can't stop smiling thinking about the entire night. I never wanted it to end.
But alas it did end, and now we are most happily settling into the very unique experience of being on this Gravity tour. These venues are quite intimate and it reminds me of the first shows I did in LA. I'm reconnecting with just telling stories and truly enjoying my time on stage, and I love it! We are only just beginning, and there's lots more to come... yay. I do hope to get to see some of you along the way.
Have to run, as I'm going into a food coma from chinese food I just inhaled.
must....get....to.........bed......
xoxoxozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Sara on the Today Show!!!
Join Sara as she performs "Gravity" LIVE on The Today Show, Tuesday February 17th at 10am est!
Winter Song On Greys Anatomy
Tune in tomorrow, Feb 12th, to hear Winter Song on Grey's Anatomy!
Sara will be performing her new single Gravity tonight, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Check your local listings and make sure you don't miss it!
Gravity Video and TV Appearances
Her name is Gravity and I want you to meet her.
Well, to be honest, a lot of you who might be reading this have probably already met her, so what we are doing is introducing her to people that don't normally read my bullsh*t by way of Itunes, VH1 and my cousin, Radio.
We are releasing our next single off of "Little Voice" and it's the final song on the album, called Gravity. It's actually also the oldest song on the record and we have just completed the video for it! I can't wait for you guys to check it out. It's the literal interpretation of leaving Gravity behind, and I might be biased, but I think it's beautiful. Thanks everyone who made that happen.
So many beautiful things to share with you all, Tonight I will be on the Tonight Show (aptly named), performing Gravity and then tomorrow we start rehearsals for the Gravity Tour. I can't freakin' wait!! Not to mention what's happening this coming weekend.... (Sunday Sunday Sunday)
I'm literally staring at the dress I get to wear to the Grammys, and o em gee. Oh em gee. O m g.
Again I just want to say thanks for all the love. I'm so lucky that I even get to go to this event. :) Who cares what happens now as long as I can finally get Rhianna's number.
Last time she wouldn't hand it over. Lame.
We NEED to be besties.
K.
Love you to pieces and stay tuned for more stuff.
You are all the collective sunshine of my life.
Feb 3rd - The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Feb 17th - The Today Show
Check your local listings for times.
Gravity Tour Poster Winner!
Winner Winner!
That's what they say at the casino when people win money. I never win money, but I've heard that that's what happens.
I have to say everyone, I knew this was going to be a fun contest, but I had no idea of just how amazed I would be by everyone's submissions. What an incredible group of people you are, and I just want to say thank you thank you for taking the time and energy to make a poster.
It was so difficult in fact to pick a winner that I have ended up with two.
LISA MARIE CARROLL
AND LISA BLONDER OHLENKAMP
Congratulations ladies! And again, thank you all for your truly amazing work.
See you on tour!!
Xo
Sara
A New Presale!
Dear Sara Bareilles fan,
As a thank you for your loyal support over the past year, we would like to personally invite you to participate in a special pre-sale for an additional date that has been added to Sara’s 2009 Winter Tour! Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 30, but you have access to tickets BEFORE they go on sale. TODAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 at 5:00pm Local Venue Time presale tickets will be available for purchase for the show listed below. Tickets are very limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
I hope so, cause I'm announcing the first-ever-bi-centennial-semi-non-annual
GRAVITY TOUR POSTER CONTEST!
Horrible introduction, but great idea I think.
I know I'm writing to an immensely creative bunch of readers out there, so put your talents to good use, and send in your submissions to create a tour poster for our Gravity Tour!
We are embarking on a month of incredibly intimate shows where we are taking a new approach to our performance. Not so much costumes and circus dogs, (although that would be AWESOME) but new instrumentation and arrangements, some new songs and covers, and hopefully just a lovely bookend to wrap up our touring for this record.
The chosen submission will be picked by yours truly. (me, sara, duh.) We will do a limited edition printing of YOUR design and offer the posters for sale on the Gravity Tour ONLY!
ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
The winner will also receive a pretty cool package of stuff:
not so much costumes and circus dogs but...
4 tickets to the show of your choice
Meet and greet with moi (that's where we MEET and GREET each other) Signed copy of Little Voice on Vinyl DVD of Between the Lines Sara B t-shirts and other fun stuff.
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.
SEND THEM TO: gravitypostercontest@gmail.com
I can't wait to see your beautiful minds at work! Lots of love and welcome to the new year! Go Gravity!
Happy New Year! As a thank you for your loyal support over the past year, we would like to personally invite you to participate in a special pre-sale for 2 additional dates added to Sara's 2009 Winter Tour! Tickets begin go on sale on Saturday, January 10, but you have access to tickets BEFORE they go on sale. Presale tickets are now available for purchase for the shows listed below. Tickets are very limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Thursday, March 12 Los Angeles, CA Hotel Cafe
Friday, March 13 Los Angeles, CA Hotel Cafe
Catch Sara performing live on WPLJ this monday morning
Sara will be performing a few songs, including Winter Song with Ingrid Michaelson, this coming Monday Dec 22nd on WPLJ in New York as part of their yearly rock auction to benefit the Blythedale Children’s Hospital. If you're not in new york, you can listen online at www. wplj. com
Two Thousand and Eights
I recently wrote a new song. I've been doing a lot of that lately actually, as I'm finding myself getting ready to have a bit more time on my hands. At this point I'm taking a few weeks of much needed time off to start thinking about the next chapter, the next record, the new batch of songs, everything. The prospect of a whole month to myself to just hole up and get cozy with the idea of creating new music, and reconnecting with my life at home is incredible. And fucking scary.
The song is called Anchors Away and that's how I feel right now. even though it seems a bit counter intuitive that spending more time at home would feel like setting out to sea, but it's true. I'm simply not used to it. We have been so blessed this year with a million and one adventures, amazing touring experiences, nights out on the town, dance parties, injuries, arguments, laughter, all wrapped up as an oddly perfect collection of memories. And I'm so grateful.
I wish I could give you guys an idea of what to expect (if you are interested in expecting anything) but to be totally honest, I'm not really sure myself. There is nothing concrete at this point other than the fact that yes I am working on the next record and the writing process is the coolest experiment I've experienced up to this point. I'm trying to push myself in all sorts of directions to see what feels good. What is the most fun to sing, to play, to talk about...whatever. It's incredibly inspiring for me, and I can't wait to share all these ideas with you eventually. I'm sure some of you will be stoked and some of you will be pissed with what comes out, but that's life and I've learned to embrace how incredibly diverse my fans are. I truly feel like you guys are the coolest, most rock-solid group of people out there and so thanks for listening up to this point.
I'm sitting in a plane right now. I don't know why i tend to write these blogs from planes but there is something really nostalgic about being up here. Somehow the minutes in the air lend themselves to being really reflective of both where you were and where you are going. Right now I'm going to San Diego. My family went on a trip to San Diego when I was little. which reminds me of the first time we took a family trip to Disneyland and stayed at a budget motel and had to keep stuffing tissue in the cracks in the walls so cockroaches wouldn't scurry out. And my two sisters got the chicken pox. And I decided that I wanted to move into the Peter Pan ride. Hmmm.
Looking back is fun. I encourage you to do it. Especially when you are the front car in a caravan and people are depending on YOU to know where they are going. I don't know what I'm saying. Maybe I'm saying drive safely? Maybe I'm saying don't caravan, and invest in navigation systems. I'm not sure. Either way, wherever you are going please know that a girl in a plane somewhere over central california is sending out acres of love and gratitude for watching her where she's been going this year. I'll let you know where I end up.
:)
love and peace.
Happy Holidays.
xo
sara
Sara goes back on tour!
Grammy-nominated Sara Bareilles is kicking off the new year by heading back out on the road for her third set of headlining dates in support of her gold-certified debut album LITTLE VOICE, featuring the Grammy-nominated Song of the Year, "Love Song". Following her extremely successful string of fall dates, Sara will officially hit the road on February 11th at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, and will cover 11 major cities across America, wrapping things up at The Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Joining Sara on tour this winter is soulful singer-songwriter, opening act Tony Lucca.
Don't miss Sara and Ingrid on The Tonight Show
Sara and Ingrid Michaelson will be on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno tomorrow night, Dec 9th, performing Winter Song from The Hotel Cafe Presents: Winter Songs. If you haven't seen the video yet, watch it here and let us know what you think!
Also, don't miss Sara and Ingrid on the Billy Bush radio show from 7-11 the same night!
Sara receives 2 Grammy Nominations and the Winter Song Video premieres!
Sara Bareilles marked another milestone in her already remarkable career today by grabbing two Grammy nomination. "Love Song," the hit single from her debut album, Little Voice garnered the female singer-songwriter a nomination for "Song Of The Year," as well as for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" as nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced at the Nokia Theatre last evening.
Sara's show in Eureka, CA on December 19 is now sold out. Sara is looking forward to performing in her hometown for two sold out nights!
Between The Lines featured at iTunes
Itunes is featuring Sara's new DVD, Between The Lines: Live At The Fillmore, so head over to iTunes and get your copy now!
Manchester and Dublin cancellation
Due to an unfortunate scheduling conflict, the shows in Manchester (Nov 21) and Dublin (Nov 24) are being canceled. Refunds are available at point of purchase.
New Webisode!
Check out Sara's new Webisode of she and the band on stage with the Counting Crows!
Between The Lines: Live At The Filmore DVD out today!
Today Sara Bareilles releases Between The Lines: Live At The Fillmore DVD via Epic Records. (Available on Blu-Ray on November 11) In addition to a complete LIVE show, the package includes exclusive acoustic performances, an intimate behind the scenes view of Sara and her band as they prepare for their first headlining performance at the iconic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, CA, - filmed by Danny Clinch and Pablo Casaverde - music videos and more. The package will also include a CD of the full length concert.
"Between The Lines is exactly that, says Sara Bareilles. It is not only a concert DVD, but a film that shares what happened backstage and in the days surrounding our Fillmore show. This is very much a personal portrait of who I am and where I come from, including a performance in Sausalito with some of my best friends... all against the beautiful backdrop of my Northern California Coast."
This DVD - which gives fans over two hours of footage - features a full length LIVE concert filmed on July 12, 2007 at the sold-out Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, CA, an exclusive acoustic set performed by Sara and her band on a houseboat, music videos for "Fairytale," "Love Song," and "Bottle It Up," a bonus CD of the full length concert and much more! Between The Lines: Live At The Fillmore DVD allows fans of Sara Bareilles to get an up close and personal view of her as an artist, her life on the road, the path she took to get to where she is today, and as she describes so well – a portrait of who she is.
Sara is currently on a headlining tour that officially kicked off on October 9th at Spreckles in San Diego, CA and will cover over 20 major cities across America, wrapping on November 7th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Set List For Between The Lines: Live At The Fillmore:
1. Bottle It Up
2. Vegas
3. Morningside
4. Love On The Rocks
5. Between The Lines
6. Fairytale
7. August Moon
8. City
9. Love Song
10. Many The Miles
11. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
12. Gravity
Bonus Features Include:
- Exclusive Acoustic Performances
- Music Videos For "Fairytale," "Love Song," "Bottle It Up"
- CD of the Full Length Concert
Watch Between The Lines live at Imeem!
Head over to Imeem.com right now to watch Between The Lines live from Sara's upcoming DVD and CD of the same name, out tomorrow Oct 28th. If you haven't pre-ordered your copy yet, click here to do so!
Preorder Between The Lines on DVD or Blu-Ray and get a free download!
Pre-Order Between The Lines on DVD or Blu-Ray here and get an instant download of her live performance of the song "City"!
Disclaimer: Oktoberfest is a festival built around beer. You're not supposed to make very much sense in that kind of environment. And believe me, we don't Enjoy.
Sara Bareilles featured on The Hotel Cafe presents: Winter Songs
In the year of the female singer-songwriter, Epic Records and Hotel Cafe have partnered up to release The Hotel Cafe presents Winter Songs - a compilation of both original recordings as well as classic holiday tracks sung by a lineup of female singer-songwriters including many who have been associated with Hotel Cafe including Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson, Brandi Carlile, and KT Tunstall. The star-studded album, which was released today, will also feature an exslusive medley of the traditional folk song, "Auld Lang Syne." 50 cents from the sale of each album and at least 60 cents from the sale of each download of "Auld Lang Syne" will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
On making Hotel Cafe Presents Winter Songs, singer Sara Bareilles had this to say, "I honestly never thought I would ever be on a Holiday alubm, but when the idea of the Hotel Cafe putting one together came about, I was really excited. I was honored to be a part of a compilation showcasing the incredible female talent at the Cafe, and Ingrid Michaelson and I wrote a song specifically for this project. I'm really looking forward to sharing it. The entire album will be incredibly beautiful."
Hear clips from the whole album here, watch a video of Sara and Ingrid recording Winter Song here, and get the album here.
Los Angeles - The Wiltern
Just a reminder to all those attending Sara's sold out performance at The Wiltern tomorrow night, doors are at 8:00pm and the show starts at 8:30pm.
Portland show rescheduled
Due to Scheduling confilcts the Sara Bareilles concert scheduled for this Tuesday, October 14th at the Crystal Ballroom has been postponed until Sunday, December 14 2008. The show remains at the Crystal Ballroom.
All tickets for the October 14th Crystal Ballroom date and the previously scheduled Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall date will be honored for the new date.
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, the Crystal Ballroom box office, at Joes stores, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 503.224.4400.
Both Sara Bareille and Monqui Presents sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
Around the World in 3 weeks: Londontown
Welcome to the UK, and more specifically, London, and more specifically Sara's best lip-reading attempt. This is just a snippet of what it feels like to be in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, trying to give a good city tour. I'm sticking to music.
Bottle It Up will be featured in tonight's episode of The Hills. Tell all your friends and make sure you don't miss it!!
Watch the trailer for Sara's new DVD
Sara's new DVD, "Between the Lines: Live at the Fillmore", comes out Oct 28th (Blu Ray 11/11) and you can see the trailer here. In addition to a complete LIVE show, the package includes exclusive acoustic performances, and an intimate behind the scenes view of Sara and her band as they prepare for their first headlining performance at the iconic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The package will also include a bonus CD of the full length concert.
"Between the Lines" is exactly that. It is not only a concert DVD, but a film that shares what happened backstage and in the days surrounding our Fillmore show. This is very much a personal portrait of who I am and where I am from, including a performance in Sausalito with some of my best friends... all against the beautiful backdrop of my Northern California Coast. - Sara
Don't Miss Sara On Tour!
Sara on Lipstick Jungle!
Tune in this Wednesday, October 1st, to catch Sara Bareilles perform her hit single, "Bottle It Up" on NBC's Lipstick Jungle!!
Octoberfest!
Be sure to check out Sara's blog from Octoberfest in Germany!
Portland, OR Venue Change
Please note that the venue for Sara's show in Portland on 10/14 has been changed to the CRYSTAL BALLROOM. All tickets purchased for the show at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall will be honored at the Crystal.
Vegimightmovehere
I might move here.
Not really, but i wouldn't mind it if it happened.
We arrived in Australia six days ago and they're not joking when they say "You'll love it here." I know that's not much of a catch phrase, and they don't actually say that in any sort of formal way, I was just thinking that if you happen to meet an Aussie at any point in your life and they happen to have said "you'll love it here" they probably wouldn't have been joking. Because I really love it here, and I would think it's not really a JOKING sort of thing to say, well, I don't know, Anyway...
I'm changing my name to McCauley. I'll show you why.
This is my new best friend, McCauley. And everybody knows that best friends have to have the same name. :)
Thanks to our awesome Zoo hosts, Jane, Amy and Gabe, we had close encounters with Koala Bears, kangaroos, wallabies, stick-bugs, and a possum that was in a knit cap. stopit. so. cute. Spent the entire day geeking out on the animals down under, and acting like little kids at the Taronga Zoo. Highly recommend that. :)
So now you know how we spent the whole of our day yesterday... But we have already done loads of awesome things like opening a show for the incredible Newton Faulkner here in Sydney, and I played on Australian Dancing with the Stars. We have wandered the botanical gardens in both Melbourne and Sydney, and I have met all sorts of wonderful radio and tv hosts who are playing Love Song and Bottle it Up for people down under!
Overall, australia has been unbelievable. The people are warm, and friendly, the scenery is outrageous and the accent is dreamy. I really do love it here. we will be leaving in just a couple of days (boo) but heading to London (yay)!
I really just wanted to check in and show off the fact that I met a Koala bear. don't be jealous. Or do. I don't care. He's MY friggin' best friend. so there.
Due to the closure of Birdland in Vienna, Sara’s show on November 12 will now be at the Porgy and Bess Club. All tickets purchased for the show at Birdland will by honored.
In the year of the female singer-songwriter, Epic Records and Hotel Cafe have partnered up to release Hotel Cafe Presents Winter Songs - a compilation of both original recordings as well as classic holiday tracks sung by a lineup of female singer-songwriters including many who have been associated with Hotel Cafe including Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Brandi Carlile and KT Tunstall. The star-studded album, which will be released on October 14 will also feature an exclusive medley of the traditional folk song, "Auld Lang Syne" from which all proceeds on U.S. sales will benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
On making Hotel Cafe Presents Winter Songs, singer Sara Bareilles had this to say, "I honestly never thought I would ever be on a Holiday album, but when the idea of the Hotel Cafe putting one together came about, I was really excited. I was honored to be a part of a compilation showcasing the incredible female talent at the Cafe, and Ingrid Michaelson and I wrote a song specifically for this project. I'm really looking forward to sharing it. The entire album will be incredibly beautiful."
Included on this unique album are five incredible original recordings starting off with a stunning recording of "Winter Song," a gorgeous duet of which Sara Bareilles co-wrote and recorded with Ingrid Michaelson. Other originals include, "The Heartache Can Wait" which Brandi Carlile penned, "Misletoe" from Colbie Caillat, "All My Bells Are Ringing" from newcomer Lenka, and the sassy "Maybe Next Year (X-Mas Song,)" sung by Meiko.
Hi all, I couldn't wait to share the news that we have just confirmed our Fall Headlining Tour. (cool tour name to be decided) I can't tell you how pumped I am to come back for our second round of headlining dates, the first ones were so freakin' amazing. We are playing some incredible venues and this time we actually will touch down on the West Coast! We are going to be out with two of my favorite acts, MARC BROUSSARD, and RAINING JANE, so please keep an eye out for when tickets go on sale in a city near you. See you soon!
Xo
sara
Totally Touring - watch Sara's announcement about the dates here:
New Tour Video Blog and the VMA's
Hey everyone! Sara is hard at work on the road, and while being there, she wants to keep you all updated on what shes up to. Sara will be posting video blogs about her time on tour from rehearsals and sound checks, to the van and in between. Take your own look into her tour! Click Here for her first video blog!
Be sure to check back to watch the others and see what life on the road is really like!
This year MTV is letting the viewers pick the nominees for the Video Music Awards so Sara needs you to help vote her in! Voting opens to day for Best New Artist so tell all of your friends and go to vma.mtv.com to vote for Sara!
CBS Appearance
Don't miss Sara Bareilles on the CBS Early Show on July 22 at 7a.m. (Check Local Listings)
Help Sara win a VMA
This year MTV is letting the viewers pick the nominees for the Video Music Awards so Sara needs you to help vote her in! Voting will last for 4 weeks with a different category for each week. Voting opens today for Best Female Video so tell all of your friends and watch FNMTV tonight at 8pm to find out how to vote for Sara!
On Sale - The Wiltern - Los Angeles October 11
Sara Bareilles will be performing live at The Wiltern in LA on October 11. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10:00am PST.
Click here to get your tickets then. We look forward to seeing you!
Confessional
Dearest peoples...
This confessional comes twofold (an excellent word that goes under used by my standards, thankyouverymuch.):
First of all, on Saturday night, July 12,we filmed our first concert DVD at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco.
It was absolutely perfect.
Now let me explain: the show was not without mistakes, and I did not remember every chord. I had to use a lyric sheet and I forgot to wear deodorant. My forehead was all shiny on stage because it was hot as f*ck and there were lots of us breathing in there. The day was not without little hiccups and challenges. Literal hiccups, actually. Those suck big time.But there was just simply some sort of magic that graced our moments on that stage and the time leading up to it. We poured our hearts out and the audience was sweet and supportive, and they laughed at my jokes and poured all their love back to us onstage. It was pure. It was honest.
It was absolutely perfect.
Thank you to every last heart and soul that made that night possible. I will never, ever forget it.
Secondly, but not lastly:
I'm sending along a very special announcement that I'm so thrilled to finally get to write. My first album, an independent release from 2004 called Careful Confessions is being re-released at last!
I've been waiting to get to share this chapter of my life for such a long time, and I'm so excited that it's finally here. but I consider this album a snapshot of where I've been and I'm very proud of it. Not that you asked, but I figured I'd tell you what was going on in my life at that time.If you don't want to know, simply avert your eyes and go back to what you were doing before you started reading this.
I had just graduated college and was trying desperately to feel like a real musician. I had won a small songwriter contest and the prize was free CD duplication. Lo and behold, I had no CD to duplicate. Lo and behold,you can't duplicate nothing. Well, I guess you can, but that seems like a waste of time, honestly. So i did what any good, broke, recent grad does. I called my dad and asked him to spot me some cash so I could go in the studio. I recorded six songs with my good friend and wonderful producer http://www.gabrielmann.com. I learned how little I knew about just about everything, and fell completely in love with learning the language of my own music. It was exhilarating and humbling all at once. It was the beginning of what Ihope to be a very long relationship with making music in a studio. We completed the album with some live tracks and called it a day. Well, we called it Careful Confessions, but whatever.
It's strange to have to try and explain your history to someone once they are familiar with your present. Careful Confessions is in a lot of ways very different from the music we make now,but I am equally as proud of this record as I am of Little Voice. It was made with the same level of commitment and dedication, and the rough edges are there because that's who I am. There are a lot of the same songs and some new (old) ones, and it's a part of my history as a musician and a songwriter. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I did.
And if you don't enjoy the journey, they make great coasters.
Don't miss SARA BAREILLES as she performs "Bottle It Up" on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO Tonight! Wednesday July 9, 2008 11:35 PM - 12:35 AM on NBC.
The Fillmore is sold out!
Sara's show at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on July 12 is now sold out.
Filming at The Fillmore this Saturday.
We are happy to announce that Sara's show at The Fillmore in San Francisco this Saturday will be filmed for an upcoming DVD.
Hi all. This one is actually from me, Sara.
Hi. I should apologize for not writing more of these, but every time i try and promise that I'll do better in the future. I don't. So maybe we should keep our expectations where they are and secretly I'll try and work on it, so that way there's no pressure from either of us and i have nothing to apologize for when I see you at Thanksgiving. (We may not actually see each other at Thanksgiving. It was also a bad idea to mention that as well. Sorry.)Moving on. I wanted to use this little email to check in and talk about myself. It's nice to do it in emails, then no one interrupts you and tells you how much you talk about yourself. :) There are several really fun things going on in the near future in the lives of the SBworldcampmembers. (that's a new one.) I was chosen as one of the artists featured in MTV's 52/52 campaign! It's a really cool way to see snippets of new artists and they play the sh*t out of these clips so there's a good chance you'll see one if you watch MTV. We filmed a series of vignettes that involve flight attendants, park rangers, swimmers, and velour tracksuits. I'm not joking. Please tune in. They will be airing all this week ( July 7-11) scattered throughout the day on MTV. I'm actually really curious to see how it all turned out, and had so much fun filming. Hooray for fun things. Fun thing #2We are Sophomores on Jay Leno! We are returning to play "Bottle it Up" and I'm really excited to go back and try to not be as nervous as I was before. We'll be there on WEDNESDAY, JULY 9. He's on NBC. You already knew that though. Fun thing #3I'm writing new music! This is a total side-bar, but I'm pretty excited about it, and i can't wait to start sharing the new songs. I feel very inspired right now, and we've had an awesome vacation at home, so there's been some time to reflect and put things into music. Fun thing #4Tom Arnold, Sandra Bullock, Chevy Chase, Bill Cosby, Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Willis are all former bartenders.I'm actually not sure about that last one. I got it off a weird website. Try it as a conversation starter. It just may work. Thank you for reading this silly email about me and Chevy Chase. We really appreciate it.Peace and love,sara
UK fans - order your single and album now!
The single 'Love Song' is now out in all great Uk record shops and also on iTunes UK!
If you're more of a CD person then never fear, click here
Don'ty forget - you can get ringtones from your mobile phone operator's music pages too. The UK version of the album 'Little Voice' is out 16th June but you can preorder NOW from here (and in case you didnt realis , the UK version has added exclusive content if you place in your PC/ Mac!) :
Toronto (8/19/08) on sale Monday April 7 at 3:00pm local time. Buy Tickets.
Sara Bareilles On Tour with Maroon 5 & Counting Crows!
Check the 'Tour' section for the most current dates!
Rebroadcast of Sara Bareilles on NPR's World Cafe
The World Cafe will be broadcasting the session featuring Sara Bareilles on Monday, April 14th, 2008.
Click here to find out when NPR is broadcasting the show in your area!
As you've already seen, we've got a lot on tap for this year, including the formation of our street-team (The B Team). In the meantime, feel free to email us here to get on our growing list of B Teamers.
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Head under water
and they tell me to breathe easy for a while
the breathing gets harder, even i know that
You made room for me but it’s too soon to see
if I’m happy in your hands
I’m unusually hard... Read More »
Gonna sell my car and go to Vegas
Cause somebody told me that’s where dreams would be
Gonna sell my car and go to Vegas
Finally see my name upon the Palace marquis
Gonna quit my job and move to New... Read More »
There’ll be girls across the nation that will eat this up
babe
I know that it’s your soul but could you bottle it up and
Get down to the heart of it, no it’s my heart you’re shit out of
your luck
D... Read More »
Just about the time the shadows call
I undress my mind and dare you to follow
Paint a portrait of my mystery
Only close my eyes and you are here with me
A nameless face to think I see
To sit and wa... Read More »
I could use another cigarette
But don't worry daddy, I'm not addicted yet
One too many drinks tonight and I miss you
Like you were mine
All your stormy words have barely broken
And you sound like ... Read More »
I'm not scared of you now
Or so I say
There’s no reason to run
Although I may
I’m not as sure as I seem
This much I know
What does it mean when you leave and I follow…
CHORUS
I could try to forget... Read More »
Time to tell me the truth
To burden your mouth for what you say
No pieces of paper in the way
Cause I can’t continue pretending to choose
The opposite sides on which we fall
The loving you laters i... Read More »
We met on a rainy evening in the summertime
Don't think I need to tell you more
I needed a raise I worked so hard for this love of mine, love of
mine.
Still I got nothing to show for it.
Here's a s... Read More »
There’s a harvest each Saturday night
At the bars filled with perfume and hitching a ride
A place you can stand for one night and get gone
It’s clear this conversation ain’t doing a thing
Cause the... Read More »
There’s too many things that I haven’t done yet
Too many sunsets
I haven’t seen
You can’t waste the day wishing it’d slow down
You would have thought by now
I’d have learned something
I made up my... Read More »
Cinderella’s on her bedroom floor she’s got a
Crush on the guy at the liquor store
Cause Mr. Charming don’t come home anymore
And she forgets why she came here.
Sleeping Beauty’s in a foul mood for... Read More »
Something always brings me back to you. It never takes too
long. No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment
I'm gone.
You hold me without touch. You keep me without chains.... Read More »
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Head under water
and they tell me to breathe easy for a while
the breathing gets harder, even i know that
You made room for me but it’s too soon to see
if I’m happy in your hands
I’m unusually hard to hold on to
Blank stares at blank pages
no easy way to say this
you mean well, but you make this hard on me
I'm not gonna write you a love song
’cause you asked for it
’cause you need one, you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
’cause you tell me it's
make or breaking this
if you’re on your way
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving I’m gonna need a better reason to write
you a love song today
I learned the hard way
that they all say things you want to hear
and my heavy heart sinks deep down under you
and your twisted words, your help just hurts
you are not what i thought you were
hello to high and dry
Convinced me to please you
made me think that I need this too
I’m trying to let you hear me as I am
I'm not gonna write you a love song
’cause you asked for it
’cause you need one, you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
’cause you tell me it's
make or breaking this
if you’re on your way
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving I’m gonna need a better reason to write
you a love song today
Promise me that you'll leave the light on
to help me see with daylight, my guide, gone
’cause I believe there's a way you can love me because I say
I wont write you a love song
’cause you asked for it
’cause you need one you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
’cause you tell me it's make or breaking this
is that why you wanted a love song
’cause you asked for it
’cause you need one you see
I’m not gonna write you a love song
’cause you tell me it's make or breaking this
if you’re on your way
I’m not gonna write you to stay
if your heart is nowhere in it
I don’t want it for a minute
Babe, I’ll walk the seven seas when i believe that there's a reason
to
write you a love song today
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Gonna sell my car and go to Vegas
Cause somebody told me that’s where dreams would be
Gonna sell my car and go to Vegas
Finally see my name upon the Palace marquis
Gonna quit my job and move to New York
’Cause somebody told me that’s where dreamers should go
Gonna quit my job and move to New York
And tattoo my body with every Broadway show.
Listen up now honey, you’re gonna be sorry
Can’t get out from under a sky that is falling and you say
No fame no money I’m nobody
The way I’m running has sure got me down on my knees.
But next stop, Vegas please.
Gotta get to Vegas
Can you take me to Vegas?
Gonna sell my house and cross the border
Cause somebody told me dreams live in Mexico
Gonna sell my house I got to lose ten pounds and cross the
border
And make sweet love upon the white sandy shore.
Listen up now honey, you’re gonna be sorry
Can’t get out from under a sky that is falling and you say
No fame no money I’m nobody
The way I’m running has sure got me down on my knees.
But next stop, Vegas please.
It’s always just around the corner or you’re on your way to
somewhere
That is bigger or better… If you could only get there
It’s never your fault you can’t start your own winning streak
But I’d hate to lose you to the fortune you seek
I’m gonna lose my mind and sail the ocean.
’Cause somebody told me there were cherry blue skies
I’m gonna fix my mind with a final destination
And have a deep sleep upon a sweet dream I’ll never realize… no
Listen up now honey, you’re gonna be sorry
Can’t get out from under a sky that is falling and you say
No fame no money I’m nobody
The way I’m running has sure got me down on my knees.
But next stop, Vegas please?
Can you take me to Vegas
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
There’ll be girls across the nation that will eat this up
babe
I know that it’s your soul but could you bottle it up and
Get down to the heart of it, no it’s my heart you’re shit out of
your luck
Don’t make me tell you again my love love love love.
Love love love love.
I am aiming to be somebody this somebody trusts with her delicate
soul
I don’t claim to know much except soon as you start to make room
for the parts
That aren’t you it gets harder to bloom in a garden of love love
love love
Love Love love love
Only thing I ever could need , only one good thing worth trying to
be and it’s
Love
Love
Love
Love
I do it for Love
Love
Love
Love
We can understand the sentiment you’re saying to us oh,
But sensible sells so could you kindly shut up and get started
At keeping your part of the bargain aw please little darlin’
You’re killing me sweetly with love, love love love
Love love love love
Only thing I ever could need only one good thing worth trying to
be
Love
Love
Love
Love
I do it for Love
Love
Love
Love
Started as a flicker meant to be a flame
Skin has gotten thicker but it burns the same
Still a baby in a cradle got to take my first fall
baby's getting next to nowhere with her back against the wall.
You meant to make me happy make me sad.
Want to make it better better so bad.
But save your resolutions for your never new year
There is only one solution I can see here.
Love you’re all I ever could need only one good thing worth trying
to be and it’s
Love
Love
Love
Love
I do it for love, love, love, love
Oh, only gonna get get what you give away, so give love, love
Only gonna get get what you give away
Love.
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Just about the time the shadows call
I undress my mind and dare you to follow
Paint a portrait of my mystery
Only close my eyes and you are here with me
A nameless face to think I see
To sit and watch the waves with me till they’re gone
A heart I’d swear I’d recognize is made out of my own devices….
could I be wrong?
CHORUS
The time that I’ve taken
I pray is not wasted
Have I already tasted my piece of one sweet love?
Sleepless nights you creep inside of me
paint your shadows on the breath that we share
You take more than just my sanity
You take my reason not to care.
No ordinary wings I’ll need the sky itself will carry me back to
you
The things I dream that I can do I’ll open up the moon for you
Just come down soon
CHORUS
The time that I’ve taken
I pray is not wasted
Have I already tasted my piece of one sweet love?
Ready and waiting for a heart worth the breaking
But I’d settle for an honest mistake in the name of one sweet
love.
Savor the sorrow to soften the pain sip on the southern rain
As I do, I don’t look don’t touch don’t do anything
but hope that there is a you.
The earth that is the space between, I’d banish it from under me…to
get to you.
Your unexpected love provides my solitary’s suicide…oh I wish I
knew
CHORUS
The time that I’ve taken
I pray is not wasted
Have I already tasted my piece of one sweet love?
Ready and waiting for a heart worth the breaking
But I’d settle for an honest mistake in the name of one sweet
love.
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
I could use another cigarette
But don't worry daddy, I'm not addicted yet
One too many drinks tonight and I miss you
Like you were mine
All your stormy words have barely broken
And you sound like thunder though you've barely spoken
Oh, it looks like rain tonight and thank God
’Cause a clear sky just wouldn't feel right.
CHORUS
He's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
(He’ll come round soon I know)
You may be my final match
’Cause I chase everything when you play throw and I play catch
It never took much to keep me satisfied
But all the bullshit you feed me you miss me you need me
This hungry heart will not subside
CHORUS
He's taken and leaving
But I keep believing
That he's gonna come round soon
Until I see him again
I'm staying believing
That it won't be deceiving
When he's gonna come round
Well I may seem naive if I cry as you leave
Like I'm just one more tortured heart
These cracks that I show as I'm watching you go aren't tearing me
apart
I may seem naive if I cry as you leave
Like I'm just one more tortured heart
These cracks that I show as I'm watching you go aren't tearing me
apart
The angels said I'd smile today
Well who needs angels anyway?
CHORUS
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
I'm not scared of you now
Or so I say
There’s no reason to run
Although I may
I’m not as sure as I seem
This much I know
What does it mean when you leave and I follow…
CHORUS
I could try to forget what you do when I let you get
Through to me but then you do it over again
I could rage like a fire and you’d bring rain I desire
’Till you get to me on my morningside
Keep my distance I tried
No use
But no matter the miles
I’m back to you
CHORUS
I could try to forget what you do when I let you get
Through to me but then you do it over again
I could rage like a fire and you’d bring rain I desire
’Till you get to me on my morningside
Let me down you say never, baby blues, don’t you ever
I’m used to being one with the misfortune to find
Afternoons run for cover and full moons just wonder
What it looks like here on my morningside
Look back, don’t you dare let me start to do that
I don’t care if the things that I have
Only make me afraid to lose I
Need to let go
Need to want to keep letting you know
That we both have a reason to follow
Long as we let this lead I’m barely breathing
CHORUS
I try to forget what you do to me but then you do it over again
I could rage like a fire and you’d bring rain
‘Till you get to me on my morningside
Let me down you say never, baby, don’t you ever
I’m used to being one with the misfortune to find
Afternoons run for cover and full moons just wonder
What it looks like here on my morningside
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Time to tell me the truth
To burden your mouth for what you say
No pieces of paper in the way
Cause I can’t continue pretending to choose
The opposite sides on which we fall
The loving you laters if at all
No right minds could wrong be this many times.
My memory is cruel
I’m queen of attention to details
Defending intentions if he fails
Until now, he told me her name
It sounded familiar in a way
I could have sworn I’d heard him say it ten thousand times
If only I had been listening.
We met on a rainy evening in the summertime
Don't think I need to tell you more
I needed a raise I worked so hard for this love of mine, love of
mine.
Still I got nothing to show for it.
Here's a simplification of everything we're going though
You plus me is bad news
But you're a lovely creation, I like to think that I am too
But my friends said I look better without you.
Tongue tied and twisted, go on baby, and go to my head.
CHORUS
Babe, baby believe me
If I stay it ain't gonna be easy
Okay we'll do it your way, but this is the last time
You'll hear the beautiful sound of love coming down
Love on the rocks.
You love the chase but hate me for the runaround
And we both just tired of the whole thing.
You tell me what you want you need you know you have to have
And I just pretend I'm listening
Too tired this time to deal with old suits you wear ; your ties
that won't bind.
CHORUS
Babe, baby believe me
If I stay it ain't gonna be easy
Okay we'll do it your way, but this is the last time
You'll hear the beautiful sound of love coming down
Hot as hell
Cold as ice
Sip it slow cause it's so nice
Dulls my senses drives my pain but I do it again
Burns a bit to the touch, dangerous if it's too much
If this bottle could talk….
Love on the Rocks
CHORUS
Babe, baby believe me
If I stay it ain't gonna be easy
Okay we'll do it your way, but this is the last time
You'll hear the beautiful sound of love coming down
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
There’s a harvest each Saturday night
At the bars filled with perfume and hitching a ride
A place you can stand for one night and get gone
It’s clear this conversation ain’t doing a thing
Cause these boys only listen to me when I sing
And I don’t feel like singing tonight
All the same songs
CHORUS
In these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I’m finding every reason to be gone
Nothing here to hold on to
Could I hold you?
The situation’s always the same
You got your wolves in their clothes whispering Hollywood’s
name
Stealing gold from the silver they see
But it’s not me
CHORUS
In these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I’m finding every reason to be gone
Nothing here to hold on to
Could I hold you?
Calling out somebody save me I feel like I’m fading away
Am I gone?
Calling out somebody save me I feel like I’m fading…
CHORUS
In these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I’m finding every reason to be gone
There’s nothing here to hold on to
Could I hold on to you?
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
There’s too many things that I haven’t done yet
Too many sunsets
I haven’t seen
You can’t waste the day wishing it’d slow down
You would have thought by now
I’d have learned something
I made up my mind when I was a young girl
I’ve been given this one world
I won’t worry it away
But now and again I lose sight of the good life
I get stuck in a low light
But then Love comes in
CHORUS
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
Many the Miles
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
But send me the miles, and I’ll be happy to
Follow you Love
I do what I can wherever I end up
To keep giving my good love and spreading it around
‘Cause I’ve had my fair share of take care and goodbyes
I’ve learned how to cry
And I’m better for that
Sing…
CHORUS
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
Many the Miles
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
But send me the miles, and I’ll be happy to
Follow you Love
Red letter day, and I’m in a blue mood
Wishing that blue would just carry me away
I’ve been talking to God don’t know if it’s helping or not
But surely something has got to got to got to give
’Cause I can’t keep waiting to live
CHORUS
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
Many the Miles
How far do I have to go to get to you?
Many the Miles
But send me the miles, and I’ll be happy to
Follow you Love
CHORUS
There’s too many things I haven’t done yet
Too many sunsets I haven’t seen
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Cinderella’s on her bedroom floor she’s got a
Crush on the guy at the liquor store
Cause Mr. Charming don’t come home anymore
And she forgets why she came here.
Sleeping Beauty’s in a foul mood for shame she says,
None for you dear prince, I’m tired today.
I’d rather sleep my whole life away than have you keep me from
dreaming
CHORUS
’Cause I don’t care for your fairytales
You’re so worried 'bout the maiden though you know
She’s only waiting on the next best thing
Snow White is doing dishes again cause what else can you do
With seven itty-bitty men?
Sends them to bed and she calls up a friend, says will you meet me
at midnight?
The tall blonde lets out a cry of despair says,
Would have cut it myself if I knew men could climb hair
I’ll have to find another tower somewhere and keep away from the
windows.
CHORUS
’Cause I don’t care for your fairytales
You’re so worried 'bout the maiden though you know
She’s only waiting on the next best thing
Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom
Man made up a story said that I should believe him
Go and tell your white knight that he’s handsome in hindsight
But I don’t want the next best thing
So I sing and hold my head down and I break these walls 'round
me
Can’t take no more of your fairytale love
CHORUS
’Cause I don’t care for your fairytales
You’re so worried 'bout the maiden though you know
She’s only waiting on the next best thing
I don’t care
I don’t care
You worry bout the maiden though you know
She’s only waiting spent her whole life being graded on the
Sanctity of patience and a dumb appreciation
But the story needs some mending and a better happy ending
’Cause I don’t want the next best thing
No, no I don’t want the next best thing.
Autumn De Wilde (photographer) | Patrick Osborne (animation)
Something always brings me back to you. It never takes too
long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment
I'm gone.
You hold me without touch. You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not
feel your rain.
CHORUS
Set me free, leave me be.
I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
You loved me 'cause I'm fragile. When I thought that I was
strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is
gone.
CHORUS
Set me free, leave me be.
I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're
everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you
go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down.
You’re on to me, you’re on to me and all over…
Something always brings me back to you. It never takes too
long.
