Sarah Fridrich Calendar

a Ms. Fridrich "tune widget" sample

2011-02-08T14:47:00.001-05:00

Album count down ...

2010-06-30T22:26:00.004-04:00

I have in my hot little hands, in a small magic box, first pass rough mixes of all ten songs on the album. I'll be heading to the seashore to listen and "take notes" about what I want changed, which is my assignment from my sound engineer (the awesome mr. mat leffler-schulman of mobtown studios).

Wee! Fun!

Hey, take this microscope and look at yourself for several hours and come back to me with a list of things you want changed, and I'll change somethings, but no, I can't change you.

Damn.

What am I paying this guy for, anyway?

But, seriously, folks, this record - "as in a record, of an event"(-Ani Defranco) - is REALLY, going to be finished by the end of JULY and I want YOU to have it, so if you aren't on my mailing list, a fan of my facebook page, following me on twitter, or otherwise interweb connected to me ...

you might not know when it is released!

Community Tango Orchestra

2010-02-16T12:03:00.004-05:00

As some of you know, I've been sharing the piano chair in a Community Tango Orchestra. We have our first performance Thursday night (2/18/10) at 10pm. Its probably not the best time (of night!) to come see me play, but if any of you are up and wanting to come see live authentic Tango music played for dancers (the way it was meant to be played), please come!

The event is a fundraiser for an organization called Tango Mercurio, which supports and founded the community tango orchestra in order to promote the understanding and appreciation of the interplay of tango music with tango dancing:

more about Tango Mercurio
http://www.tangomercurio.org

more about The Fishnet Fete (orchestra performs at 10p)
http://www.tangomercurio.org/fete.html

Hope to see you there, or if not, I hope you can consider supporting this organization so that there will be more free and open to the public tango orchestra and dance opportunities in the D.C. community!

Next live Orchestra date is:
April 11th, 2010

Show October 24th - Annapolis, MD

2009-10-16T12:44:00.003-04:00

On Saturday, October 24th, 2009 I will be taking a break from recording (see pics here) to play a show at 49 West Cafe in Annapolis, MD with my new side project The Creek Bank Band!

Born out of a love for soulful and southern flavored jazz music sung by the likes of Ray Charles and Mose Allison, The Creek Bank Band is a group of musicians playing their favorite tunes from the bluesy-jazzy song book. Sarah Fridrich on piano and vocals, Gary Prince on jazz guitar, Sarah Carlisle on upright bass.

(Perhaps I'll play an indi-pop song or two from my upcoming album - I can't imagine NOT getting to pound out some emotion on that baby grand in the backroom at 49 West!) ... Hope to see you there! ~sarah

WHO: Sarah Fridrich and The Creek Bank Band

WHEN: Saturday, October 24th, 2009
7:30pm & 9:00 pm (2 shows!)

WHERE: 49 West Coffeehouse and Winebar
49 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

COVER: $8

To make reservations: 410-626-9796

49 West Show to debut The Creek Bank Band

2009-10-04T23:10:00.005-04:00

Since I can't really imagine playing a show of all the songs I'm working on for the new album, and I'd been meaning to start this jazzy-bluesy cover band for a year now, the 49 West Show will be a debut of sorts: "Creek Bank" is a group I've started with bassist Sarah Carlisle. The band is inspired by bluesy-jazz artists like the great son-of-a-sharecropper himself - Mose Allison. "Creek Bank" is one of my favorite Mose albums. If you don't know about this legendary, still-alive-and-on-tour, jazz pianist/vocalist/trumpeter/songwriter, here's an interview with him from 1999: Mose Allison interview

333 Coffeehouse Concert - Friday 3/20/09

2009-03-14T12:10:00.011-04:00

Download this flyer and email or print&post it, please!

ABOUT:
Occurring on the third Friday of each month, the 333 Coffeehouse is a non-profit, no-alcohol listening room run by volunteers. Proceeds go to charity. Coffee, tea, and baked goods offered.

Music begins promptly at 8 PM. [Doors open at 7:30.] Admission: $10.00 - Students and Senior citizens $8.00

Review in The Capital Newspaper

2009-01-23T11:59:00.001-05:00

"Sarah Fridrich is an Annapolis native who has been lighting up stages up and down the East Coast. Her jazz-inflected singer-songwriter style, infused with indi-pop, draws rave reviews"

You can read the full mention in After Dark article.

new music posting abilities

2009-01-13T08:51:00.004-05:00

<a href="http://sarahfridrich.bandcamp.mu/album/2007-ep">soul of the earth by Sarah Fridrich</a>

JoeSquared this Friday 1/2/09 w/SATABDI EXPRESS in Baltimore

2008-12-22T14:24:00.003-05:00

JANUARY in ANNAPOLIS

2008-12-18T12:22:00.002-05:00

If you have Google, you can put the next 49 WEST SHOW in your google calendar by clicking this link:

JoeSquared This THURSDAY 11/13/08

2008-11-10T23:05:00.001-05:00

Show starts at 7:30pm - its the dinner show! No Cover, but it'd be nice if you patronized the place since they are so kinda as to want to have me play my original music in their establishment!!

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D.C. show THIS Wednesday (10.29) HOT!

2008-10-27T11:58:00.002-04:00

I actually LOVE cold weather, so don't even think it works as an excuse with me.

Sarah Fridrich and my Warm-Blooded Backup Band
busboys and poets.
2021 14th street (1 blk from U Street)
wednesday.
9pm.
$10

http://www.busboysandpoets.com
http://sarahfridrichcalendar.blogspot.com (news, pics, and music)
http://www.sarahfridrich.com (official site)

2008-10-24T18:03:00.005-04:00

Here's a snapshot and a nice review by blogger "Prince of Petworth" of a show I got to participate in at BloomBars in the Petworth/Columbia Heights Neighborhood of D.C. this past August.

Can you make out the "soul of the earth" in these pictures?

2008-10-15T23:14:00.004-04:00

2 poems

2008-10-06T10:59:00.002-04:00

POEM 1: i was just singing

but all they do is small
all they do is droop their heads
ask me for a drink
offer me their insides

but I did not invite them to my yard
sprinkle themselves along my steps
I was just singing

that I do for me
I was glowing with the sun
in quite an ordinary way
like puddles do in potholes
like shovels at the hardware store
like metal on a cadillac
like curtains facing west

what they see is innocent
what they see is in no cent
what they see or feel is
of sweet acceptance

POEM 2:
for something like family

I'm sad that the one I really liked
would ask me back that night
my sister was a voice from love
and what she said was right

so, don't cry those tears as if
a chance was lost
for God or Fate has
given something necessary
and taken what is not

a man in love
a man who knows
without a bit of doubt

If there ever was a witch
I'd ask her for a favor
I'll write the spell
you cast it, for I am superstitious

"And, what for? what for?" she'd ask,
curious but not ignorant

for something like family
for something like mating
for something like a human
for something earthy, like humis

"Oh, but not for love and youth
and spiritual bliss?"

Music Class for Dancers

2008-09-16T11:16:00.005-04:00

I'm offering this workshop that I've been thinking about for the last year. I'm delighted to connect my work as a music teacher with my passion as a dancer. Its a little daunting - the logistics of organizing a workshop - but I'm chugging forward. I've posted a text file with some details below. Send me an email at sf.music.group@gmail.com if you want to register!

Music Class for Dancers - 4 Session Fall Workshop

Java Mamma's - Tomorrow Aug 28th!

2008-08-27T11:28:00.003-04:00

Having just gotten off the bus from New York and Maine, I'll catch my breath today before heading up to Reisterstown, Maryland tomorrow night! I get to see Ash, again, and check out this new exciting open mic at

The Java Mama Coffee House
324 Main Street
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136

that, I think, I heard, was founded by Rob Hinkle of Ilyaimy

BLUE in Portland, Maine - August 22nd

2008-08-22T12:32:00.006-04:00

It couldn't have been a more perfect night in Vacationland. What other city in America can you park your car in a designated bus stop, unload gear, play a 2 hour gig, re-load gear and never get a ticket? The Portland crowd seemed subdued, but attentive, and I was grateful so many friends of friends showed up! Liz tolerated being crammed behind me with her bass and Mike Arciero (electric guitar) and Matt Wunsch (drum set) did a great job backing me up on show of original songs, which they had heard only once! I'm certain that there are a ton of great pics from this show ... just waiting on ya'll to send them! You know who you are!

Thanks again to Aimsel Ponti for reviewing my songs in the Portland Press Herald: The Night is Young: A D.C. singer-songwriter who gives superlatives a workout

Last Minute Show - D.C. Saturday AUG 2, 2008

2008-08-02T00:15:00.004-04:00

I'm opening up for the Makepeace Brothers @ 9pm. $5 donation to help the new community art space & the touring band's gas bill. ________DETAILS:

“From bluegrass to jazz to Brazilian, African, and Celtic, their sounds are as worldly as their messages.” Whether playing for thousands of Jason Mraz’ fans while opening for the platinum selling artist during this spring’s “Music Magic and Make Peace” Tour or performing an intimate party in Toronto, Canada, this acoustic trio rocks the house.

www.myspace.com/makepeacebrothers

BloomBars: Don’t be surprised if you haven’t caught word. BloomBars is Columbia Heights’ new decidedly underground, spontaneous and inspirational space for local and global art, music and film you more than likely haven’t seen or heard. It’s raw. It’s organic, and slowly rising from a seed—offering an opportunity for guests to say, “I watched it grow when it looked like it was going to be a weed.” And did we mention that it’s free? Well, it’d be nice if you threw in a $5 donation to keep the lights on.

Sneak a peak: www.bloombars.com (videos are up).

Suggested Donation: $5 supports the musicians and the performance space

Special guests:

- Ramia Badris, an incredible artist from Iraq (To give her all the attention she deserves, we will open the doors at 7:30pm with music following) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramia-Badris-Fine-Art/8144231601

- Howard University's inspirational vocalist Zimm

- Singer songwriter Sara Fridrich
http://www.sarahfridrich.com/

Songs&Music in Downtown Silver Spring 6/11/08

2008-06-10T23:25:00.004-04:00

its "songwriters" night again at Austin Grill and I have one of my favorite friends from The College Perk Open-Mic crowd joining me to warm-up the crowd with his middle-eastern groove rock sound - Ashraf Dawood (solo). There's no cover, so you've got no excuse not to be there!
~sarah

WHAT: Songwriter Night w/Sarah Fridrich
WHERE: Austin Grill, 919 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, 20910
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th * 9pm - 12am
MAP: austin grill

Busboys&Poets Show Pics

2008-06-10T13:18:00.008-04:00

pictures by Marty Katz (www.washingtonphotographer.com)

Tonight! @ Austin Grill in Silver Spring!

2008-05-31T10:52:00.003-04:00

Can Sarah Fridrich rock without a drummer?

come find out tonight!

WHAT: Sarah Fridrich
WHEN: 10:00pm - 1:00am
WHERE: AUSTIN GRILL, 919 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910
**NO COVER**

Lots of original music with a bluesy bent. Sarah on piano, guitar and vocals. Dave Cipriani on electric guitar and Sarah Carlisle on upright bass.

Success, Community, and Imperfection

2008-05-23T10:12:00.003-04:00

More and more, I am learning that, with friends around, I don't have to be "perfect" to be successful...

This past Wednesday night, people from my tango, alumni, spiritual, music, and friends communities came out for the Busboys show and filled the room with great energy and hopeful ears. It was the best show I've had to date! I couldn't have done it without all of these people.

---------THANK YOU!!--------------
~love~
sarah

Busboys & Poets SHOW - This WED 5/21

2008-05-19T14:02:00.005-04:00

My first legit show in D.C. is coming up THIS week! I'm very excited to share the night with jazz piano wonder-girl Amy Bormet (www.amykbormet.com). She and I will do a few collaborations during the night, but, mostly, offer to you our best original songs and arrangements in two unique sets. Joining me in the first hour is my Roots/Americana drummer dad Tom Fridrich of The Remnants, my yogi-gorgeous bass player soul-sister Sarah Carlisle, and multi-talented, California-dreamin' lead guitarist Dave Cipriani of Baltimore's popular Satabdi Express.

I hope you can make it!

WHAT:
Sarah Fridrich Band and Amy Bormet LIVE!

WHERE:
Busboys & Poets
2021 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009 map

WHEN:
Wednesday, MAY 21
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

COVER:
$10

Show - Wed, May 21 @ Busboys&Poets

2008-05-15T09:29:00.006-04:00

I can't wait, I can't wait! ... So, I met with Amy Bormet yesterday at her pad in the Capital Hill neighborhood. After gleefully swapping our favorite cds and tunes (think two eclectic, goofy musicians get together and cheer for every dissonant moment in a pop song written by the likes of mandolin players and cellists with distortion pedals!), we spent some time working out a few songs for our 'surprise' collaboration on Wednesday at Busboys! Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on one's palette), the Busboys & Poets policy on amplified giddiness is limited and neither of us plays the mandolin or cello, so you'll have to do with our sexy-sweet voices and some burning licks from the grand piano. Original push-the-envelope pop (and jazz) songs are guaranteed!

WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
TIME: 9pm-11pm
WHERE: Busboys & Poets
2021 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
WHAT: Women Piano Showcase
COVER: $10
Sarah Fridrich / Amy Bormet

New Mailing List

2008-05-09T12:41:00.002-04:00

So, I'm going to try this new service FanBridge, for sending email announcements for shows. I am hoping life will be simpler, but so far, i'm up to my ears in widgets!

here's the link to sign-up: mailing list

May 3rd - Pagan Band Jam

2008-04-25T13:15:00.003-04:00

Next Saturday I've rounded up the full band for the feature slot at
THE PAGAN BAND JAM
At The College Perk Near The U of MD
9078 Balt Ave College Park MD 20740

This is a benefit concert series supporting the Open Hearth Foundation, a pagan fellowship devoted to community service - 10% of restaurant/bar sales goes to support their projects in the DC area!

SF duo plays Dtwn Silver Spring 4/23/08

2008-04-21T11:00:00.004-04:00

Sarah Fridrich Duo, with Special Guests: The Able Birds

Wednesday, April 23rd
9pm-midnight
*no cover*

Austin Grill
919 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Thats right! Downtown Silver Spring hosts live music - Austin Grill is the place! A restaurant themed after a town of songwriter fame - Austin, TX - its not the SXSW music conference, but there's still great eats (fresh chips and homemade salsa served at every table), margaritas, and, of course, great *original* live music. The focus will be on good songs and creative instrumentation (check out The Able Birds' opening set - they will put us to shame as they prove that no band is cool who doesn't switch instruments mid-set. Yes! The violin player also plays drums!!)

pics from Crazy Quilt Fest

2008-04-21T10:43:00.002-04:00

Sarah Fridrich Band as a duo.

FREE all day LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL 4/19/08

2008-04-15T00:01:00.000-04:00

Saturday, April 19, 5:45pm
I'll be doing a short acoustic set at the Crazy Quilt Music Festival in downtown Old Greenbelt, Maryland. Joining me on the indoor stage is baltimore's bass babe Sarah Carlisle.

the festival:
Lots of bands, all day, all FREE!
www.crazyquiltfestival.com

the town:

Old Greenbelt was settled in 1937 as a public cooperative community (one of many public works projects referred to by Woody Guthrie as "an experiment in American socialism"[1]) in the New Deal Era. (quote from wikipedia)

"roses" and "soul" in April Song Contest, be a judge

2008-04-09T13:31:00.000-04:00

I've entered my songs "Soul of The Earth" and "Roses on the Ocean" into an online music contest for the month of April.

Check it out:
Fans can sign-up to judge at OurStage.

About Voting
Though you CAN'T go vote a million times for me (a good thing), you CAN judge in a category or channel. I entered my music in the "singer-songwriter" category.

Judging Interface
The judging processes is a blind/random comparing module. 2 different songs pop up and you click on the one you like better, then 2 more songs pop up randomly. You can keep going for as long as your ears can take it.

So far, I've found no strings attached. It claims to be a grassroots thingy.
-sarah

Saturday, April 12th @ 49 West in Annapolis, MD

2008-04-08T18:30:00.000-04:00

Sarah Fridrich Band @ 49 West Cafe
49 West Winebar and Coffeehouse

TIME: 8:00
LOCATION: 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Cover: $8
RESERVATIONS: recommended

The Sixtyone - a worthwhile community?

2008-04-04T10:48:00.000-04:00

Hey, Everyone, check out The Sixty One and tell me what you think about this online music community that empowers fans to make someone popular (so they claim).
http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/sarahfridrich/

Friday, April 4, 2008 - SAW Showcase - Wisconsin Avenue

2008-03-31T22:27:00.000-04:00

SAW Showcase / St. John's Episcopal Church

SAW Presents a showcase of promising local singer-songwriters
7:30pm
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase (Bethesda) MD

LOCATION:
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
(METRO-RED line: Friendship Heights or Bethesda)
Oneness School's auditorium is located on the grounds of St. John's Episcopal Church - next to Pier One, Across from Staples, Diagonal From the Fire Station. Entrance is on West St. (REAR of the Building).

TIME:
7:30-10:30pm

WHO:
Alexinder Gunn
Alex Culbreth
Alexe Colbus
PS24
Sarah Fridrich
Dan Cohn
Matt Denesnera

$$: Suggested Donation is $10