Happy September!

September 1, 2010

I seriously am having trouble believing that summer is winding down…it seems like just yesterday that I was doing rehearsals for the new CD back in May and June. Well, as the title of one of my new songs makes clear, time is an airplane — speeding faster than ever.

In terms of that new CD, Sleepless Lullaby, I should have the tracks ready to send to the printer by the end of next week, and should have it in my hot little hands by the end of the month. I certainly hope so, since I’ve set up a little “shoo” to celebrate its debut, on October 5 at Googie’s Lounge — above The Living Room — in Manhattan. But in any case I’ll be posting a few preview tracks here for everyone to listen to, hopefully in the next week or so!

I’ve also been busy booking some new shows…I’m excited to play at the Christopher Street Coffeehouse on September 9 — opening for the fabulous Joe Crookston — and I’ll be reuniting with my Sweet Bitters partner, Nina Schmir, for a show in Portland, Maine on October 2. And, in November, I’ll be headed to the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference where I’ll perform in various showcases and host one of my own.

My blog, Songwriting Scene, has taken up some time as well, as I’ve been newly devoted to keeping it up! All in all, it’s been a busy summer…but wonderful and fun and I’m so grateful for the good fortune that’s been shining on me lately in all areas of my life.

Hope to see you around!

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A new album is taking shape

July 16, 2010

Recording is so much fun. Sure, it’s tiring, and thinking of all the money being spent can be, well, anxiety-provoking. But it’s the best. There’s nothing I’d rather be spending summer hours doing — it even beats the beach.

Spent last weekend up in Woodstock recording basic guitar and piano tracks at Mark Dann’s beautiful studio. The other day, Cheryl Prashker came up from Philly to Mark’s Tribeca NYC studio to lay down drums while Mark plucked away on the bass. I’m getting ready to do some serious vocal work next week, while Thad Debrock is preparing to do some tasteful multi-instrument overdubs in his Williamsburg home studio and Pat Wictor is going to show up the last week of July and two a couple of slide guitar tracks. Finally, I’ll be adding my own harmonies to a few tunes and inviting good friends Carolann Solebello and Meg Braun to add their lovely voices to a couple of songs.

After that, some final mixing and off to the printer! I hope to have CDs in hand sometime in September. Then, I’ll already be dreaming about the next time I get to record…ahh…that’s how it goes…

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A new acoustic show right in my town…hopefully a series!

July 7, 2010

I’m excited about an acoustic singer-songwriter showcase I’m hosting on Thursday, July 15, at my local coffee haunt, Brewed Awakening (get it?) at 417 Main Street in Metuchen — just a block from the train station! I’ve helmed many singer-songwriter events over the years — I used to help host a weekly open mic in [...]

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Summer is for new CDs!

June 3, 2010

I’m so excited to report that I’ll be recording a brand-spankin’-new solo CD this summer, produced by the amazing Mark Dann, who has produced CDs for folk artists and singer-songwriters from John Gorka and David Massengill to Richard Shindell and David Roth. Also on board: drummer Cheryl Prashker, slide guitarist Pat Wictor, multi-instrumentalist Thad Debrock [...]

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May is for house concerts!

April 2, 2010

I’m so excited to be performing as part of two house concerts in May….if you don’t know what house concerts are, you must find out! Basically, it’s as simple as someone opening their home to friends and inviting them to watch a performer…with some snacks and drinks on hand. Often, all of the proceeds go [...]

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Spring is almost sprung

March 11, 2010

I’m psyched to turn my clocks forward this weekend…spring is just about here, thank goodness. I’m excited for spring…I’ll be playing my first local NJ show in a couple of weeks on April 2, at my local coffee place here in Metuchen…Brewed Awakening. And on May 22 I’ll be appearing as the opening act at [...]

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Sweet time in Portland, Maine

March 5, 2010

Getting ready to reunite tonight with my duo Sweet Bitters for a show in Portland, Maine at the lovely North Star Music Cafe! Writing this from a hotel room overlooking the bay…already had a lobster roll last nite in town and plan to have more before I leave tomorrow afternoon…

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Two shows coming up: Connecticut and NYC

January 22, 2010

I’m excited! Two fun shows coming up over the next two weeks: First, I’ll be tra-la-la-ing with my duo, Sweet Bitters, at a lovely bookshop called Books & Co. in Nina’s hometown of Hamden, CT, on January 29. The series is called “Songs from the Sofa” and seriously, we can sit on a real sofa [...]

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Me as Emcee: “A Concert for Victoria: Friends United in Healing”

January 22, 2010

On February 24, I will be the emcee for an amazing benefit concert to support my dear friend Victoria Lavington, who is fighting Stage 3 breast cancer — featuring the terrificly talented trio Red Molly and the totally awesome Natalia Zukerman, as well as singer-songwriter friends (including me) who will be performing some of Victoria’s [...]

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Thanks for stopping by!

January 9, 2010

Welcome to the new sharongoldmanmusic.com site — I appreciate you stopping by to check it out! You can find out all about me and my music here…listen to some songs, buy a CD, learn about upcoming shows, check out some pics. Stay in touch!

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