SARAH CLEAVER
1980- Sarah "The Cleave" Cleaver born in Allentown, Pa. 1983- Parents make her take up violin 1985- First abduction by aliens who play the accordion and lend musical inspiration 1990- Starts growing armpit hair and quits gymna [+]SARAH CLEAVER
1980- Sarah "The Cleave" Cleaver born in Allentown, Pa. 1983- Parents make her take up violin 1985- First abduction by aliens who play the accordion and lend musical inspiration 1990- Starts growing armpit hair and quits gymnastics after teacher tells her to shave 1992- Threatens to throw violin out the window Parents sell violin 1993- Starts dressing in black and hanging out with "the boys" Gets an electric guitar Smokes cigarettes in the school parking lot Sees first Indigo Girls concert. Decides to learn every song to impress a girl 1995- Gets acoustic guitar Forced by parents to take up an extracurricular activity Joins basketball team. Runs in wrong direction on the court. Quits basketball team Writes first song about a former student's suicide in sixth grade Wins junior high talent competition 1996- Starts playing gigs at coffee houses Family members bring video cameras 1997- Incorporates activism in songwriting 1998- Moves to Greensboro, North Carolina 2000- Voyage to India Invites Dali Llama to her performance. He stays home with 6,000 refugees instead 2001- Tries to ride a cow in India 2002- Moves to Lansing, Michigan Works for feminist retreat center Grows armpit hair Eats too much cheese 2003- Adds drummer, guitarist, accordion player, mandolin player, Alex Wilson Records debut album, "From Where I Stand" Discovers that she clenches her butt when she's nervous Intimate, moving, and thoughtfully crafted, Sarah Cleaver's "From Where I Stand" incorporates acoustic folk with a few shots of rock 'n roll and country. Her debut album explores the various realms of relationships, the struggle to figure out purpose, and the human fight for understanding. A uniquely beautiful voice matched by powerful lyrics, Sarah delivers a refreshing sound filled with personal angst, truth, and compassion. She's not just another girl with a guitar.
she has teamed up with Kate Peterson and they are touring the country!!! check out: www.nervousbutexcited.com
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