Sarah Christine & Adrian Xavier

Sarah Christine & Adrian Xavier. Live at Nirvana Bistro & Bar.
 
Whether she is gracing the stage solo acoustic with guitar in hand, or backed by a full band, Sarah Christine’s soulful siren is capturing attention. This Northwest native weaves a positive musical tapestry, blending her rich honey voice, conscious lyrics and uplifting melodies with the flavors of Soul, Reggae and R&B.
 
Sarah Christine is a gifted vocalist and thoughtful songwriter who delivers heartfelt messages of oneness, the power of love and the infinite possibilities of clear intention. Classically trained in voice and self taught on guitar and piano she has spent the past 12 years honing her craft while performing, composing and balancing life as a mother of three.
 
Sarah’s voice has been heard throughout Washington, Oregon and Hawaii and has been a presence at numerous festivals including Northwest Reggae Fest, Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Conscious Culture Fest, Bumbershoot, Seattle Hempfest, Northwest Folklife and many others. Sarah has contributed live and in-studio vocals to artists such as Publish the Quest, Prezident Brown, The Crucialites, Adrian Xavier Band, Jah Levi, Essential I, Lutan Fyah, and Anthony B. She is also featured on a major label release of an all female compilation of U2 cover songs entitled ‘In the Shadows of U2′.
 
Sarah Christine just released her debut album FREE FROM FEAR which features some of Seattle’s hottest talent including Clinton Fearon, Davee C. Carpenter, Jacob Bain, Jeff Demelle, Adrian Xavier and Brian Stingshark. She is currently laying the groundwork to share her passion with a global audience while building up a local fan base in the Northwest. Her vision is to travel the world as a perpetual student of the Universe spreading music that inspires, connects and encourages people to live life to their fullest potential. A recent two month trip to the island of Jamaica where she recorded with legendary bassist and producer Devon Bradshaw served to enhance her hunger to travel and set the wheels in motion for many more musical adventures to come.
 
In addition to her performing and studio endeavors Sarah Christine currently teaches private voice instruction in the Seattle area as well as workshops where she guides others to tap into the power of their own unique voices.
 
Using music as medicine and a tool for meditation, Sarah is also an active labor support/delivery doula and advocate for natural childbirth which uplifts, empowers and strengthens women and families. Several of Sarah Christine’s lyrics and melodies have been channeled during journeys with birthing mothers.
 
"I hope to inspire people to remember that life is precious, life is a gift. Every breath and everyday is an opportunity to become the best versions of ourselves." Sarah Christine.
 
Seattle native Adrian Xavier has developed a name touring, performing and headlining festivals for over a decade now. Drawing on a deep well of inspiration from his many influences has shaped him as a singer and songwriter, fueling his inspirational message and story. Raised by his mother a human rights activist Xavier was exposed early on in life to the struggles of freedom and the fight for a peaceful healthy world. Committed to being a voice for the voiceless and performing extensively for events that benefit the environment, indigenous peoples, youth organizations and community projects, Xavier’s music crosses social and cultural barriers. Performing extensively at festivals, colleges and clubs, Xavier has been able to reach a broad range of ages and backgrounds. Xavier continues to win over new fans internationally with his high-energy positive music that invites all people to expand their vision of love.
 
Although listeners may immediately identify Adrian Xavier’s songwriting as situated in the Reggae genre from the sound and potent messages, a careful listen can sail them through World fusions, elements of Folk, warm isles of smooth Soul, Dub, Jazz, even Rock and Hip-Hop, revealing an artist who is an intrepid traveler in the musical as well as geographic sense.
 
Friday, November 8th, 8:30pm
Live at Nirvana Bistro & Bar