This song was inspired by a brave tree sitter trying to stop the needless destruction of a wetlands by CalTrans in Willits California. We remember her courage in this story. 

*Recorded by Kyle Madrigal*

The Ballad of the Warbler

This is the title track from our new album, released May 6, 2017. This is a fun summertime anthem rich with the sounds of horns and harmonies and oozing a swampy bayou feel. This song is an original composition and a collaboration between The Real Sarahs and our good friend Kyle Madrigal, who co-produced this album.

Afternoon With The Dirty Birds

Imagine yourself in a dimly lit jazz club in San Francisco. 
The band is hot and the horn player is, STEAMY! 
Sexy lyrics, sexy vocals, jazzy vibes. 
This cut is a cut above!

Sweet Rhythm

This is track 11 from Afternoon with the Dirty Birds. 
Swelling cello. Intense and heartfelt vocals. 
It is an epic ballad about love, loss, journeying, and searching for the truth. It is a deeply honest and soulful song that both soothes and unnerves the soul. It keeps you searchin'...
This track features Kyle Madrigal on lead guitar, Sarah Rose McMahon on cello, and Bobby Cochran on drums.
Photo by David Lee Dailey

Searchin'

This is a tender, honest, original song from our album Afternoon with the Dirty Birds.  It is written by Sarah Ryan. It is a classic, folky, harmony tune featuring guitar, mandolin and fiddle. Karl Kumerle is featured on mandolin and violin.

Little Bit Of Hurt

This is a song about those moments of darkness. When you feel the weight of loss and grief bearing down on you. I wrote this when my most special friend Marley was passing and it triggered memories and emotions about losing my parents and the dark state of our world. I feel it is good to recognize and embrace these moments as a valid part of the human journey. I hope this song touches others who may be at that place in their journey.
From our album Afternoon with the Dirty Birds. https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-real-sarahs/id1224442788
Music by Kyle Madrigal. Words by Sarah Larkin. 
Guitar and vocals Sarah Larkin. Vocals Sarah Ryan.
Sarah Rose McMahon on cello. Bobby Cochoran on drums. Kyle Madrigal on bass. Engineered and mixed by Kyle Madrigal.

Buryin' Ground

This live appearance on KPIG in Watsonville, really beautifully captures our live sound. This song really showcases our intricate vocal harmonies and blend. We are joined by Matt Hartle on lead guitar. 
This is an original song written by founding members Sarah Ryan and Sarah 'Songbird' Larkin. Sarah Ryan is featured on lead vocal and rhythm guitar lead.

Live on KPIG 12/3/2017

Trouble - Live on KPIG 12/03/17

This is a live performance of It Might Grow(from our recent album Afternoon With the Dirty Birds) which was recorded at KPIG studios in Watsonville, CA in December of 2017. It features Matthew Hartle on lead guitar. 
Enjoy!

It Might Grow - Live on KPIG

The title track from the newest EP Headed For The Hills. 
This song is written in true folk tradition to speak about the truth about the times we live in.

Headed For The Hills

The second track from new EP 'Headed For The Hills'.
The experience of this song is one familiar to those of tender heart.

Paralyzed

An Americana lullaby which speaks to exhaustion and the desire to just find comfort in the moment. 
Features cello, upright bass and lead guitar.

Tuck Me In

This song was written on Valentine's Day and tells the story of an internet reunion gone bad. It uses sensory imagery and humor to convey the potential pitfalls of communication in the digital age.

Valentine's Day

Listen to an intimate interview recorded in Dec 2019 for KZYX.org . This is our story as a band, our musical beginnings, individually and together. Our inspirations, and aspirations with music from our recorded albums interspersed throughout. 
Get to know The REAL Sarahs.

Interview with Marty Durlin from KZYX.org - 12/19

This song is the first on The Real Sarahs' 'Seeds' CD. It has an acoustic folk/country feel and is loaded with potent harmonies and heartfelt imagery.  This is an original song written by Sarah 'Songbird' Larkin. 
"Row Bobby Row..."

01 Headed West

With organic harmonies that enchant and uplift the spirit, The Real Sarahs share their special gift of vocal synergy. This trio of women, who are all named Sarah, enjoy the magic that is created by voices in harmony and the energetic connections that can be made between artists and audience. Embracing many genres of music, you are likely to hear threads of folk, blues, and country running through their songs. Singing from the stories of their own life journeys and experiences, their original music is honest, evocative and heartfelt.

The Real Sarahs

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