Sharon Bousquet

Artist Information

Biography

Sharon Bousquet " Boo-sKAY"
Spirit - Folk
Acoustic Pop
(www.myspace.com/sharonbousquet

Born in South Philadelphia to a musical family, Sharon grew up on the East Coast in towns like Chester, PA and Wilmington, DE. Voices from the left side of the radio dial began making an impression during the long vacations her family took each summer. With her father behind the wheel of a wood-paneled Ford station wagon and a small Scotty travel trailer rolling behind, the voices of Joni Mitchell, CSNY, and the progressive rock melodies of Yes, Led Zeppelin and Heart took hold. Those long car rides throughout the West left ample time for an artist’s imagination to rise, for a writer to be born.

Each of Sharon’s 5 CDs, including her first studio session at 8th Avenue Sound with the Vancouver- based ensemble “Travelers in Paradise” - a compilation that raised $10,ooo for the H.I.V. ward of the Vancouver Children’s Hospital - have been independently released. Now, the strongest of the five reaches American audiences with the 2007 release of "Temple".

Awards/Kudos

*3 Bousquet tracks and numerous instrumental versions of songs from "Temple" will be in the film, Cosmic Radio ('07).

*"Myself for a living" was selected as the theme song for My Town Picture's fall 2008 film "Sister Patchouli". Ms. Bousquet also placed numerous instrumental tracks in the film.

*Finalist, 16th Annual B.W. Stevenson Singer-Songwriter Competition, Dallas TX

*Winner, Jazz Category, Austin Songwriter’s Group Songwriting Contest for ballad, No Valentine (02); Finalist, Inspirational category, for voice/percussion piece "Temple".

We encourage you to go to Sharon's web site for more details on this gifted artist.

“Although the media and music industry consistently like to rely on comparing unequaled talent to previous music legends, it’s safer to say that Sharon (Bousquet) is a true original. Catch a rising star entirely capable of paving her own way in a world of gifted singer-songwriters.” ~ Timm R., Metro Santa Cruz (CA)

Instrumentation

Solo performance:
Sharon Bousquet, acoustic guitars & vocals

Duo performance:
Sharon Bousquet, acoustic guitars & vocals, songs.

Heather Love, keyboards & vocals, songs. Professional accompanist hired when needed (violin, gtr, percussion)

NEW BAND 7/08: Beaucoup Shakti ("Boo-coo/Shock T")
Unusual, gorgeous harmonies and guitar/ keys!
Heather Love on vocals; Sharon Bousquet on guitars, vocals, songs; many talented guests sit in for shows around the country.

Discography

Currently recording first Spirit-based CD (projected release for Xmas '08)
Temple (U.S. release 2007)
Live in Texas ('04)
Mirror, Mirror ('98)
Stormy Heaven ('96)
Peace from the Porch Vol. 2, compilation (4/06)
A Christmas Wish compilation/Holiday CD ('94)
Bootleg Bousquet is no longer available ('01)

Audio

• Little Altars Everywhere
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• Myself for a Living
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• Sea of Change
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• Where are You Now?
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• Temple
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• Swim This
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• O Come O Come Emmanuel - Live version
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• Grace Under Fire (Inspirational/Gospel) DEMO
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Lyrics

• Where Are You Now?
• Myself for a Living
• Temple
• Sea of Change
• Swim This

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Jim Musser's "Temple" CD Review 4/07 [+ Show ]
  

  ”Clean, uncluttered & transparent, the well-played, minimalist arrangements not only recall classi...”Clean, uncluttered & transparent, the well-played, minimalist arrangements
  not only recall classic early singer-songwriter ventures by the likes of Joni
  Mitchell, Joan Armatrading and Janis Ian, but Bousquet holds her own in
  that lofty neighborhood.”

• DJ feedback, Norway [+ Show ]
  

  ”There’s magic in her delivery. Temple is the best CD I have heard in a long time. What a silver-cle...”There’s magic in her delivery. Temple is the best CD I have heard in a long time. What a silver-clear voice! ” Tormod Uleberg, Radio Loland (Norway)

• DJ Feedback, Holland [+ Show ]
  

  ”I love it! Reminds me of the great singer-songwriter records…Carol King, Janis Ian and so on. Sure,...”I love it! Reminds me of the great singer-songwriter records…Carol King, Janis Ian and so on. Sure, I’ll give airplay to Temple.” Theo Oldenburg (NL)

• True Original [+ Show ]
  

  “Although the media and music industry consistently like to rely on comparing unequaled talent to pr...“Although the media and music industry consistently like to rely on comparing unequaled talent to previous music legends, it’s safer to say that Sharon (Bousquet) is a true original.”

• DJ Feedback, Italy (Temple CD) [+ Show ]
  

  ”Her music and voice are remarkable. I’ll be glad to add some of her songs to the show, starting wit...”Her music and voice are remarkable. I’ll be glad to add some of her songs to the show, starting with her outstanding version of Nick Drakes ‘Northern Sky’.” Remo Ricaldone, Italy
  

• Message to the Prez [+ Show ]
  

  "Sharon Bousquet offers a different side of the Lone Star State. Think ... Alanis Morissette, 'unplu..."Sharon Bousquet offers a different side of the Lone Star State. Think ... Alanis Morissette, 'unplugged.' Her voice is strong, while her message is earthy and inspirational. Bousquet encourages people "to be compassionate, to love well, and to help those less fortunate than ourselves" - a message we can all learn from, including the most powerful Texan in the world."

• Gotta Hear Her [+ Show ]
  

  “If you haven’t heard the music of Sharon Bousquet, I feel sorry for you… like Joni Mitchell meets L...“If you haven’t heard the music of Sharon Bousquet, I feel sorry for you… like Joni Mitchell meets Leo Kottke.”

Setlist

Temple (voice, percussion)
Myself for a living
Holy water
All that a Woman Holds Dear
Let me Call You Love
Riccochet
A Little Undone

Sampling of Covers:

God Bless the Child
Halleluja, L. Cohen
Life is Wonderful, J. Mraz
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Huron Carol, and others for holiday season

Basic Requirements

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