July 31st, 2008

Welcome to sarabeck.net, online home of Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Sara Beck.

Dreams come true every day...

This past week, I went out to L.A. and met my good friends Mike and Jen May. The three of us hung with Stevie Wonder at his studio, watched him work on a new tune and test some new gear, talked some politics, laughed out loud, met his lovely crew of engineers, musicians, and friends, and then enjoyed some ridiculous Chinese food at Stevie's favorite restaurant. Over dessert, Stevie asked me to be on his Thursday morning radio show. My husband was headed into town as well, and the two of us got to hang out on the air with Stevie, Kenny G, and Will Downing. He played my tune, "To Love Somebody," and he and Kenny improvised on sax and harmonica. It was a blast, to say the least. Check out KJLH online.

KJLH Radio Free L.A.

On Thursday, I got to attend my first Hollywood premiere on the arm of my husband, Park, who is IN THE MOVIE. The movie is Swingvote, and Kevin Costner stars along with a killer ensemble cast. Saturday night, the movie premiered in Kevin's hometown of Ventura, CA, and afterwards he and his band, Modern West, played for a good two hours to a frenzied crowd of 10,000 plus. Park plays guitar with Kevin, and it was an amazing show! I also got to hear the band play "Sure Could Use Some Rain," a tune that Park and I co-wrote with my good friend Mark Irwin. Check out Swingvote and Modern West online.

Swingvote Trailer

Modern West

So it was a crazy week all the way around! I am really thankful that inspiration keeps spinning my way... and that you guys keep reading and listening and sending love my way. We all need it.

...and I am hard at work on an ALBUM, which may turn out to have a special guest or two...September or October maybe? Thanks so much for staying tuned. I can't wait for you to hear what I'm cooking up...

LOVE-