Sara Elizabeth, an indie singer-songwriter from Buffalo, NY, captivates audiences with her sincere storytelling, heartfelt vocals, and distinctive percussive fingerstyle guitar playing. Sara's musical journey was marked by an early passion for guitar starting at nine years old. This passion led her through eight years of classical and jazz training, culminating in a BA in Music from the University at Buffalo by age 19. Transitioning to a full-time career as a singer/songwriter, bandleader, and session musician, Sara Elizabeth has spent over a decade enchanting listeners across the Eastern United States with her authentic songs and magnetic stage presence.
Drawing inspiration from indie icons such as Death Cab For Cutie and Pinegrove, as well as influential female songwriters ranging from Joni Mitchell to Hayley Williams to Phoebe Bridgers, Sara Elizabeth crafts lyrics that reflect the real-life experiences and heartache of a millennial working musician. Her ability to weave compelling narratives with captivating hooks and harmonies has not only earned her a dedicated fanbase, but also acclaim
within the music community.
Bob Silvestri of Best of WNY has remarked, “The key to being above everyone else in the singer-songwriter mélange is obviously to write good songs, and this talented girl has a few.” Jeff Miers of The Buffalo News highlighted her unique approach, stating, “Bringing an indie-rock mentality to the modern folk-based troubadour school is Sara’s deal, and it’s working - she’s become one of the more buzzed-about artists on the indie-pop scene.”