SARA VAN BUSKIRK

https://www.saravanbuskirk.com/

 THE OLD QUARTER IS A LISTENING ROOM. LOUD CONVERSATION DURING ARTIST'S PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS TO SHOWS.  

Sara Van Buskirk is a singer songwriter from Houston, Texas whose work is known for raw, commanding vocals, emotional depth, and vivid lived-in storytelling. Sara is a strikingly gifted songwriter and musician whose sound resonates with raw emotion, vivid storytelling, and haunting melodic textures. Hailing from Houston, Texas, SVB has carved out a distinctive space in the Americana and roots music scene—with melodies that linger and stick, earning praise like, “you won’t soon forget Sara Van Buskirk’s lyrics and melodies that call you back home.”

Rooted in the rich traditions of blues, gospel, and roots music, Sara’s early influences span a remarkable range—from Janis Joplin to Chopin. She grew up steeped in the sounds of Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and more. 

Over time, Sara has developed a sound that is timeless yet unmistakably her own—rich, emotional, and fearless. Whether performing solo, fronting the full band, or collaborating with other artists, her performances are intimate, commanding, and unforgettable.