The Shari Puorto Band ft. Doug Woolverton, Pat Harrington & Owen Eichensehr
SHARI PUORTO - Singer / Songwriter / Performer/Children's author
Shari Lee Puorto is an American award-winning singer, songwriter and performer. Her music incorporates elements of rock, roots & blues. She has released 5 studio albums, 1 live album, 1 children's album to the blues (with read-along, sing-along book). Shari also booked a principal role as a singer/actor in a short film/music video for The Killers' single release, Blowback, through Island Records, she has contributed to commercial soundtracks, and lended background vocals on multiple live and studio projects.
If you don't know about Shari, the first thing you should know is, Shari is the Real Deal. From her vocal tone and controlled natural vocal ability to her infectious stage presence; her live performance will captivate you. Her high energy and passion almost feels tangible and she never falters from show to show. Her music and show are raw, real, and authentic. Shari has been known to say, “During our shows, I like to take the audience on a ride. So, hand in hand we push thru the ups and downs of all songs then we come through the other side transformed!” Shari will always try to get to the heart of things when she’s performing whether it's in a club, festival, or recording.
“Shari has always provided an honest and powerful musical experience that strikes at the core of what music is all about. Great energy, original material, a true group performance, and a talent that reaches off the stage to touch the audience." Joe Wagoner AKG/Harmon.
Shari has performed continuously across the U.S and abroad. She has the sensibility of an old soul reborn and is undeniably passionate. She possesses a deeply expressive and soulful voice; one that catches you off guard. She is a powerful and dynamic live performer who quickly and quite naturally connects with her audience. Her infectious enthusiasm overcomes you; you have no choice but to get pulled in.
Shari will be backed by local favorites Pat Harrington & Owen Eichensehr along with Doug Woolverton (Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band)
Pat Harrington is the lead guitarist for the Grammy Nominated and Multi-Blues Music Award winning band, Victor Wainwright & The Train.
Originally from Western NY, Harrington made his home in Memphis, TN for 5 years where he toured full-time nationally and internationally with The Train as well as several other of the Blues world’s most notable names.
When not on the road, Harrington became a sought-after guitarist on the local scene playing countless gigs around town as he became a student of the soulful sounds that have long been synonymous with Memphis music. It was during those formative years that Harrington truly began crafting his own unique voice and style as a guitarist, bringing in his many different musical influences, from Jazz and Funk to Bluegrass and Country flavors. He has since become a part of the national conversation as one of the most inspiring, versatile and distinctive players in the American Roots music genre today.
Although still a full-time member of Victor Wainwright and The Train, Harrington has since relocated back to New York State and currently resides in the quaint Finger Lakes town of Canandaigua, NY. When not touring or recording with The Train, he can be found playing regionally throughout Western New York in various projects, such as The Pat and Owen Duo or The Pat Harrington Trio (both of which also feature his long-time friend and collaborator Owen Eichensehr on guitar/vocals and drums, respectively).
Over the years Owen Eichensehr has become a sought after hired gun on the drum kit and guitar, having gigged and recorded with dozens of Western New York’s heaviest hitting roots musicians (many of whom are Buffalo Music Hall of Famers). These include, but are certainly not limited to: JJ White, Jeremy Keyes, Willie May, Hayden Fogle, Jay Moynihan (Buddy Guy), Robert “Freightrain” Parker, Jony James, Tommy Z, Doug Yeomans, and Sharon Bailey, to name a few.
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