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Montreal artist, Sara Johnston, launched her music career in the famed collective, Bran Van 3000 and went on to tour the world in support of the band's award-winning 1997 debut release, “Glee”, followed by their acclaimed follow-up 2001 album, “Discosis”, on the Beastie Boys’ Grand Royal label.
When Bran Van decided to take a hiatus, Sara turned her attention to her own song writing and began composing and producing the songs that would form the foundation of her debut solo album, “Sleeper” (2008). An accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Sara has appeared on projects by other artists including reggae troubadour, Mishka, Montreal singer songwriter, Chris Velan and New Zealand duo, Flight of the Conchords. She also co-produced Bran Van 3000's return album, Rosé (2009).
Sara’s latest album, “Trespassing”, was recorded with a cadre of L.A. musicians including producer, John Kastner (the Doughboys), Jason Falkner, Gene Trautmann (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal) and Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon). Featuring the single, “Big Love”, the album floats Sara’s lush voice above a sunset cityscape of dense guitars and pulsing drums.
