tag:sarahcopus.com,2005:/blogs/new-cd-moorland-winds-april-21-2017?p=2New CD! Moorland Winds – April 21, 20172022-02-06T14:30:57-06:00Sarah Copusfalsetag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/68903712022-02-06T14:30:57-06:002023-10-16T09:51:17-05:0024th Annual Bishop’s Gala<p>It was an honor to once again perform for the Bishop of Dallas at the iconic Hilton Anatole Hotel! The headline group was America (the band). The Bishop's Gala raises $2 million for the support of its 33+ programs in North Texas that focus on ten missions of service, including seniors, financial literacy, education, hunger, immigration, adoption, refugee resettlement, disaster, and homeless services. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/d2b300b11f49fb56698bce16397b5bbbe09a82b7/original/bishops-gala-2022.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/eef3f16db9b2f9ff8e37a5d2abe7b576511ebef0/original/img-6942.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/66858262021-07-12T16:36:24-05:002021-07-12T16:36:24-05:00Celtic Fairy Dream wins 2 awards!<p>My album Celtic Fairy Dream has just won two awards for Best Vocal Album of 2020. One from One World Music Radio and one from Zone Music Reporter!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f4d53c6608a6aa9595f893cf3bf63792b27bed28/original/owmr-winner-cfd-best-vocal.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/7e3d80357ec3ff93f07f27ebd9267362f45fdf87/original/screen-shot-2021-07-10-at-9-44-35-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/66858022021-07-12T16:28:24-05:002021-07-12T16:28:24-05:0020th Annual Angels of Charity at The Meyerson with the Bishop of Dallas!<p>It was such an honor to perform for the Bishop of Dallas at this very important event.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f7dbbf47cbdaa0b5528e80f548dbd045b22b5769/original/190885244-10222966191515560-4107355209139241795-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/9835020fb27e0025a0b96215f73dbb23a803a0eb/original/193292192-10222966193275604-444031468072403393-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/66858012021-07-12T16:24:25-05:002021-07-12T16:24:25-05:00Lifetime Achievement Award!<p>Although I'm only 17, my band has been around for 30 years. We just won the Lifetime Achievement Award from One World Music Radio! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/9bdffff81e3e573f598edd3e5777612f71773218/original/2021-lifetime-winner-2002.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/65705452021-03-10T23:53:27-06:002021-03-10T23:53:27-06:00North Texas Irish Fest<p> </p>
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<p>If you missed The North Texas Irish Festival last weekend, you can still catch much of it now playing on their website. My performance starts at about 17 minutes into this particular stream. There is also a little Donations button on the page to help make sure that the festival comes back in all its glory next year. </p>
<p><a contents="https://ntifstream.org/tom-thumb-trinity-channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ntifstream.org/tom-thumb-trinity-channel">https://ntifstream.org/tom-thumb-trinity-channel</a></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/60896252020-01-12T09:25:18-06:002020-02-15T23:29:05-06:00Bishop's Gala w/Gladys Knight<p>I was invited to perform at the VIP Reception for The 2020 Bishop's Gala! The headliner was THE Gladys Knight. It was wonderful to be a part of this event. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/5870d9c2cd343ae7ae26b5319b16d1300b0c720a/original/piano.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/6ece0477fd8fa6e802c11871f9aff7cb9578eed9/original/82092013-10218661558302420-4348057816242585600-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/a4e318acddf0f38b7145c37ce9bb6c2aa3eeef2e/original/bishops-gala-2020.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/6323ab1d6ed31a550a431011756cef48fc94ed35/original/82019051-10218661554142316-3885625211537588224-o.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/59937362019-12-05T14:13:32-06:002019-12-05T14:14:39-06:0016.4 Million Streams on Spotify<p>My family's band had 16.4 million streams this year on Spotify in 79 countries! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://artists.spotify.com/us/wrapped/artists2019/?id=MTNlODJlZDM5NGZmZmYzMjI1N2EzNjE2YmRmYTNhYzlkZmIzYjA0MzIzMGEzOGM5Zjc0NGMyYTBmNjdlNzE0OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=homecards&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=2019q4_creator_single_creator_wrapped_artist_homecard" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/688a9357b7a7f74f7d264826802d65c663afa8ef/original/screen-shot-2019-12-05-at-2-12-46-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/57510242019-05-11T10:05:41-05:002019-05-11T10:05:41-05:00Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture<p>This was so much fun! I played 2 receptions for an event about Dante's Divine Comedy. I even sang in Italian!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/bb99b23b371e7482fa728b7f3dd3c7f2f3253c32/original/classics-dante-2.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/7fe5cbe99c57c3cbadef8f8c840acd09e7522b07/original/47738975982-77181a5cf4-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/57510222019-05-11T10:02:12-05:002019-05-11T10:02:12-05:00Mother's Day Tea at Ridgmar Senior Living<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/525639a412eb82abb809c415704bbea2ec2ac891/original/img-7323.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/e90420305e55d27c0fc100999a2c1b88adc6ec45/original/img-7371.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/cb440e8f075d180de3ac574de2fa578636ccde0c/original/img-7338.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/80fcf1a55897b1937808d1857febd56ceac88970/original/img-7361.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/56861192019-03-19T19:35:16-05:002019-03-19T19:35:16-05:00North Texas Irish Festival - 2019<p>It was wonderful to be invited back! This was my third year as a Featured Performer. .</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/2ae5876679d966753e25826d9cbea9a068cd1fdd/original/sarah-ntif-2019.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/55780452019-01-02T16:57:18-06:002019-01-02T16:57:18-06:00Allen Civic Auditorium - Celtic Christmas Show<p>I had a fabulous time performing with The Selkie Girls at the Allen Civic Auditorium. Thanks to Donald Skidmore for the beautiful photos.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f608f1315b665f81f5d7e756c1998372348189b4/original/48393246-2461205113895674-3734167849883664384-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/7ca91b6e7c84ed0cba93ecf55dfb5a0fe9ff9cb9/original/48392320-2461205110562341-6169103170694807552-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/55780432019-01-02T16:54:12-06:002019-01-02T16:54:12-06:00Featured Performer 2019<p>It is such an honor to be invited back for a third time as a featured performer at the North Texas Irish Festival! Started in 1983, the festival is the second oldest Irish festival in the country and the largest in the southwest.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/b3c0b359ea6bae65948364c964feadf5d2babb96/original/ntif-2019-header.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/55780412019-01-02T16:49:35-06:002019-01-02T17:06:23-06:00A World Away - Top 3 Best Recordings for 2018!<p>Our new album <strong><em>A World Away</em></strong> is getting a lot of attention. It placed #1 on the One World Music Radio Chart, #4 on Zone Music Reporter Chart, and was also named one of the Top Three albums of 2018 by New Age CD. All of this was after debuting on the Billboard Charts at #4<i>. </i></p>
<p><i><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f7fbe47c997d06f42d442713ed18493856738e5c/original/billboard-collage3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></i></p>
<p><i><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/9e6a348351f377158ea10709a08b2ce2b9fefa46/original/top-3-new-age-recordings-2018.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></i></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/54359232018-09-19T20:33:08-05:002019-01-02T16:40:44-06:00New CD now on iTunes and Amazon!<p>My family just released their 18th album, <strong>A World Away</strong> <br>I sing the lead vocals on five of the ten songs. The album debuted at #4 on Billboard Magazine! (And that's me on the cover!)</p>
<p>Here's what One World Music Radio had to say:</p>
<p><em>I can count myself extremely lucky today, as I am now on my second listen of the new album by 2002, I’m pretty sure it won’t stop there and I am going to make a really bold statement from the off, I rate this to be their best ever album thus far!</em> - Steve Sheppard, OWMR </p>
<p>You can find the album on Spotify, Pandora, <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/World-Away-2002/dp/B07G28Y3TH/ref=zg_bsnr_36_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X0NPA06VZSTFNPKXMK3W" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1431866687?ls=1&app=itunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a contents="CD Baby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/20028" target="_blank">CD Baby</a>. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/c34f1fa6876c08c105e14dc1ac5d41f32262e4e6/original/a-world-away-2002.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/53687042018-07-31T10:10:16-05:002018-07-31T10:10:16-05:00Early morning gigs!!<p>I just finished my fourth performance at the Embassy Suites in Denton. 8:00 am - 10:30 am is a little tough when you also have to drive for an hour to get there and set up a PA system! :-) But it's been a fun summer. There will be one more performance there on August 26. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/a37a876e9ba0ab486e3e87360559303f15a1687f/original/37973262-10214527174225402-4223369714434310144-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/e52b6cd297659e5065e1ff9432e27e807dbaafe4/original/38072313-10214527173145375-5931382722340585472-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f0d1024efc3a703db86700191f0a432fe7033683/original/37924815-10214527172185351-2405906379886821376-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/52743822018-06-04T09:38:08-05:002018-06-04T09:38:08-05:00One World Music Radio Awards<p>I didn't win, but coming in 2nd in both categories against this crowd is quite an accomplishment! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/7737e21b77affae6ca5d096f3f57f9fcf6fb9552/original/owmr-awards-2018.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/52057172018-04-27T11:42:48-05:002018-05-01T21:02:08-05:00New video! <p>This is Fields of Gold from my album "Moorland Winds"</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MHpwTtS2et8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/51116512018-03-05T08:59:06-06:002018-03-05T08:59:06-06:00North Texas Irish Festival<p>It was a huge honor to be a Featured Performer at the 36th North Texas Irish Festival. I performed 3 shows on 2 different stages. I also played fiddle and harp for The "5 O'Clock Band" of the North Texas School of Irish Music. I hope to see you all again next year!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/ca449d87857142d9f02dd642284c84b6d13692dd/original/ntif2018a.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/8327e6b5146fb2c7112bce77279c4820ff915963/original/graciesarahntif2018.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/51027712018-02-27T23:02:12-06:002018-02-27T23:02:12-06:00Moorland Winds - Nominated!<p>"Moorland Winds" has been nominated for several awards!</p>
<p>ZMR Music Awards - Best Vocal Album and Best New Artist <br>One World Music Awards - Best Vocal Album and The Peoples Choice Award</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/0479572383107424ab9bee2db73d79e748461016/original/newartist.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/be0d884a5066e4a5cb4175e4132f19c403eb8f4b/original/vocalalbum.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/212b75a3473bcf77cad0c49d71900f90934a39e5/original/sarah-copus-vocal-album.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/192a966ba02ac13bbd16227fa7947e40b2a10d9e/original/sarah-copus-peoples-choice.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/50104222018-01-06T12:31:32-06:002018-06-03T16:11:29-05:00North Texas Irish Festival - 2018!<p>It is a tremendous honor to be invited back as a FEATURED performer for this year's NTIF!! Come see me Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/a59c1d49d55420eab63aacf25f5634afbc5ee2ff/original/ntif-collage.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/05b29d3bdda4720b8a816e0a96f8793e5a5d7ad7/original/ntif-logo2.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/50092622018-01-05T15:37:17-06:002020-01-29T08:53:49-06:00Highland Park Presbyterian Church<p>A lovely brunch today! This was my second time performing here. It was wonderful to see familiar faces. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/6b5ce538f5c81de683f41fcbf8dc5c9577900e8f/original/img-9356.jpeg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/f569cc059a0d6ae01459bafc18538c262ea9b2e6/original/img-9362.jpeg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/50005642017-12-31T00:02:25-06:002017-12-31T00:02:25-06:00New Song!<p>I just recorded the lead vocal for a beautiful new song composed by Grant Malloy Smith! </p>
<p>Garden On the Moon</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/1d0a2d51bdef2b0ec4c9fafa38d2b6f717db06de/original/img-8979.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/33b8afe5c2faad6b32877ab4b236cbc12d9e9a6d/original/img-8985.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/50005622017-12-30T23:51:49-06:002017-12-30T23:51:49-06:00First United Methodist Church<p>The First United Methodist Church in Richardson. I played harp and sang on Rick Holt's beautiful new arrangement of O Little Town Of Bethlehem, accompanied by Rick Holt, the FUMCR children’s ensemble choir, the chancel choir and other musicians. What an honor! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/7b7801fd27680fe4f3b12bbdce6bddab41fafbf4/original/fumcr3.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/09efb57c3502620c54e7bd219c1840ffdd92ae5c/original/fumcr1.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/49135652017-10-31T13:31:40-05:002017-10-31T13:45:48-05:00Progressive Heavy Metal Harp?<p>I was hired to record an interlude for a progressive heavy metal song. It never gets dull around here! Hmmm, 8th notes on a harp at 170 bpm? Thank goodness I have all that Irish dance music under my fingers!! My folks have video evidence. :-)</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/745d60a4c4220278bf6d817918cb502ee23206ff/original/johno-harp600.jpg?1509475533" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/49024192017-10-22T21:24:08-05:002017-10-22T21:24:08-05:00O'Flaherty's Irish Music Retreat<p>Still not quite old enough - so I had to get a special permission to attend. :-)</p>
<p>My mom has been going for 6 years now for the harp class. But I wanted to try fiddle!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/1b58733b9c777daf1808bfaf28b0eb1fd59aaab5/original/img-7952.jpg?1508725419" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48914572017-10-14T00:01:32-05:002017-10-14T00:01:32-05:00Billboard Charts!<p>I am so excited! I sang the solo on the first track of this album that has now charted at #1 on Traditional Classical!! <br>The album also charted: #3 Classical Albums, #13 Christian Albums, #20 Christian/Gospel Albums, and #3 Heartseekers South Atlantic. "Reformation 500 Anniversary Album: Celebration Of Spirit"</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/5c6351fdc0f97d65ecc7183d159a0f6a71c19eb6/original/billboard-rachel-currea.jpg?1507957221" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48824132017-10-08T12:22:09-05:002017-10-08T12:22:09-05:00House Concert - Hurricane Harvey Benefit<p>We had a nice turnout for our house concert last night. The concert was streamed live! All proceeds will go to The Red Cross to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey. It's always so much fun to share the stage with Chris Grooms and Nathan Kennedy!</p>
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<p> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48442542017-09-10T11:53:01-05:002017-09-10T11:53:01-05:00Celtic Gathering - Sherwood Forest Faire<p>I had so much fun performing in McDade, TX yesterday! I was joined on stage by the amazing fiddler Nathan Kennedy. This is a great annual event. Hope to see you next year!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/2434318820b283499b0ab5361741ff323d989c5b/original/sarah.jpg?1505062315" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/cfc634ab65f9b76fd4fbabb673f3736e3bd983a2/original/sarah-nathan.jpg?1505062353" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48371782017-09-04T16:37:12-05:002017-09-04T17:09:56-05:00An Evening with Sarah Copus - Help Houston Recover from Harvey!<p>I will be performing live music from my CD with some special guests, including Welsh guitar master Chris Grooms and award-winning Irish Fiddler Nathan Kennedy. This is a live streaming concert, and the proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Red Cross' Hurricane Harvey relief efforts supporting people in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://erinshoreprod.cleeng.com" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/e49c1106207ea9d5d68207552483875b891f018f/original/livestream.jpg?1504561022" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48229092017-08-23T12:04:34-05:002017-10-25T09:25:53-05:00New collaboration<p>I was a featured soloist on the first track to Rachel Currea’s new album, due to be released in September. The album is called: "Reformation 500 Anniversary Album Martin Luther 1517-2017, Celebration of Spirit". It was such an honor to be asked to sing Rachel's arrangement of Luther’s version of the Lord’s Prayer, Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above.</p>
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<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PUu7l7m8ldg" width="560"></iframe></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/48154052017-08-15T21:11:46-05:002017-08-15T21:11:46-05:00Mulan!<p>My first starring role in a musical - and I am having a blast! I love the cast so much. They've become my second family. Final show is August 27th.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/c1ff22ed1f9c92d04843dcbd19283fb16e9e3b3c/original/keepem-guessing2.jpg?1502849389" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/a3773fca055e96c8c895d397cf1473a1b5bca04d/original/terriffying-hun.jpg?1502849436" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/adfa805cc1c59c8dddbba00c69a0f2e011b18f9d/original/cricket.jpg?1502849473" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/47725322017-07-09T08:54:43-05:002017-07-09T08:56:30-05:00The Celt Irish Pub, McKinney, TX<p>I love The Celt. It's one of my favorite places to perform. Starting on July 30th, we'll be moving the performances to the downstairs stage - great news for our friends that dislike those stairs! Also great news for me since I just added an 88 key piano to my lineup. See you there!</p>
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<p> </p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/47568132017-06-25T15:11:17-05:002017-06-25T15:13:34-05:00Fun at Filtered Craft Coffee in McKinney, TX<p>Join us next time! These guys have a really great selection of beverages (hot and cold). The ambience is friendly and inviting. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/75943e1e60e949e4d210d1cc275eac9193109947/original/sarah-piano-filtered.jpg?1498421582" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/47412842017-06-11T14:45:27-05:002017-06-11T14:46:58-05:00McKinney CELTic Music Fest! <p>This was an epic event. 30 bands on 4 stages for 3 days! See you next year! Thank you Stan Penn and Tim Kennedy for making it possible. (Photo credit: Tim Kennedy)</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/8bdfcbde1265e721e155b1ff16d13ca57cd18083/original/jkfg3563.jpg?1497210225" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/47131062017-05-17T21:50:51-05:002017-05-20T10:21:58-05:00ZMR Music Awards ~ May 2017<p>A lovely new venue for the awards ceremony - Roussel Hall, New Orleans, LA. Sarah performed on harp and baritone ukulele. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/796eacd0ed8d8b35c15e20fa79dfe5f4e94faea8/original/18553901-10154594811616762-1527774360-o.jpg?1495075749" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/1896d1d0df31e69e2a0ee4c24b99a0631f514330/original/18553021-10154594811626762-880309826-o.jpg?1495075751" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/47020572017-05-09T11:53:37-05:002017-05-09T11:53:37-05:00TradConnect - "The Future is bright for Sarah Copus..."<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tradconnect.com/profiles/blogs/sarah-copus-moorland-winds-launch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/96b1d9b2b9f1214392c193489661b36df3a684a7/original/tradconnect.jpg?1494348676" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><a contents="TradConnect Review of Moorland Winds" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tradconnect.com/profiles/blogs/sarah-copus-moorland-winds-launch" style="" target="_blank">TradConnect Review of Moorland Winds</a>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/46872412017-04-27T08:13:39-05:002017-05-28T19:16:39-05:00New CD! Moorland Winds – April 21, 2017<p>A collection of Sarah’s favorite music from the Celtic lands – dreamy airs, lively dance tunes and haunting vocals. Available now at iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby. Click on the “Store” link above.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/4c6ea49e9cad274e9591a49cd87a72093f42a1c1/original/a1mxnehm4el-sx522.jpg?1493296840" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Reviews:</p>
<p>Moorland Winds is the marriage of music and magic brought about by the creativity of talented harpist and extraordinary vocalist Sarah Copus. Celtic, Irish Traditional, and pop favorites are woven into a fabric of strong musical textures, ethereal vocals and masterful instrumentation. In no time at all, every one will be a favorite. Highly recommended. --R J Lannan, ZMR </p>
<p>No longer just a cute kid helping mommy out in the recording studio, still counting as a tyro at 13, this award winning Celtic harpist might not have an E ticket to Taylor Swift sized wealth but if we measure her success on artistic merit, she might be the reigning queen of the galactic playground for many years to come. A solidly wise beyond her years recording, don't patronize her for being 13 years old---admire the chops anyone would sacrifice something just to approach. Perhaps the best indigenous Celtic inspired recording to come along in many years, this young un is going to have some mighty proud moments to look back on. Killer stuff throughout. --Chris Spector, Midwest Record</p>
<p>To be honest I wasn’t sure what to expect with this new release from Sarah, I have known 2002 for eons now and expectation was high, but we can confirm that she has solidly taken her place and stands not only with her parents in a musical masterclass of excellence, but now on her own right as a performer that has an amazing potential to achieve literally anything she wishes. -- Steve Shepard, One World Music Radio (<a contents="Click to read entire review" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oneworldmusic.co.uk/#/album-reviews/4577256830" target="_blank">Click to read entire review</a>)</p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/46872552017-03-20T17:30:00-05:002017-05-02T14:58:34-05:00Celtic Night 2017 – Allen Civic Auditorium<p>Sarah performed to a sold-out, standing room only crowd!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/63d7224ff6b294a00b32e857dbfafc6cabf0616e/original/sarah.jpg?1493299193" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/44596b03516c093fe540dedda6d60239ba02db9c/original/sarah.jpg?1493755103" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copustag:sarahcopus.com,2005:Post/46881732017-03-06T17:30:00-06:002017-05-20T10:25:12-05:00NTIF 2017<p>Sarah had several fantastic performances at the North Texas Irish Festival this year. In addition to performing solo, she also had some wonderful musicians join her for some tunes. Thank you Nathan Kennedy (fiddle) and Jesse Ramirez (guitar)! Sarah was also invited to Join the phenomenal band String Theory, performing "Fields of Gold" from her new CD, "Moorland Winds". <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/248982/ca10f6c8f454eb31e82cad6edc6cb03fed6ebf12/original/ntif-collage.jpg?1493332004" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Sarah Copus