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This is the official website of Australian Singer Songwriter Sara Tindley.

“Lyrically, Tindley shows shades of Paul Kelly & Tim Rogers while sticking to a Lucinda Williams-esque sound that’s about as sweet as anything that’s come out of the country for quite some time… compulsory listening for all supporters of Australian roots music”

Dan Condon, Time Off

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I love Autumn

How beautiful is Autumn. Loving the cooler nights and mornings. The shows in Tasmania were incredible. Michael and i were shown such a great time. I even managed to get a quick visit to MONA in. Plans are afoot to head back there early next year.

I have just received the master of a new project ive been working on and i cant wait to share it with you. Give me another week or two and ill let you know more.

Found this little nugget for ya. x

Welcome 2018.

Well 2017 seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. I loved having a new album "Wild and Unknown" to work and am really proud of the album itself and the fabulous shows Michael Turner and i were able to take around the country. One state we didnt get to was Tasmania. To remedy that we have a little run of shows in late March (check DATES). Also have an exciting side project to announce in early Feb. Keep checking in or even better, sign up on my mailing list and you will be the first to know.

Hope your year has begun well and while i have not achieved one single one of my new years resolutions, i live in hope!

Lots of love and see you out and about somewhere. x

This touring life.

Michael Turner and i have been having a fabulous time touring around and playing the songs from "Wild and Unknown". Thank you so much to everyone who have come out to see us so far. We hit South Australia this coming weekend. And the best bit is we will be sharing the bill with my dear friends "The Yearlings" for both the Mt Compass show and our Adelaide show. I cannot wait!!!

"Wild and Unknown" Out Now

So finally my 4th album "Wild and Unknown" is available as of today!!!! Just head to the Shop link for purchase. Always there is that mix of excitement and fear for me. When i make a new album i never know how it will be received. I hope you like it!
The album launch tour starts at the end of the week. Its all systems go here. Would love to see you at one of the shows over the next couple of months. Looking forward to hearing from you and your thoughts on the album. x

Happy Year of the Rooster

So 2017 is already moving along at a cracking pace, i can hardly keep up. I am literally watching the grass grow on our 15 acres, every spare minute seems to be spent weeding. whipper snippering and mowing. All of which means the album release has been put off until May 10. Dont worry though, sign up for the mailing list and you will be able to hear a preview of tracks over the next couple of months. Havent been playing as often as i normally do and like to do but am currently booking the album tour. If you would like me to come to your town or know of a great venue, just send me a message via the contact form. Launch shows are happening through May, June and July. Hope your year is off to a great start. x

Album 4.

I spent a few days in a little beach shack at beautiful Iluka and finished writing my next collection of songs! While trying to figure out how to record them, i was the special guest at a local regular gig and played my new songs to Michael Turner (Wild Pumpkins at Midnight, The Drift, Spikey). He loved them and believed that Nick Didia (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Powderfinger, Kasey Chambers) was the guy to produce this next album. Somehow he managed to make that happen and about 5 weeks after playing that gig with Michael, we found ourselves at "La Cueva", the stunning studio co owned by Nick Didia and Bernard Fanning that overlooks Byron Bay making my 4th album! I cant quite believe it is done. There is lots of behind the scenes stuff that i need to get cracking on before i can release the album so at this stage release date is March 11 2017. Will keep you updated as things progress but i am so excited for you all to hear this new work. Bit of a departure from my previous albums. Make sure you are on the mailing list so i can let you know when its out. I cant wait! xx

Photo of our small but perfectly formed album team, Myself, Nick Didia and Michael Turner

Welcome 2016

There is so much to catch up on. I have 2 songs to finish before i am heading in to the studio in April. My family and i (and the bank of course) have purchased 15 acres of land and have removed a 1930s house from Lismore on to the block. Gearing up for market gardening, fruit growing and land restoration. We even have a horse. Meet Pacino! An absolute beginner in all things farming but we are giving it a red hot go! My health is great and 2016 is looking good. Hope yours is too. Check in for regular updates and dont forget to sign up for my mailing list. And any farming tips gratefully accepted. Much love x

Baby its cold outside.

Winter has arrived and im loving this scarf and beanie weather. My family and i have moved house. Far out, it was big. I am someone who cannot go past an op shop, garage sale, secondhand anything so there was stuff! A serious amount of stuff! A borderline hoarder amount of stuff! So its been cathartic, paring things back. Not to minimal level but to manageable level. Feeling lighter and somehow free.
Still writing for my new album. Its a slow process and just like everytime i question my value as a songwriter and wish i had chosen a more straightforward path in life. i am compelled to do this though, so i keep plugging away, chasing ghosts and falling stars and dreams of a handmade world.
Life is so good. x

Coming up.

March 2015. Year is well and truly underway. Writing like a maniac to get songs completed so i will be ready to demo later this month. Have some great gigs this month. Very happy to be part of the Yackandandah Folk Festival. Heres the link to check out who is playing. www.yackfolkfestival.com While i am down in Victoria, am planning to demo a couple of songs with my daughter Lily that were part of our Mullum Music Fest set. This will be her first time in the studio. Hope to be able to give you a sneak peek soon. xx

What a week.

Western Australia was incredible. Our workshop and show out at White Wells station for "Blues For The Bush" was a delight. Now i'm home and having a big week of gigs.
Friday Oct 10 at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club is "Show Us Your Willie" a country revue with a focus on the fabulous songs of Willie Nelson. Featuring Clelia Adams, Kim Cheshire, Warren Earl, Miss Amber and Stukulele and myself. We presented something similar at Uke Mullums country night and all had so much fun and it sounded so good, we wanted to do it again. Starts at 7:30 $20 at the door.
Then Sunday afternoon at The Courthouse Hotel Mullumbimby is another Polka Dot Productions show where i open for Charles Jenkins, www.charlesjenkins.com.au I am thrilled to be on this bill as i haven't heard Charles perform but have been a fan of his songwriting for a long time. Its his first north coast show and i have no doubt it will one of those special gigs. From 3-6pm $20 on the door.
Hope to see you at one of these shows. xx

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Sara Tindley and Ash Bell at The Planting Woodfordia

Friday, May 3 @ 10:00PM — Sunday, May 5 @ 4:00PMFri, May 3 @ 10:00PM — Sun, May 5 @ 4:00PM

Woodfordia, Woodford

For all ticketing and program information visit www.theplantingfestival.com

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