Biography
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Born In
Orange, Orange County, California, United States
Currently residing in Los Angeles Shari Puorto is “a soulful singer with a sexy and raspy sound, she immediately brings Janis Joplin to mind. Like Joplin, Puorto is a passionate performer with an energy that can rattle the foam in a pint of Pilsner.” Kevin, Pubclub.com
You would think Shari’s been doing this forever. She has the sensibility of an old soul reborn and is undeniably passionate. She is a powerful and dynamic live performer who quickly and quite naturally connects with her audience. (She's likely to steal your heart if you get too close!) Her intensity and warm nature shines through her singing and performances. Exec. Producer Ken Andrews SBMA*, “Shari’s amazing vocal strength and soulful delivery combined with her high energy live performance is a combination that makes her one of today's hottest performers."
Among many accolades, Shari was awarded 'Best Female Vocalist' at the *South Bay Music Awards. To really understand how she focuses on her blues-rock roots is if you combine Melissa Ethridge, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and the soul of Janis Joplin.
Shari’s recent work (in addition to performing with her band, “The Rhythm Addicts”), is co-writing, performing and currently in the studio with legendary producer/writer/musician, Barry Goldberg . Some of this work is reflected on the newest release, "Down the Road".
At a very young age Shari was consumed by the power and expression of rhythm and blues and southern rock. Early memories are of Bill Haley & The Comets & The Andrew Sisters to Led Zeppelin. Her influences range from Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi, the Black Crowes, Pat Benatar, the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Koko Taylor and Eva Cassidy.
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