SharBaby Newport

Female

Birmingham, AL

United States

Profile Information:

I am an:: Indie Artist
Artist's or Band's Name: SharBaby and The Rhythm Blues Band
City & State: Birmingham, Alabama
Country: United States
Music Genre(s):: Blues, Country Blues, Soul Blues, R&B, Country
Bio:: SharBaby first got interested in music at the age of 6 years old. At the age of 11 years old, she took guitar lessons and was deeply inspired by Hubert Sumlin and the Beatles. Shar's Dad was a gospel singer in the 50's and early 60's, opening for Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers, The Alabama Blind Boys, and the Dixie Humming Birds to name a few. Shar got her name from her Aunt Marie at the age of 6 years old (SharBaby.) Shar has played many festivals both in the U.S. and Europe. Shar is on radio stations both in the U.S. and Europe. Shar is currently ranked # 1 on Reverbnation for Birmingham, Alabama. Shar has an Album out called "Chicago Blues Alabama Style. The song Called "Crazy About A Mercury" (cover song) made number 1 on Cashbox Roadhouse Blues and Boogie charts in May of 2010. They have put that same Album back on the Charts for Cashbox at number 21 for this year of 2011. Reports and reviews on Shar has been published in Blues Matters Magazine, UK Rythm Blues Magazine, UK, Big City Blues Magazine, Blues In Britain Magazine (Britain's Top Magazine) and many others. Shar went on tour last May to England and is planning another one in England in 2012. She also went to Malaga, Spain in 2009 for a Festival. Shar has shared the same stage with Denise LaSalle, Kenny Neal, Honey Boy Edwards, Sam Lay, Jerry Portnoy, Paul Oscher to name a few. Shar is currently working with the Alabama Blues Project in Tuscaloosa, working the blues in the schools program. for more info go to www.sharbaby.com Official Website or go to http://www.reverbnation.com/sharbaby Profile Photo by Dana Smithberg. In April of 2012, I received 3 awards from the Indie Music Channel. The Awards covered a Song that I wrote called "Keep Your Mind To Yourself," Best Live performance Award, and Best Band Award. I was also nominated "Album of The Year" off of My "SharBaby's 11 O'Clock Blues Album. On November 29, 2012 I was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame under the title of "Master Blues Artist." On March 11, 2013 I toured France, Belgium, and Luxemborg for a month. In July on the 26, 27, and the 28 I will be in Scotland in the Edinburgh Festival. In September of the 6, 7, and 8 I will be in Ireland in the Mougnahan Festival. France has asked me to come back in 2014. I also work for the Alabama Blues Project as a beginner guitar Teacher for the last 4 years.

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Darren Rhodes

Thank you so much. Same to you.

May 25, 2011
Ray Hardison

Good Stuff...

May 26, 2011
Ray Hardison

Go Girl: I wore a stetson and a hundred dollar suit and I devoloped a craving for the Black man's blues....

May 27, 2011
Kenny McGeorge

Hey SharBaby, thanks thanks for the love about my music I really dig your sound keep it rock'in girl. Later. K.M.

Jun 9, 2011
Darren Rhodes

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment about my music.

Jun 28, 2011
K'SANDRA

Thanks for your sweet comment, keep myself a bit rare here, so please leave some love on my www.YouTube.com/KSandraNet or www.Facebook.com/KSandraNet wall. SO many news with you to share that I post there. Also, meet me almost in person by watching my BCD reality-based web.i.sodes on Youtube. ENJOY, its for you

Aug 16, 2011
K'SANDRA

again thanks, check out under videos there is 2 fun videos/and a slide show.enjoy

Aug 18, 2011
Rowan Galagher

Hi SharBaby, thank you so much for listening and for your kind words. I really appreciate you taking the time. I'm enjoying your music right now! Great songs! I have 34 free downloads on Facebook and Reverbnation in case you're interested. All the best. Rowan :)

Sep 22, 2011
K'SANDRA

I feel so blessed to hear from you, the best friends are always other artists, who feel the love/pain/struggle/passion - keep up your work and hey, u got to check out Light 'n' Dark, it is here, everywhere, iTunes, pandora, spotify, amazon, leave me a 5star review anywhere. love - peace - success for 2012

Jan 28, 2012
Mitchell Poor

you got it.. I love it.

Mar 10, 2012
Mitchell Poor

that's cool SharBaby!! stop by anytime, catch you later ;-)

Mar 10, 2012
SharBaby Newport

Hey uncle Momo!!!

You are Great!!!!!! I Love your R&B!!!!!! Your singing and music is Fantastic!!!!!! I joined your fan page at Reverbnation!!!!!! Thank you for your friendship here on Indie Music Channel!!!!! Keep up the Great Work!!!!

Peace, Love & Happiness

SharBaby

Mar 16, 2012
K'SANDRA

Thanks for the lovely comment, I feel all your love and things are going really good. I love hearing from other artists here. Make sure to follow me so you know when I am on air and call in sometimes with questions and to say hello.

you know to find me on www.iamksandra.com

peace, love, music

Mar 17, 2012
Stevie Hawkins

Hello SharBaby,

Congratulations for your nomination for the award. Looking forward to meeting you and hearing you play at the ceremony!

Stevie Hawkins

Mar 24, 2012
Stevie Hawkins

Hello SharBaby,

Having fun and putting fun into the music is what its all about. Taking it to the people. Shall see you April 29th! Looking forward to it!

Mar 24, 2012
Mike Brasher

jus stopped by to listen to some your muzic today. There is another website "TheSpotlightZone" you could load your music at...hope to see you there. check it Catfish Cheese

Mar 25, 2012
Mike Brasher

Coo! i found you there. keep making great music.

Mar 26, 2012
MELIA

Congrats to you as well! I'm looking forward to meeting you ;). It will be a great night of music!
KEEP MAKING MUSIC! xoxoxo Melia

Mar 26, 2012
Gino Goss

Thanks Shar, would love to connect with you on Facebook, but the FB nazi's got me, I can't request new friends. Please connect with me www.facebook.com/ginogoss. I will be at the awards show and will make a point of seeking you out. You can check out my webpage and follow me there as well, www.ginogoss.com. Congrats !! Keep the music flowing !! Much Love - Gino ~~~ ♪♫♪♫

Mar 26, 2012
Greg Caldwell

Thank you Shar for your kind words! I truly appreciate your support! You keep up your great music! You are doing a super job. Congratulations on your nomination for Blues Album of the Year! This is an exciting contest! Wishing the best of luck to you!

Greg Caldwell

Mar 27, 2012
Greg Caldwell

Thank you Shar for watching my video and for your kind words! I sure do appreciate your support! Wishing all the best to you. I am looking forward to meeting everyone in LA on the 29th!

Greg Caldwell

Mar 27, 2012
Tivoli Skye

excited to see you perform !

Best, Tivoli Skye

Apr 2, 2012
Tivoli Skye

see you soon :)- Tivoli Skye

Apr 4, 2012
Tivoli Skye

Great! Hope no one will be offended if I don't remember names- I am soo excited !!!!

can't wait to hear you in person !

Peace love and Happiness back to you too :)

Tivoli Skye<3

Apr 5, 2012
Tivoli Skye

:) thanks for the reassurance <3 Tivoli Skye

Hopin gI can get to sing one or two songs too- haven't heard back yet though;( Anyway it will be great ot see you !

<3Tivoli Skye

Apr 5, 2012
Harri Korjus

Thank you very much, for your comments !
Take care of you.

Harri

Apr 6, 2012
Julia Boykin

Hi Shar, I've found ya'll on the Indie web site. Hope I can see you on April 29. Tim's mama. Julie

Apr 10, 2012
Hillbilly Burlesque

Hey Shar Baby! From one blues sister to another! Congrats on your nominations and the best of luck to you! Angel Calnek of Hillbilly Burlesque - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada!

Apr 11, 2012
Victoria Celestine

Thank you very much, I appreciate your music too!! Wish you the best! xx

Apr 18, 2012
Afi Makalani

I'm feeling that bluesy vibe, sis. Keep it coming.

Apr 19, 2012
Lori King

Thank you soooo much for your kind comments SharBaby! I sure do love those blues your singin'. Lot's of Great Blues goin' on here in Detroit. I think you need to do a road trip! Thank you for making music with your life! -Lori King

Apr 24, 2012
Brooklyn Haley

thank you for stopping by my page. Looking forward to meeting you at The Awards Show. Congrats on your nominations. :)

Apr 26, 2012
Marcus Dyson

Thanks so much for your kind words! So looking forward to this GRAND event. Hope to meet you there.

Apr 28, 2012
Curtis E. Scott

Musician extraordinaire, truly a musician that all of us can look up to. Great tracks keep them coming

Apr 30, 2012
Hillbilly Burlesque

Hello Sharbaby! Congrats on your win in the awards! Keep the blues fires burning bright girl! Angel from Hillbilly Burlesque

May 1, 2012
Kathryn Ranelli

CONGRATULATIONS SHARBABY! SO PROUD OF YOU!

May 1, 2012
Shade Law

HI Shar! It was so cool to meet you. Blessings Love and Congratulations <3

May 2, 2012
Melissa Hayward

Hey Sharbaby!!!!!!!! It was awesome meeting you too!!!!!!! And Congratulations on all the wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And girl you know you bad too!!!! I'm glad I was able to find you on here and get connected. Please keep in touch with me and let me know how your doing. Keep making great music sis!!!!!! Hugz, Mel

May 2, 2012
Melissa Hayward

Thank You Shar!!! I appreciate you for that..... Many Many Blessings to ya!!

May 2, 2012
Stevie Hawkins

Congratulations for your awards! It was a real pleasure meeting you and having a laugh! May God bless you with all good things in life and music. Stay in touch!

May 2, 2012
Greg Caldwell

SharBaby,

Thanks for your message! Congratulations to you on all of your awards! You had a great night! I wish we would have had more time to get to know each other. You are right it was such a whirlwind and it was so much fun! My mom enjoyed meeting you and visiting with you! Best of luck to your successes in the future!

Greg Caldwell

May 3, 2012
K'SANDRA

leaving some love here and thinking of you today my friend SharBaby, u know where to find me and congrats to all the awards! spread the joy and love

May 3, 2012
Julia Boykin

Thanks for including me, Sharbaby. Though Tim can play any kind of music, Blues is my favorite.

May 4, 2012
Jeff Regan

Back At You !!! Congrats!! ~ Jeff Regan

May 4, 2012
Lars "Denne" Svalegården

GREAT music you got here ! My congrats for your well deserved awards. Great to listen to you at the House of Blues, you truly belong on that stage and I wouldn't be surprised if I see you there again, Next year we will blow the roof of that old house :-) Wish you all the best, keep on "Catch the Beauty of Life", Greetings from the old stubborn,stiff-fingered,fumble-handed hopeless gobyheart swedish self-tought,improvising stillhopetobe guitarist/musician/music-maker :-)))

May 5, 2012
Lindsay Alward

Thank you so much. Actually I think you were having a pow wow with gino and my mom before you left the hotel Monday. Hopefully, we'll get to meet another time but appreciate you taking the time to check out some of my tracks. What a awesome event that will never be forgotten! Congrats with all your awards too :)

May 9, 2012
MELIA

Congrats on all your wins SharBaby!!!! Wow that was an amazing weekend. I wish we all had more time to network and hang out. It was all such a fast night. I would of loved to spend more time meeting and talking to everyone! Lets try that for next year. Much Love and Respect!

May 12, 2012
MELIA

Thanks for the update on your new website. Working on mine too! Stay in touch!

Jun 1, 2012
MELIA

Thanks again for the wonderful comments on my new video. I am truly humbled and grateful to be in the company of such great artists!
xoxo Melia

Jun 8, 2012
Tonita Johson & Iralynn Copeland

Thanks so much for your comment on our page SharBaby

Aug 21, 2012