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Theresa Sareo is a singer with a powerful story to tell; a story of
survival, inspiration and proof that being passionate about your
dreams can mean the very essence of one's survival. After
being hit by a drunk driver in midtown Manhattan in June, 2002,
Theresa awoke in a hospital bed being told that she survived a
horrific car accident which claimed her entire right leg. After
months of grueling physical and emotional rehabilitation, she began the long journey of
reclaiming her life and impressive singing career, which reads as
follows:
Theresa Sareo's voice can be powerful and tender, her music driving
and flowing. Although this singer was raised in Elmira, NY, she
calls New York City her home. Fittingly, the images in her music
reflect both the the intensity of the big city and the down-to-earth
simplicity of the small town.
Following
a period of indie/dance music success, she is currently a staple on
the NYC singer/songwriter circuit, appearing in venues including The
Bitter End, Hard Rock Cafe and the Hammerstein Ballroom. She's enjoyed successful debuts
throughout Europe including Germany, Spain, England and Italy.
She's written and performed music for renowned artist/painter Mark Kostobi
and authors Betty Eadie and Dr. M. Scott Peck.
Theresa
is a frequent visitor/performer at Walter Reed Army Hospital in
Washington, D.C., which was the inspiration for her widely
popular, powerful single, "Through A Soldier's Eyes." She
regularly performs at military conventions, fundraisers and
bases including Forts Bragg, Lee, Eustis, Monmouth, Hamilton,
Gordon,
The Fighting 69th and MacDill Air Force Base, and at VA Hospitals along the eastern
seaboard including Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, The
Brooklyn Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System and
James A. Haley VA in Tampa. She is a favorite performer
for AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Association) with her second appearance at LandWarNet in Ft. Lauderdale in August.
Theresa very proudly made history as the first civilian to sing
the National Anthem at Walter Reed Army Hospital for their 100th
Anniversary Celebration on May 1, 2009 and was honored by the
hospital's Chaplain's Department for her devoted work with the
wounded troops who recover there. She
has also been personally invited by General Carter Ham;
Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, to visit with troops
recovering from Iraq and Afghanistan at the Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center near Ramstein AFB in Germany, as well as other
medical facilities throughout Europe. Her Spring Tour
has been confirmed for May, 1, 2010.
Theresa is an in-demand public speaker who has appeared with Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton on health care issues; with top military leaders at
conventions and benefits for wounded troops country-wide; at medical
symposiums for leading
trauma hospitals; at prisons as a crime victim survivor sharing her
story with her music; at English Language Schools using art, poetry
and music as communicational tools; and throughout the corporate community to
inspire those navigating life challenges within the work
environment.
She collaborated with the legendary Blood,
Sweat & Tears, both in the studio and on stage. She sang background
on David Clayton-Thomas' 911 tribute,
"The Lights of Broadway"
and joined the band in concert at Westbury Music Fare last summer.
Theresa
was also involved with
Swirling Records' CDs, Soap Sessions, Vol. 1 & II, which features
songs performed by five popular daytime soap opera actors. As well
as a background vocalist, she is showcased as a songwriter and a
featured singer, sharing a duet with
All My Children's
Vincent Irizzary. She also produced a track sung by
Regis and Kelly's Kelly Ripa. Visit
Swirling Records
for more info.
Her original
"Love
Inside of You"
was aired on Seton Hall University's radio station, WSOU, 89.5FM, in
dedication to the students and families involved in the fire at
Seton's Boland Hall. It is included on her CD Rom,
Embrace.
Theresa's Embrace CDRom is a
compilation of 12 pop/rock, ballad and r&b songs. It also boasts a
slick, provocative music video of the title track,
Embrace.
This self-produced, recorded and mixed CD showcases Theresa as a
full-ranged and stylish singer/songwriter/performer. It can be
listened to
and
purchased at
CDBaby.com
and
www.TheresaSareo.com.
As
well as
Embrace,
her first CD/EP,
Theresa Sareo,
was also produced by Theresa and engineered by drummer, Ethan
Hartshorn. This debut CD features seasoned musicians including
guitarist Nick Moroch and pianist Tracy Stark. It highlights her technical and emotional range and
includes the billboard contest winning song "Time Flies". It has
been hailed as "warm, moving and passionate".
Theresa organized and headlined a
9/11 benefit concert which raised thousands of dollars for her local
fire house; Engine 16,
Ladder 7's WTC Fund in NYC, and regularly makes special guest
appearances at various Law Enforcement affairs for New York's Police
and Fire Departments.
Inspired by the traditional NY-based singer/songwriter
circle, Theresa started one of her own.
NY Songwriters' Stories
is a forum of support and exposure for fellow independent
recording artists. Hosted by Theresa, it features two other
singer/songwriters and is booked at various
NYC venues.
Aside from her singer/songwriter performances, she can be heard
singing jazz and pop covers in the NY-Metro area's most popular
restaurants. Catch her next at Anna Maria's in Larchmont, NY
on Nov. 19.
Theresa recently released her third album "Alive Again" and is happy
to be featuring such talent giants as guitarist Jon Herington from
Steely Dan, Saturday Night Live
drummer Shawn Pelton and bluegrass/gospel group, Ollabelle. In this 12 song CD, Theresa passionately
sings about topics ranging from
coping with her loss, to her staple love ballads, to stories about
people who've touched her life. She continues in the
melodic pop/rock/country styles.
Theresa
recently co-wrote the song "I Want To Feel It All" with Craig Butler
for the Cooley's Anemia Foundation to help find a cure for the blood
disease, Thalassemia. Here it on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCFHqOQ5ljI.
She also teaches songwriting workshops to disabled young women at
the Hospital for Joint Disease in NYC.
Using her wide-range of musical experience and versatility,
Theresa is a private vocal teacher.
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info including pictures from recent musical events. Feel free to
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