What does Christiane Szabo have in common with Jimi Hendrix, Judy Garland, Paul McCartney, and Cole Porter? She’s a gifted singer, a gifted songwriter, and a lefty. It ain’t easy to find left handed guitars, and it’s harder still to find left handed guitar players – in fact – she’s the only left handed female rocker she knows. A rarity to say the least – Christiane’s extraordinary style is unique and arresting, perhaps in part, due to her unique perspective as a left handed musician. Christiane’s music has been compared to many diverse artists, including: Alanis, The Dixie Chicks, and Bjork – go figure!

 

After several years playing the New York City circuit, upon the encouragement of her world class cellist, Dave Eggar, Christiane decided it was time to make a record. ‘Saltwater’, her debut album, was co-produced by Dave Eggar (recent solo release, "Left of Blue," Grammy nomination for production on David Chesky's "Chesky: Area 31"), Nik Chinboukas (Chris Caffery, Blow Up Hollywood), and Christiane Szabo. ‘Saltwater’ was recorded at Spin Studios in Astoria, Queens, engineered by Nik Chinboukas, mixed by Yury Anisonyan at Optimum Sound Recording in Los Angeles, CA (Tia Sprocket, The Creins), and mastered by Glenn Schick at Glenn Schick Mastering, Atlanta, GA (Ludacris, YingYang Twins, Montell Jordan). The record features players Dave Eggar (Dave Sanborn, Manhattan Transfer, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Evanescence), Ian Riggs (One Ring Zero, Ethan Lipton), Shane Shanahan (Yo-Yo Ma – Silk Road Ensemble, Sonny Fortune, Philip Glass), and Marcus Wolf (Thalia, Desmond Child).

 

Elements of country, bluegrass, folk and rock combine with an explosive energy creating a truly original sound. A contemporary troubadour, Christiane's lyrics relate intimate details and ‘Saltwater’, her debut album, is a moving collection of the breadth and depth of her enormous talent.

 

Facts about Christiane:

• loves the beach, rain or shine

• rode in an ambulance 3 times

• claims her favorite number is 23

• loves dark chocolate

• named her first dog, a crazy golden retriever

• desires a harpsichord, always has

• likes to snuggle but she kicks

• arrived for her freshman year at college on crutches with a broken foot and a great tan

• took the job of morning radio announcer in the 5th and 6^th grades

• has been plagued by nightmares her entire life and has no idea why

• loves to wear her hair in two braids

• loves bandanas

• inherited Gypsy blood, along with Italian, Hungarian, Irish, and English

• is addicted to yoga!!