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KVPAC Features Sara Hickman
Thursday, February 24, 2011 – Houston BroadwayWorld.com
Sara Hickman, Texas State Musician of the Year, performed at the Villagio Town Center’s VIP in Katy at the ARTreach Texas Music Project concert on February 18, 2011. It was a standing room only turn-out for… Continue reading
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State Musician Sara Hickman: “Don’t Cut the Arts”
Texas Tribune | by Justin Dehn and Andrew Weber 2/17/2011
Sara Hickman released her first album in 1986. Since then, she’s been writing and touring across the state and the nation, spreading her music and her passion for children and advocating for… Continue reading
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Actors hear ‘Angels Sing’
Connie Britton, Harry Connick Jr. top holiday film
By DAVE MCNARYConnie Britton and Harry Connick Jr. are toplining holiday family film “When Angels Sing,” directed by Tim McCanlies (“Secondhand Lions”).
Producing are Elizabeth Avellan (the “Spy Kids” series) via her EYA Prods., Fred Miller’s… Continue reading -
Awesome Artist, Awesome Cause
You know what would be awesome? If you were named 2010 Official State Musician of Texas. And if you had an album of your original songs performed by the likes of Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen and Brave Combo. And if some… Continue reading
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KUT Arts Eclectic on “The Best of Times”
Last year, Austin’s own Sara Hickman was surprised to find herself named the State Musician of Texas. Deciding to make use of her newfound status, she gathered together some 38 Texas musicians to record cover versions of her songs, all in the… Continue reading
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Austin Chronicle on “Best of Times”
‘Best of Times’
It’s good to have friends
By Robert Faires Friday, Feb. 4, 2011What began with a simple question – “How can I use the title of Official State Musician of Texas to make a difference for children in Texas?” – has sprawled… Continue reading
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Andy Langer’s Backstage Pass on “Big Bird, Little Bird”
Austin singer-songwriter Sara Hickman has evolved into a popular children’s performer, and her DVD “Big Bird Little Bird” is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with animated videos that match each of the songs. As a bonus, Hickman also offers parenting tips.
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NAPPA Review of “Big Bird, Little Bird”
Using a remarkable talent that is normally marketed to older listeners, Texas State Musician Sara Hickman has produced a video album for children that will strike a range of chords in everyone listening to her resonant voice. The songs are about love,… Continue reading
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Donald Teplyske on “Absence of Blame”
Having recorded in Texas for more than 20 years, Sara Hickman is a celebrated writer and singer; most recently, she was named the Official State Musician of Texas for 2010. Having flirted with the mainstream, Hickman is every inch the independent artist.
Her… Continue reading
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Wylie House Concert Review
Trying to describe Sara to someone who hasn’t heard her is a daunting task. Those who have only seen her on late night TV perhaps have a clue, but a live show such as on the Kerrville stage goes much farther. But… Continue reading
