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my top 13 Favorite list    

1. Childhood movie: Mary Poppins of course!

2. Outdoor activity: riding my Honda 300 EX ATV or my Sea Doo HX 

3. Leisure: reading and I love the feel of turning the pages of an actual book

4. Automobile: Jaguar XKR convertible but I often dream and visualize myself in a silver and gold metallic Bugatti, Veyron…

5. Accessories: Bottled water, a large brimmed hat, spf 30 and Chanel sunglasses.

6. Animal: dog, or cat, or both

7. Song: Moon River, performed by Andy Williams.

8. Color: purple

9. Entree: a good New York strip, rare or lobster; depending on my mood

10. Dessert: New York Cheesecake that weighs 20 pounds covered in fresh raspberries and lightly drizzled with Chambord.

11. Smell: rain

12. Sound: the ocean  

13. Book Authors: Ace G Pilkington, Terry Pratchetts‘ discworld series, Noel Hynd- Midnight in Madrid (my favorite) 

        and Clive Cusslers’ Numa series

the following information is a cornucopia of useless trivia…

I Love food… I’m a foodie; I eat every 3 hours!

however I do not eat brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower or raw cabbage

I’m covered in freckles

ate poppy seeds and flowers as a child

my sister fed me dog biscuits  

had a bad experience with a horribly rude farm chicken

was given a rabbit for Christmas and my mom cooked it for Easter

I’m a water baby and love to jet ski, water ski and worship the sun

was a competitive swimmer

was on the track team

began singing professionally at the age of 16 

received a music scholarship

had really big 80’s hair 

my elbows are very pointy

taught aerobics 

graduated with an Associate of Science degree and English Literature

went on the road for 7 months with a touring band and nearly starved!

had the #1 Pop-Rock band in Las Vegas

drove a cherry red Berlinetta Camaro

on occasion I get a craving for coconut pecan frosting 

I only know 3 jokes  

performed for US military troops during the Kuwait War

my band was fired from a Laughlin Casino for playing the Star Spangled Banner…What??!!

transformed and became the #1 Country Band in Las Vegas

endorsed by Washburn Guitars

AKA Gypsy and Scarlet 

I wear glasses when I read 

I never kiss and tell

got my high heel stuck in a portable stage 

Bernie Rico Sr. - BC Rich; personally built me a beautiful electric guitar 

was a Lead singer in the Opry show Nashville USA, Las Vegas 

performed at the Jack Webb Awards 

have a ginormous steel bumper on my Ram diesel pickup; thanks Scott Reber

recently learned to snow ski

I have seen a ghost

found a cat whisker up my nose

had my heart broke 

did not intentionally mean to rhyme; I was going for prose

I do believe in love

I choose to be happy 

Jibber-Jabber n’ babble on…

As a performing-songwriter, I have the luxury of writing from personal experiences as well as vicariously observing others 

and exploiting their scenarios…does that make me somewhat of a voyeur?  Maybe… 

Childhood drama and psychological trauma; there was none. Unless you consider the fact that my childhood was molded by fairytales, 

show tunes and a warped version of the catechism; which only served to engage my highly spirited and overly zealous imagination! 

Go figure….

I grew up with an array of musical influences. My mother, a professional ballet dancer; had the family record player spinning Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and various Broadway musicals. When the records did stop; my father played flamenco guitar with really cool syncopated Latin rhythms. And my older sister would listen to the local am radio station introducing me to a plethora of musical genres 

so between them all; they formed the inspiration and foundation for my musical dreams and the obligatory nightmares…

I acquired my first “real” job at the age of twelve; working for a dairy, washing milk bottles and let me tell you, rotted milk stinks! 

Then I spent maybe five minutes cleaning a hotel room. A stopover at Mc Donalds; once upon a time their French Fries were fried in 

beef fat…loved it!! And although I never played with dolls as a child, I somehow wound up dressing Mannequins for the local 

J.C. Penney’s store and that is where my musical journey began…

Call it fate; or it could be just my supervisor, knowing how much I loved to sing and the fact that she was engaged to a musician,

kindly recommended me to a studio when the hired singer did not show up to record a radio jingle.  With my heartbeat racing, 

I raced to the studio, sang the designated part and five days later I was invited by one of the session players to join his band. 

Holy shish kabobs and Hallelujah!!  But wait! Convincing my mother to let me sing in a band was another story; and after what seemed 

like an eternity and a never ending stream of German profanities - that cannot be printed without the web site being blocked; I was given permission to join the band. Sixteen years young, who knew where the music would take me…

"Sarah Montes...an alluring singer." 

Michael Paskevich, Las Vegas Review Journal,

“Sarah Montes…truly a fabulous voice."  

Norm Johnson, Showtime Magazine 

One could say I had a Musical Addiction. After college I went on the road; singing with rock bands, country bands, variety show bands and along the way I learned to sleep with my feet towards the front of the bus in order to prevent concussions due to inevitable sudden stops. 

I learned to squat over the tour bus toilet as drunk musicians seem to hit everything except for the inside of the toilet bowl. And most importantly, I learned how to setup and run a P A system! How cool is that!

By golly, I was a road warrior and truly at home on stage.  I found the influence and power of music fascinating and to be able to share an emotionally charged connection with the audience was and still is magnificently overwhelming…

"Sarah sings and performs with a kind of easy confidence, and plain happiness 

to just be on stage doing what she loves; which translates into an equally enjoyable 

experience for the audience. … A close musical encounter of the satisfying kind."

Alan Roy Scott, Veteran Songwriter and Founder of Music Bridges Events.

So I formed my own band; traveling and performing throughout the U.S. at corporate engagements, U. S. Military events and 

27 of the finest show rooms in Las Vegas; most of which have been imploded in typical Las Vegas fashion; and we do it with such pizzazz and style don’t you think?!  It was during this time that I had the privilege of performing and sharing the stage with numerous well known artists such as The Jordanaires, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra, The Letterman, Debbie Reynolds, Jerry Lewis, Wayne Newton, Porter Wagner, Michael Martin Murphy, Lacy J Dalton, John Conley, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Rodney Crowell and Clinton Gregory to name a few. 

Featured Magazines~ LAS VEGAS Talent Magazine, What's On Las Vegas,

Las Vegas New Times, Showbiz Magazine

“Gypsy Sky ~ the Hottest Country Band “

Charlie McGraw,  Promotional Director of KFM 102.

Then came the A & R record people with the promise of label deals and a plethora of possibilities…but alas, the first deal was kiboshed due to musical differences, the second deal ended due to budget cuts and the third deal ended due to my own personal moral qualms… oh why did  

I have to have a conscience?

Fortunately Fate played her part introducing me to a salesman for Dolby or so I thought… and a wonderful friendship formed; bringing about the LP release ~ 

                                                                       Sarah produced by Keith Olsen

                              And then there was ~      Long As The Day Is

"As you imagine Sarah's music; just close your eyes 

and see a slinky red dress, a big black grand piano and of course 

Sarah in front of the mic…it's all about a vibe."

Keith Olsen, Grammy winning producer and engineer

"The lyric and musical styling of Sarah Montes 

is what music truly should be!”  Carlena Gower, Actress

“Long As the Day Is; the arrangements are wonderful, but I must admit 

I enjoy Sunny Day perhaps the best. It is impossible to not want to dance 

to that number. Even an old guy like me can make some smooth moves listening to you sing 

and swing on that song…. it is truly great!”  

 Daryl F. Gates Chief Los Angeles Police Department, ret.

Then off I went on a jaunt back to LA with longtime friend and colleague Pat Navarre to write and record with Hip Hop 

Producer DeVante Swing, Flo Rida and another old time friend, Nick Dean- newcomer to Suburban Noize Records.

With the demand of a second Jazz album; I spent a lot of time traveling between L.A., Nashville and Las Vegas. So you ask, 

“How many studios does it take to record 10 songs?” In this particular situation; survey says, “6”. 

And Voila! Introducing ~  fromVegas…with Love 

Famed mega record producer and longtime friend Keith Olsen produces five songs for 

Sarah's new CD ~ from Vegas with Love

Grammy winning producer and engineer Ed Cherney is busy mixing several songs 

for jazz singer Sarah Montes' new album ~ from Vegas with Love

From Vegas With Love re-establishes a musical sound reminiscent of a 1940’s 

speak-easy with a modern twist of delightfully amusing lyrics and spicy, persuasive feminine charm. 

The album is candid and mature while Sarah’s voice delivers the perfect skosh of vulnerability that is 

undeniably delicious!

“I like a jazz singer named Sarah Montes- you should buy a 

CD next chance you get.”    Alexandra LaDuca; Noel Hynd’s  

MIDNIGHT IN MADRID,THE RUSSIAN TRILOGY-BOOK TWO

 “Sarah is a jazz singer with one foot in the past (feels from the 50's) 

and quality set firmly in today. With over 3000 concerts in 52 cities all over the world 

Sarah Montes has earned her market.”  

Keith Olsen, Grammy winning producer and engineer

“The songs are brilliant, like something from the forties themselves-or earlier - Cole Porter 

or Gershwin… the song lyrics are smooth, clever and often witty and have their 

own, independent cleverness’s.”  

Ace G. Pilkington Professor of English, Doctorate in Shakespeare; Oxford University 

Which brings us to my most recent endeavor ~ Sassy

WARNING: POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while listening to Sassy include frivolity, the tapping of toes and snapping of fingers, 

a warm tingling sensation, moments of uncontrollable emotion, excitement, dizzy pleasure, giddy laughter, fever, and thoughts of love and absolute bliss that could result in permanent and irreversible happiness. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, please continue frequent listening doses of Sassy for a healthier, happier, you!  

“I love Sarah Montes. Her music makes me happy. The performances, arrangements and songs 

take me back to the music that my parents loved and shared, but also to the fun and sophisticated performances of the great jazz singers of today.  Her band is fabulous and frames her unique and compelling vocals with style, skill and class.  Great music that is fun, compelling and timeless.  

She brightens up my day (and night), and as a bonus, has some great wheels.”  

Ed Cherney- Grammy winning producer and engineer

I have had such a wonderful time writing, recording and singing this compilation of songs and I hope that you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed creating them! Thank you for supporting me in my musical adventures and please continue to purchase dozens of my CD’s for your friends, family, neighbors, strangers….and anyone who looks like they could use a musical fix to brighten their day.

Much Musical Cheer, Thanks and Love!

Sarah