Mix one woman, one guitar, vivid stories and music that ranges from “introspective acoustic ballads to more freewheelin’ honky-tonk throwdowns” and you get captivating entertainment.
Sheri D. Kling is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller who shares powerful music to inspire people to find the wholeness at the center of their own lives.
In the fall of 2002, Sheri produced and released her first solo CD Let It Unfold on her own HeartSprings label to high, critical praise. Indie-Music.com said, “It’s impossible to feel anything but good while listening to Sheri Kling’s new release ‘Let It Unfold.’” FolkWax.com found it “transcendently well done.” And the Bradenton Herald wrote, “Kling’s voice – a clear, strong instrument of beauty – brims with the kind of lived-in experience that immediately makes one lean forward and feel a connection…” All original songs, fully produced with visiting musicians.
“It’s impossible to feel anything but good while listening to Sheri Kling’s new release ‘Let It Unfold.’”
Released in 2005. About Heartland, Southeast Performer wrote “here we find Sheri Kling at her best, performing songs of joy, hope, pain, loss, and celebration…This is a vast mix of songs of the South, a vibrant tapestry of musical material that touches on all the bases of relationships, new loves, and old loves never to be forgotten.” All original songs, fully produced with visiting musicians.
“This is a vast mix of songs of the South, a vibrant tapestry of musical material…”
Released in 2005. Rambles.net wrote, “A woman and guitar, a voice that sounds comfortable at any table, and a true folk sound that will never get old mark this excellent CD. It’s filled with traditionals and original folk songs that, on this CD, always sound fresh and revitalizing to the listener.” Voice and guitar only.
“…a voice that sounds comfortable at any table, and a true folk sound that will never get old…”
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Recording Artist, Storyteller
Mix one woman, one guitar, vivid stories and music that ranges from “introspective acoustic ballads to more freewheelin’ honky-tonk throwdowns” and you get captivating entertainment. According to family lore, Sheri Kling started whistling before she could talk. Singing followed closely behind. Today, Sheri is an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller who weaves together powerful music and vivid stories to inspire people to find the stories at the center of their own lives. Sheri has released three music CDs to high critical praise.
With her rich voice and distinctive guitar style, Sheri has been heard at such acclaimed venues as Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, Atlanta’s Eddie’s Attic and Variety Playhouse, Wisconsin’s Cafe Carpe, Indiana’s Front Porch Music and the Manatee Riverfront Theatre in Bradenton, FL. She’s appeared on television with gospel singer Babbie Mason (host of “Babbie’s House”) and on “RadioLive” from WUWF. Sheri has shared the stage with such accomplished artists as Indigo Girls, Carrie Newcomer, Pierce Pettis and Shawn Mullins.
Sheri has developed new audiences through her “keynote concert” speaking engagements and spiritual retreat programs. From participants (“I thoroughly enjoyed your Saturday Keynote Speaker’s presentation – what a force!”) to planners (“As we are searching for this year’s keynote speaker, I can’t help but wish we could have Sheri come back again”), her programs get rave reviews. Described by Florida’s Bradenton Herald as a “natural Southern gal storyteller in the Lucinda Williams/Flannery O’Connor vein,” Sheri’s recorded commentaries have been aired on Georgia Public Broadcasting.