Sarah Matthews was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. She is what you'd call"blue-eyed soul" or some say she's an old soul.This album brings to light the different and often complex personas that exist within one being. Part of being human is trying to find ways to relate to others in the world. Relationships are also complex and many of the songs reflect the multitude of emotions she goes through with those who were close."As I Am" sort of covers a variety of genres to exemplify the fact that people can be many kinds of performers and artists. Sarah studied vocal jazz and classical voice at SF State and is currently working on her masters in music education at Holy Names University. She is a music teacher by day but a bad-a** musician by night.Sarah Matthews has performed in many professional choirs and ensembles around the Bay Area. Recently, she sang at Davies Symphony Hall in SF and City National Civic Auditorium in San Jose for The Legend of Zelda. In 2009, she sang at the SAP Center for Star Wars Live in Concert and she has recorded with many opera singers for movie trailers at Lucas Valley Ranch and she even whistled on one of the tracks! Sarah is no stranger to the night life in SF. She has performed at venues such as Pier 23, Bottom of the Hill, Red Devil Lounge, Kimo's, Neck of the Woods, Hotel Utah, Sweet Inspiration Bakery, Grant and Green, among many others. Sarah has and will sing for almost any occasion imaginable: birthdays, weddings, church masses, bar mitzvahs, caroling gigs, winery events, etc.Aside from Sarah's talents, this album features so many wonderful artists. The following are the artists and their contributions to the CD: Bill Widdess-co-author to all music and lyrics, producer, keyboardist, acoustic and electric guitarist James Boblak-sound engineer at Artspoke Recording Studio, Berkeley, CA, Rainer Gembalczyk- mastering by Sienna Digital, Half Moon Bay, CAWarren Anthony - bass on"Keeping the Dog","Left it all Behind","Took My Own Way Home" and"Turn Up the Radio"Kevin Williams - drums on"Keeping the Dog","Left it all Behind","Took My Own Way Home" and"Turn Up the Radio"Rich Fisanick-lead guitarist on"Angry Little Voices"Alicia Flor-background vocals on"Just Now See the Light" and"Keeping the Dog"Roberto Granados-Classical guitarist on"Accept"Greg Ingraham-of the iconic S.F. punk group Avengers, lead guitarist on"Turn up the Radio"Bridget Marie-background vocals on"Just Now See the Light"Sienna Digital-ArtworkDanny McElmury-Photography