Skarlett Woods

Skarlett brings a collection of crafted originals and covers to the stage. She brings a relaxing and soulful ambience to any atmosphere. She plays an electric arch-top Jazz guitar as well a 7-string classical acoustic guitar. Filling a up to 3 hours of music with music and interactions with the audience, Skarlett is a pleasure to work with.

Skarlett often hears that her music is "different." KPIG Radio's "Please Stand By" host Sleepy
John teased her in an on air interview, "Do you know who you remind me of? ...nobody. Not
anybody. I've never heard anybody do what you do. And that's good!" Indeed, few modern
musicians are the granddaughter of a showboat operator. Rather than follow the lead of her
generation’s singer-songwriter heroes, Skarlett has created a sound that is a throwback to an
earlier time, when some things seemed simpler but the music was much more complicated. She
inherited a talent for storytelling from a family steeped in the showboat business and musical
theater, but Skarlett's years of classical/jazz guitar training are what allow her the versatility to
truly captivate audiences.
Entering her thirties, Skarlett continues to write original songs, but seasoned by the experiences
her life has shown her. To better express all that is in her heart, Skarlett began studying with jazz
guitarist Bill Leonhart in 2015. A seven-string guitar virtuoso, Bill is also the brother of
internationally renown bassist, Jay Leonhart. Having been under the influence of such teachers
has sprouted musical influences such as Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Roger Hammerstein and more
modernly- John Williams, James Horner, Punch Brothers and The Beatles.
Finding it irrational to limit the reach of other influences in her life, Skarlett embraces open and
radically honest relationships. She considers these deep human connections to be her greatest
source of personal growth and musical inspiration. These stories, of course, play out in some of
her best songs, including “The Colors You Make”, winning best folk song for the 2017 American
Songwriter Awards and "A Time for Truth", which won best song in several regional
competitions of the West Coast Songwriters in Spring 2018.
At this stage, she is still profoundly introspective and now constantly drawn to the question of
what it means to write a great song. Her vision for great music is not bounded by traditional
song structures, chords, or genres. As one new fan commented, "Skarlett's songs are great in a
way that I never knew songs could be great!" She is delighted to create beautiful music that
anyone can appreciate.

Skarlett Woods
Tech Rider, Hospitality Rider and Stage Plot

Stage Plot:
1 XLR
1 mic (vox)
1 XLR (Kick drum)
1 mic
1 3/4inch Direct Input (guitar)
Stage Dimensions 4ft by 4ft (min)

Tech Rider:
Access to outlet or power strip
Mic stand
Guitar stand
At least (3) spot lights (Orange, Blue, gold) if available

Hospitality Rider:
Bottled water (stage)
Access to hot water