Sierra's music is brutally humanistic, a microcosm of folk. Resonating with natural, cathartic insight, her lyrics transcend politics to grapple with the emotional, individual experience of living in a down-right vexing world.

Raised in the rural Connecticut town of Thomaston to the sounds of James Taylor, Sierra received her first guitar from her father, a musician himself. She matured into an enthusiastic, self-reliant musical artist and performer, as well as an innovative songwriter. After the sudden death of her brother in 1996, she was able to find solace through music: "Music has a way of letting me know my brother still shines down to watch over me, a feeling which is heightened when I'm performing."

While Sierra's story is rooted in heartbreak, it is her music that provides salvation. In the words of this Boston-based acoustic folk singer, "Music is a release; it creates an outlet to plug into the soul of things." Sensuous, thoughtful, and unique, Sierra plays fiercely and honestly. Yet her style is subtle and smooth, her voice textured, and her guitar playing organic and passionate. Through her evocative lyrics and composition, Sierra allows her audience an "honest glimpse of her soul" as well as the ability to open themselves to their own.

Sierra, who plays regularly in Boston, has entertained at T.T. the Bears, the Abbey Lounge, Sky Bar, the Speak-out Festival, Radio Bean Caf? Club Passim, TRIBE, and the "Love Makes a Family" Art Exhibition. She has hosted open-mic at Bohemian pizza, performed at the Tsunami Benefit Concert, and has opened for the Vagina Monologues. Her radio performances include air time with Nerissa Nields on 88.5 WFCR out of Amherst, MA, and a slot at WRUV out of Burlington, VT. In 1999, Sierra recorded her debut album entitled Depleted Oxygen with producer Michael Mendell in New York City.