Barbara Kronau-Sorensen has been studying and playing music since she was given her first instrument - a harmonica - before pre-school. She is a gifted and talented producer, director, musician, internationally touring singer/songwriter, artist, model, composer and author. Ms. Sorensen has taught music to preschool age children as a Kindermusik teacher and occasionally gives music lessons on guitar, piano, saxophone, recorder, or harmonica. She founded and owns an entertainment production company - Emerald City Music Productions, Inc. since 1991. It is under the umbrella of this company where she creates & develops multi-cultural, family-friendly multi-platform content (books, CDs, DVDs, music videos, music, games, apps, websites, merchandise, and more) concerts/tours, traveling art exhibits, special events and shows.

Barb is a native to Germany and America. She speaks fluent High German and clean midwestern English. She reads and writes fluently in both languages. Because she has knack for languages, she can also sing cultural folk and Christmas songs from many countries. (Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, German, French, Italian, American/English, Greek, Swahili, Spanish).

In concert, Barb Sorensen delivers an eclectic mix of original pop/rock/alternative music, which can be found on her 8+ albums. 

Barb’s original music style has been described as a blend of alt rock, pop, folk/country. Her influences include classical music, Spanish flamenco, opera, German military marches, German waltzes, ska, tango, folk, country, jazz, and rock 'n' roll.

Barb performs either as a soloist on acoustic guitar, with a string quartet, or with her full backup band. Her backup band consists of drums, bass, electric guitar, keyboards and 2 backup vocalists. Barb performs regularly at colleges, festivals, park band shells, coffee shops, special events, festivals and faires, and anywhere else people love to hear a beautiful voice with a loud fiery rock and roll attitude.

Highlights of her career include

●      The largest audience Barb Sorensen has played for to date is over 20,000 at the BMO Vancouver International Marathon in Vancouver Canada 2015 and 2016.

●      The second largest audience is over 6000 people at the Rosemont Convention Center for the Special Olympics Carnival.

●      Barb has also performed for over 5000 at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, IL.

●      The most adventurous concert she has given thus far was sold-out  at The Hard Rock Cafe in Baltimore, Maryland Harbor. Three ovations and the audience would not let her off 

stage. Then a shipload of sailors pulled into the harbor and overwhelmed the area so she was blocked from the entrance. The manager finally made his way through the crowd to 

help her off stage.

• The most prestigious concerts she has had to date are:

●         o A special performance for the White House Christmas tree lighting celebration in 2004 in Washington D.C. (chosen as one of three from over 600 applications)

●         o A concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for which she was nominated by former Illinois Senator Philip Crane and won to represent the state of Illinois with a special concert on the Millenium stage

• The first sold-out concert Barb gave was a Christmas concert at the Schaumburg Public Library - with a packed standing room crowd in the hallway listening in

• The second sold-out concert was her Christmas concert at the Spring Valley Nature Center Log Cabin in Schaumburg

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“Barb Sorensen has an amazing ability to bring smiles to total strangers just passing by.

Barb’s engaging songs draw people in. Her audience often joins her in joy filled sing-alongs.

Barb is also an excellent storyteller, she tells amazing facts about her songs in a highly entertaining way.

She sings early American and German Folk Songs along with modern original  Pop Rock and Kid’s Lullabies.

Barb’s informal friendly approachable joyous style is perfect for family gatherings in a park, Historical Re-enactments, and concert settings.” Heinz Thiel

"If you have not heard Barb singing a lullaby in German or yodeling for a king, give your ears and mind a treat and see Barb in concert"....... those are some of my favorites songs!"......Susan G. Palatine, Illinois

“She Looks Up To You. Thank you so much for keeping us informed of your career. Gretchen almost cried when she heard your "Snowflake" song! Honest!! She just looks up to you and always has.”......... Kim, Downers Grove, IL United States

"My husband and I have been to several of Barb's concerts. We are very impressed with her songwriting abilities and her enthusiasm for performing. Barb loves singing and playing her guitar, and it shows!" ……... Joyce and Tony T , Downers Grove, Illinois

"As a resident of Rolling Meadows, I certainly enjoyed listening to your music and enjoyed watching you perform at a Rolling Meadows Cruise Night. I and many others also enjoyed the songs that you performed during a Rolling

Meadows 4th of July Parade. You certainly made our community parade extra special that year! I wish you much continued success."......... Linda Liles Ballantine / Exec. Dir. Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce

"Barb is very creative, extremely hardworking, willing to go far above and beyond the norm. Her transformation as an actress was stunning and a wonder to behold. She was always one of the first to offer her time and talents to help promote the show, and I endorse her heartily. Thanks, Barb! and Keep rockin'!".........Keith Fort / Director Screamfest B96 Chicago

PRESS CLIPPINGS

A Fan's review - Neal Reynolds

Daily Herald Newspaper Article:

http://web.archive.org/web/20050220175906/http://www.barbsorensen.com/pressrmreview.html

LINKS (please note - some links may expire and come back as these businesses update their own websites. Thank you for your patience):

https://www.facebook.com/StrongholdCenter/videos/1411134695584704/ - Jingle Bells at Stronghold Castle/ Oregon, IL  2016

https://www.facebook.com/1Earthmama/videos/10211839220245867/ - O Come Emmanuel Video Stronghold Castle/Oregon, IL 2016

https://www.facebook.com/1Earthmama/videos/10211839153484198/ - Away In A Manger Video at Stronghold Castle/ Oregon, IL 2016

https://www.facebook.com/1Earthmama/videos/10211839110803131/ - In Dulci Jubilo at Stronghold Castle/ Oregon, IL 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAJTcpO3eAU - Barb Kronau performs German folk and military songs for Reenactor Fest 2016 St Charles, IL on Youtube

http://www.eventbrite.com/o/emerald-city-music-productions-inc-6627875621 - Upcoming concerts and events listings/Ticket page

http://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley/merkle-cabin - Sold out Christmas Concert at Merkle Cabin, Schaumburg, IL 2014

http://www.kennedy-center.org/Artist/B11129 - Concert at the Kennedy Center/D.C. representing Illinois 2004

https://www.facebook.com/thebakester/videos/1467594110063712 - Christmas Concert at Bakester Cafe 12/10/2019

Barb Kronau at Military History Fest 2016 YouTube  

Barb Kronau at Reenactor fest in St Charles, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAJTcpO3eAU

Eventbrite Ticket sales and events page http://www.eventbrite.com/o/emerald-city-music-productions-inc-6627875621

Kennedy Center performance 2004 http://kennedycenter.com/explorer/artists/?entity_id=11129&source_type=B

Interview with Kevin McDermott Comcast Channel 19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7BtRndUEk

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