Sarah and the Safe Word

Sarah and the Safe Word is a cabaret rock band born in Atlanta. Fronted by vocalist Sarah Rose and co-founded with guitarist Kienan Dietrich, the band has built a storytelling world filled with undead pirates, demon racecar drivers, and vampire rodeo sweethearts. With Beth Ballinger on keys and Maddox Reksten on bass, the group delivers their signature blend of energy and theatrical flair across a sonic tapestry of strings, horns, and cinematic soundscapes. Their early work quickly drew industry attention, with Alternative Press hailing their first label release as “a contender for Debut of the Year” and Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman personally inviting them to join the legendary tour’s 2017 run. Their flair for spectacle later earned them a cameo in the universe of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, bringing their dark theatricality to the screen. Over the last ten years, Sarah and the Safe Word have cultivated a fiercely loyal community by doing what they do best: crafting big tales, holding space for queer joy, and turning every show into a celebratory ritual for the strange and spectacular. In 2026 and beyond, the band continues to evolve. Come along, the show is about to begin.