Sarah Potenza Crossman- vocals, acoustic guitar.
Ian Crossman-Bass, electric guitar.
Dan Allen- guitar, slide guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, backing vocals.
Brian Sansom- drums & percussion.
Influences
Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits, Joe cocker, Gillian Welsh, Ciso Lobo, Malcolm Palmer, Martin Sexton, Ray Lamontage, Etta James, Joan Osborne, Emmy Lou Harris, Daniel Lanios, hank williams, johnny cash, Ben Folds, Niko Case.
Sarah Potenza, born in 1980 in Providence, Rhode Island, spent much of her youth fascinated with the voices of Blues & Country musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, and Greg Allman. In the late 90's Sarah attended Rhode Island College for a BA in Music. There, she studied Musical Theatre, Violin and Vocal Performance. It was not until 2002 that Potenza began to perform her own music. As a solo act she began honing her skills at a local bar called "The Custom House Tavern". In 2003, Sarah moved to Chicago to peruse her love of blues music. Potenza performed as a solo artist at some of Chicago's premiere venues such as House of Blues, The Metro, and the Double Door. In 2005 she met fellow musician Dan Orduff and together they began to form "The Sarah Potenza Band". In 2006 Sarah's original song, The Eastside, was accepted on to Acoustic Chicago, a compilation of the cities top artists. Since the release of Acoustic Chicago in 2007 Potenza has been putting together a new band, Sarah & the Tall Boys. The band includes her long time guitar player, Dan Orduff, her husband, Ian Crossman, and a drummer Brian Sansom. In 2008 Sarah & the Tall Boys recorded their first album, "Shiny & New". It is a self-released collection of original Americana. In 2008 the group has performed at the Taste of Chicago, WGN9, Old Town School's Folk & Roots Festival, Estrojam, and The Glenwood Arts Fest. "Who but A Fool" was featured on 93WXRT.
In 2009 Sarah & the Tall Boys were honored to perform at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium park. They have also been performing at legendary County venue Fitzgerald's, and many festivals.
Most Saturday nights you can catch Sarah & the Tall Boys at The Underground Wonder Bar, in downtown Chicago.
Sarah & the guys will be hitting the studio this year to record "A Lifetime Full of Sin" their second full length album. So keep an ear to the ground for new tracks!
"THE ALTRUISTIC 1" IS THE NAME OF MY LATEST OFFERING ~ A BRAND NEW ALBUM BY THE ALTRUISTIC MESSIAH ~ FEATURING 15 ORIGINAL TRACKS OF ECLECTIC, HETEROGENEOUS, GENRE BENDING BLENDS OF A TRUELY UNIQUE ARTISTIC VISION.
"THE ALTRUISTIC 1" IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD IN IT'S ENTIRETY ~ EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE COURTESY OF STEREOFAME ~ FOR ONLY $ 9.99 ~ & ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME !!!!!!
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
I will never live up to even coming close to deserving the extreme kindness & generous tribute, my friend miuma has provided in featuring me with Carol ~ my true love !!!!!
"'The Twist' was a guided missile launched from the ghetto into the heart of suburbia. The Twist succeeded, as politics, religion and law could never do, in writing in the heart and soul what the Supreme Court could only write on the books."
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
Who: The Paige Capo. What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik". When: Summer NAMM 2009. Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Enter into a realm where fantasy & reality coexist in harmony together ~ Simultainiously synchronized to enhance the very synapse of endorphins that will ultimately elevate you into a sanctuary of ecstatic self fulfillment ~ inner peace ~ & unconditional love that exists as you will transcend beyond a simple listening pleasure ~ You are always welcome inside my Ashram / Asylum ~ I hope you like my tunes !
Thanks for being our friend! The Shams will be touring Chicago this Summer to promote the 2009 Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival. I hope you can come dance the night away with us! -Donnie Biggins
Hello there Sarah!!! hows it goin,,long time no see!! i was thinkin about u the other day, i miss hearin ur sass at work! well keep in touch, and post somethin if ur playin in the neighborhood. See ya soon!!!!! lets go for drinks sometime......
