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.
Jack Callahan has been a fixture in the Chicago music scene since the late 1990s so it’s no wonder his long-awaited solo debut, "This Unsettled Life," has a track appropriately entitled "Long Time Coming".
Growing up in a musical family, Jack had access to numerous instruments at a young age. At fourteen, his raw musical talent and gift for songwriting naturally combined and he began to compose meaningful and poignant songs. Jack started his professional music career playing human juke box in bars on the city’s north side. While amusing most nights, he sought a brand of music closer to his roots and heart. His curiosity in Irish music grew deep after learning the bodhran drum and becoming acquainted with some of the city’s finest traditional players.
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