Sarah Grace from NBCs The Voice Brings Blues & Soul to New London

New London CT – On Friday August 2, 2019 at 7 PM Sarah Grace & the Soul make a tour stop in New London at PWOP Studios, which is located across from the Garde Theatre. Sarah Grace captivated millions of folks that tuned into NBC’s The Voice. Coach Kelly Clarkson lauded praise over Sarah Grace all season right up until the finale. Sarah Grace turned 16 during her season-long stint on The Voice yet she demonstrated great musical maturity predicated on her years of studying and performing the blues in her native Houston as well as in Clarksdale, MS where she attended workshops that are the legacy of Muddy Waters’ pianist, Pinetop Perkins.

Sarah Grace has experienced a myriad of memorable moments over the last few years. First, she gained entrance to Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Kelly Clarkson has been a true mentor and allowed Sarah Grace to share the stage with her during a recent show. After gaining national acclaim for covering The Blind Boys of Alabama’s version of Amazing Grace, Sarah Grace found herself sitting in with the legendary gospel group in Los Angeles a few short weeks later. Prior to The Voice Sarah Grace found mentors such as Muddy Water’s Band alumni, Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin and Anthony Geraci who is among the greatest living blues pianists. Undoubtedly the time and attention from these blues stalwarts set Sarah Grace up for success on The Voice.

Sarah Grace has embarked upon her first national tour this summer including dates in many prestigious music venues and events such as The Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas! Those of us in southeastern Connecticut are fortunate to be able to see Sarah Grace in the most intimate setting on her entire tour. PWOP Studios is a working studio which will present Sarah Grace in a VIP lounge type setting. The opening band will be Ryan Hartt and his Blues All-stars including Bobby Christina on drums, Tom Ferraro on guitar and Tommy Reed on bass. Blues fans in the know regard Ryan Hartt as one of the best harp players front men on the east coast. The celebrity host and emcee for the evening will be none other than Connecticut heavyweight boxing champion, Cassius Chaney. Currently tickets are only available online, but some will be available at the door until the event is sold out.

Tix Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-grace-the-soul-and-ryan-hartts-blues-all-stars-celebrity-mc-cassius-chaney-tickets-63396019200

Pwop Studios

302 State St, Ste 513, New London, Connecticut 06320

Doors at 7 PM, show 8 PM til’ 11 PM.

Sarah Grace video here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sarah+grace+the+voice

Jim Carty and Carl Franklin, two local music impresarios, hope to make the Sarah Grace show the first of many productions at PWOP Studios and in downtown New London. Carty reached out to Sarah Grace to arrange a sit-in with his friends the Blind Boys of Alabama after Sarah wowed America with her interpretation of the Blind Boys’, “Amazing Grace”. Carty struck up a friendship with Sarah’s dad, Brian Kimberly and the result is Sarah’s summer tour coming to New London, CT. Carty maintains a background in blues radio and artist management. Carl Franklin is the cornerstone of the beloved Franklin Brother Band as well as owner of PWOP Studios.

About Jim Carty: Mr. Carty produced and hosted blues, jazz and American roots radio shows in Boston and Pittsburgh. He booked legendary acts such as Jay Geils, Big Jack Johnson, Alvin "Youngblood" Hart, Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin to name a few. As a concert producer he has worked with members of the Allman Brothers, Guns and Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Company, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Kiss and many others. Jim was proudly tapped as the host of the Centennial Celebration of the Blues at Tanglewood. He spent several years as an Old Lyme resident in his youth and he has recently returned home to the Connecticut Shoreline. Contact at: jcbc93@gmail.com