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A nationally touring Americana band, specializing in original country blues music, Sarah and the Tall Boys have been together under that name since 2008. The band's lead vocalist is rhythm guitarist, Sarah Potenza Crossman, who attended Rhode Island College before pursuing music professionally. In addition to lead vocals, Crossman plays a Blueridge guitar, and writes her own songs, sometimes in collaboration with lead guitarist, Dan Allen. The other members of the band are: Ian Crossman, her husband, on bass and upright bass, Gabriel Stutz on pedal steel guitar, baritone guitar and electric guitar, Jason Smart on drums, and Dan Allen who plays lead guitar in addition to providing vocal harmonies. Previously, Dave Sims, formerly with Magic Slim & the Teardrops, played drums for the band between 2007-2009. From 2009-2011, the band's drummer was Bryan Sansom. Originally, Sarah Potenza moved from her birthplace of Providence, Rhode Island, to Chicago in 2003 with the intent of making music her lifelong career. In 2006, she met Dan Allen. Forming a duo, they played coffee houses, and small bars throughout the city. In 2007, Potenza's original song, "The Eastside" was produced on Acoustic Chicago, a CD which included a compilation of notable musicians from across the city. In 2008, The Sarah Potenza Band was formed and included musicians Ian Crossman, Dave Sims, and Dan Allen.