Sandy Carroll exudes a been-there, done-that, 'n still-doing-it nature branding her as a comfortable pro undaunted by the damnably shifting music scene, someone who knows precisely what she's doing and isn't going anywhere but where she's already been, 'cause, brother, it's the right place to be.
In Loving Memory
Legendary Producer Jim Gaines passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of November 9, 2024.
“Jim Gaines is a masterful craftsman. He understands capturing the sounds of eternity and infinity. I am forever grateful to Jim for sharing his knowledge, wisdom, and heart with me.” - Carlos Santana
"I want the world to know that Jim Gaines was a great talent, a great friend, and he made the world a better place." - Huey Lewis
“Mr. Gaines’ expertise as a top-of-the-line producer was surpassed by his classy personality.” - George Thorogood
"(Jim was) a true gentleman, always so down to earth and respectful. He was one of the best men I have ever known. Our loss is heavens gain.” - Bob Trenchard, Catfood Records
News
Currently, Sandy is working on two projects: a blues gospel duet recording she started with her late husband, Jim Gaines, and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Mark Narmore; and an Americana project with Muscle Shoals Will MacFarlane and Memphis’ Dave Smith.
She also has a co-write for “Move in My Direction”, appearing on Johnny Rawls' album Make Them Dance.
New Music
Like many others, the dynamic musical team of singer/songwriter and keyboardist Sandy Carroll along with her husband, GRAMMY-winning producer Jim Gaines, discovered plenty of time for creative expression during the pandemic. Emerging from the confines of Covid with exciting new material, she assembled an all-star backing band including guitarist Will McFarlane, bassist Dave Smith, and drummer Steve Potts, to bring her treasure trove of new songs to life.
Carroll's new album, Love On It, is about joy, grief, betrayal, hope, social awareness, faith, humor and above all, love.