Sarah Clay & the StarCats
Delightfully eclectic, the StarCats jazz trio brings the fun with swinging retro-pop, spicy Latin rhythms, mellow blues and gorgeous ballads.
Sarah Clay (vocals/flute) thrills with spine-tingling phrases, crystalline tone and sultry flute. Steve Bulmer (upright bass) lays down a sweet, rhythmic groove that soothes the soul. Valley favorite Bob Ferrier (guitar) sparks joy with his tasty chords and playful improvisation. Toe-tapping music that makes you smile!
Our repertoire ranges from Duke Ellington and Thelonius Monk standards to jazz arrangements of Soundgarden, Stevie Wonder, Sara Bareilles and more, each reimagined for this intimate instrumentation.
“Smooth grooves, great solos and a fun theme!" –Matt Atwood, Dickinson Memorial Library
The StarCats perform throughout New England. For many years, we have presented themed concerts – a new program every year. Each themed program is well researched, and offers a distinctive concert program that is both informative and entertaining. Contact Sarah to schedule a StarCats concert at your venue.
Don't want a themed concert? Just need some classy background music? No problem! The StarCats can play hours of wonderful, diverse music in the background to elevate any event, fine dining/drink establishment or private party. Good music is a social lubricant. Your guests can mingle, and converse pleasantly without having to shout. Contact Sarah for booking.
“Hot music on a hot night!" – 1794 Meetinghouse Concert Hall
2026 Concert Theme: Day Dream
For the 2026 season, the StarCats play Day Dream. Life is so busy these days, we forget to relax. But let your mind wander, and see what fresh ideas emerge! It's a great mix of jazz, Bossa Nova, Swing and Retro-Pop tunes, many arranged by bassist Steve Bulmer.
“Wow. Just wow. The music was gorgeous, and the stories were fascinating." – Mike Jones, Greenfield
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“Huge stage presence. The crowd loved it. Two weeks later I am still hearing people comment about Sarah's presentation.” – Desi Smelcer, South Hadley Public Library
Who hosts StarCats Concerts?
A StarCats themed concert works well in a concert hall, community center, library, senior center, museum/cultural center, and as a house concert. If your venue draws an audience that enjoys great music and storytelling, then let's talk!
Grant Funding
In Massachusetts, programs of merit can be funded by a Local Cultural Council grant. I'd be happy to apply for grant funding from your town. Annual applications are due in mid-October.
“Working with Sarah Clay is pleasure! Her good organization, quick yet thoughtful communication, and excellent preparation makes program planning a snap.” - Matthew Jaquith, Librarian Springfield City Library
Let's bring a Sarah Clay & the StarCats to your audience. Contact Sarah today!
Performing in Massachusetts: Adams, Agawam, Amherst, Ashland, Auburn, Barre, Becket, Belchertown, Bernardston, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlemont, Charlton, Chester, Chesterfield, Chicopee, Colrain, Conway, Cummington, Dalton, Deerfield, Douglas, East Brookfield, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Gill, Goshen, Granby, Granville, Great Barrington, Greenfield, Hadley, Hampden, Hardwick, Hatfield, Hawley, Heath, Holland, Holyoke, Huntington, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Leverett, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Monterey, Montgomery, New Ashford, New Marlborough, New Salem, North Brookfield, Northampton, Northfield, Orange, Otis, Palmer, Peru, Pittsfield, Russell, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Shelburne, Shrewsbury, Shutesbury, Stockbridge, Southbridge, Southwick, Spencer, Springfield, Sturbridge, Sunderland, Tolland, Wales, Ware, Warren, West Brookfield, West Springfield, West Stockbridge, Westfield, Westhampton, Whately, Wilbraham, Williamsburg, Worcester, Worthington.
Connecticut: Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Broadbrook, Buckingham, Burlington, Burnside, Canton, Collinsville, East Berlin, East Granby, East Windsor, Elmwood, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hartland, Hazardville, Manchester, Marion, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, North Bloomfield, North Canton, North Branby, Plainville, Plantsville, Poquonock, Rocky Hill, Scantic, Simsbury, South Glastonbury, Somers, South Windsor, Southington, Suffield, Vernon, Thompsonville, Unionville, Warehouse, Weatogue, West Avon, West Granby, West Hartford, Westfield Suffield, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks.