“Sun, Moon and Star” is the first cover song released as a single by Sam Pace and the Gilded Grit.  It is a special track because its original writer and performer- Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals- is Pace’s most beloved figure.

Pace’s idolization of Toots began nearly 20 years ago and this Summer marks his first offering from Hibbert’s prolific repertoire.

“Hot Blood” is the newest single from Sam Pace and the Gilded Grit.  The smooth and sexy track is Pace’s second offering in an effort to define his own genre, known as Soul Surrealism.  Produced by the Grammy-nominated Frenchie Smith, "Hot Blood" brings the hook right out of the gate.  The journey of the guitar solo in the middle is silky-smooth and titillating and builds just like the real thing.  Key changes and octave jumps keep the track fresh while "Hot Blood" delivers a sultry, temperature raising experienc

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” Borrowing the monumental last lines of a Charles Bukowski poem, Sam Pace’s new single underscores the way you behave during challenging times defines your true character. It’s that simple. Yet sadly, decent decorum has been completely disregarded contributing to appalling, irresponsible, disheartening conduct, negatively impacting society. Thankfully, all hope is not lost. Pace’s new track, “What Matters Most,” propagates a critical message.

“What Matters Most” is the newest single from soul-slinging Sam Pace and the Gilded Grit. Inspired by a line from Charles Bukowski, the new track is meant to evoke the funky, fighting spirit.  "What Matters Most" is a karate chop to the throat of the bad vibrations of coronavirus and malaise in general.

Before the COVID situation hit, Sam spent three months on the road with Triumph Motorcycles.  Acting as their Artist In Residence, he performed acoustic sets and DJed in forty-five cities coast to coast.