Folk Bands and Artists
Sam Jefferson
Manchester
Steeped in Folk storytelling tradition, Sam Jefferson draws equally from his family’s Jazz and Blues background to create songs that ‘…bring a story to life’ – BBC Radio Sheffield.
‘Sing Beneath The Sun’, Sam’s latest album, has earned him concert performances at Imperial War Museum North, The Bridgewater Hall, in Ypres with the Royal British Legion, and supporting Ralph McTell at his RNCM concert, earning Ralph’s praise of ‘Outstanding musicianship’.
‘…Really fine picking, voice, and songwriting. Sam is carrying the Blues on in his own way.’ – Toby Walker
‘It was a pleasure to work with a young musician of such maturity humility and ability’. – Ralph McTell
The album is comprised of 10 original songs, inspired by the lives of his great-grandparents, Jim and Edith-Maude Marshall, who worked at Gawber Colliery and Staincross Cotton Mill respectively. Many songs on the album also tell the stories behind photographs Jim sent back during the War. Each song is an insight into harsh, austere, yet inspiring lives.
Sam has begun work on a third album, while continuing to gig and tour with dynamic sets that span foot-stomping Blues to intense storytelling.
Genre: Alt Folk