Sam Shackleton w/ Sam Kind – LOW TICKET ALERT

Sam Shackleton, also known by his Gaelic moniker, Sorley the Bard, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and folk artist. His music is greatly inspired by the rich inter-connected musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. Strongly influenced by the 1960s folk revival, his unique sound is a mix of country, old time, traditional, folk, and blues with a Scottish spirit. He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands, and his music is deeply inspired by the oral tradition, musical culture, and landscapes of Scotland.

Sam also holds a Research Masters degree with distinction in Scottish Ethnology from the renowned academic folk music institution, the School of Scottish Studies, specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spends his days writing, performing, and busking across the world, sharing his unique and authentic musical style through his own writing and interpretation of the folk traditions, songs, and ballads that came before him. He views all of his music as part of the carrying stream of folk tradition.

https://www.samshackleton.com/

Sam Kind is an emerging American singer-songwriter whose music blends elements of old country and blues, characterized by guitar and banjo compositions with melancholic lyrics. Living on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, his writing is driven by living alone in the American West, battling mental illness and refusing to adapt to the systems in modern America. He is heavily influenced by multiple generations of musicians, including Ledbelly, Johnny Cash, Randy Rhoads, The Misfits, and The Growlers. Active on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, he has been sharing his journey since 2024, when one of his videos went viral. Follow Sam Kind on all platforms to get the latest updates.

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