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About Me

I learned to play from my old man.I've played 12 String, Resonator and 5 string banjo but mainly play 12 string nowadays. Songs from the Southern States, England's shores, Scotland, Ireland and my head.Photos are by Martyn RoperSongs recorded by AtkoSerious Sam Barrett is a solo acoustic artist drawing on a vast range of traditional idioms to create his own unique sound. His songwriting contains echoes of the great blues masters such as Bukka White and Blind Willie Mctell but also of American folk and country artists such as the Carter Family. Raised in the English folk tradition, Sam also draws heavily on English, Irish and Scottish folk music and arranges his own unique versions of traditional songs taking influence from such luminaries as Ewan Mcoll, Tim Hart and the Watersons. Sam is known for his direct, uncompromising heartfelt live performances and has pursued a remarkably busy gig schedule since embarking on a solo career in 2005. Sam is as comfortable playing in folk clubs as he is in font of rock and punk audiences and his fan base is composed of music lovers from the folk, blues, country and punk scenes. Sam has developed a strong following across England and beyond, having recently toured Califonia playing in pubs, clubs and cafes across the state.

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Member Since: 8/9/2005
Band Website: sambarrett.co.uk
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Influences: Ian Barrett
Type of Label: Indie

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Live Review by Graham Chalmers

Ironically, excellent headliner Serious Sam Barrett turned out to be a very funny man - in between songs at least, for his music itself was serious.Although hailing from near Skipton and with lyrics a...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:50:00 PST

1st Review of The Yorkshire Rambler EP and Record News

..> 1st Review of The Yorkshire Rambler EP and Record News Review for Sandman by Tom Goodhand:The Yorkshire Rambler' sounds like a record craftedout of too many late nights in folk clubs, and toom...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:10:00 PST

Serious Sam's Tour of California

I knew the tour was going to be sick when I turned up at the car hire place and they did'nt have the economy 4 door chevy I asked for so I had to take a white Pontiac Grand Prix instead. The first sh...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:01:00 PST

The Yorkshire Rambler E.P. coming soon.

The record is done and mastered and ready to go, It is a 6 track EP. The first side features three songs I wrote and the second side is all traditional. There is a god mix of English Folk, Count...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:00:00 PST

T-Model Ford Gig Review by John Hepworth

The 300 people having a good time at the Faversham (and paying good money) weren't going to worry over whether it was in response to a cultural phenomenon or a truly musical experience, as the avowedl...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Thu, 03 May 2007 01:56:00 PST

Sandman Review

Due to the curew being 11 o' clock Sam Barrett played last, drawing the evening to a close in an accoustic delta blues fashion. Not many men from West Yorkshire could pull off this brilliant southern ...
Posted by Serious Sam Barrett on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:09:00 PST