Sam is from Connecticut and has a passion for singing and songwriting. He has been a popular featured soloist with the Dan Kane Singers since he was eight years old, and has performed in several venues in Massachusetts and Connecticut including the MassMutual Center, Springfield Symphony Hall, Six Flags New England, City Stage, the Majestic Theater, and the Big E. (Eastern States Exposition). Recently, Sam recorded a CD entitled Stepping Out and sold out his CD release concerts at the Majestic Theater. In 2003, he received the Connecticut Association of Schools Arts Award in recognition of excellence achieved in the performing arts. Sam has had many leading roles in musical theater as a member of the Drama Studio of Springfield and the Avery Middle School Drama Club. He was also a student of jazz and tap for five years at the Academy of Dance in East Longmeadow. Sam plays the piano and has written many original compositions. He was the recipient of first place and honorable mention awards at the state level in Reflections, a national arts competition, for his songs Sing for Freedom and What Leads to Happiness. Sam has just finished recording Make It Through, his inspirational pop song that has all the makings of a hit single. He has been a guest musician on several CDs recorded by other local musical talents.
Here are a few excerpts from some of Sams music reviews and critics:
The vocal highlight of the evening, the electrifying moment that raised instant goose bumps, was young Sam Plotkins account of From a DistanceHe delivered Golds profound lyrics with utterly pure, unmannered vocal tone and a visible, sincere connection to their meaning in his eyesWith the right training and the right breaks, Plotkin could be following in the footsteps of Josh Groban in a few years.
~ (Excerpt from The Springfield Republican review by Clifton J. Noble. Jr. of the Dan Kane Christmas Spectacular at the MassMutual Center where Sam performed to a sold out audience of over 4000. December, 2005)
Listen to his CD without being told how old the singer is, and good luck trying to come close to his age.
~ (Rose Tantraphol, The Hartford Courant)
Sam is not good, not decent, but exceptional beyond his yearsHe has a very old musical soul in a very young persons bodyI think thats just a gift from God.
~(Dan Kane, The Springfield Republican and The Hartford Courant)
