Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle).
New album, 'Salt River' finds Amidon reinterpreting and regenerating 10 familiar pieces of music that he has collected together over time, ranging from traditional English shanty 'Golden Willow Tree' to Lou Reed's 'Big Sky'. It was recorded in collaboration with saxophonist and producer Sam Gendel. Sam has released 7 acclaimed albums plus collaborated with The National, Bon Iver, Beth Orton, Marc Ribot & The Blind Boys of Alabama.
New album, 'Salt River' finds Amidon reinterpreting and regenerating 10 familiar pieces of music that he has collected together over time, ranging from traditional English shanty 'Golden Willow Tree' to Lou Reed's 'Big Sky'. It was recorded in collaboration with saxophonist and producer Sam Gendel. Sam has released 7 acclaimed albums plus collaborated with The National, Bon Iver, Beth Orton, Marc Ribot & The Blind Boys of Alabama.
TRACK LISTING
1. Oldenfjord
2. Three Five
3. Big Sky
4. Tavern
5. Golden Willow Tree
6. I'm On My Journey Home
7. Ask The Elephant
8. Cusseta
9. Friends And Neighbours
10. Never