Sam Sallon

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Sam Sallon
Sam Sallon at The Troubadour, London 2012
Sam Sallon at The Troubadour, London 2012
Background information
Born (1980-01-06) 6 January 1980 (age 44)
London, England
GenresAcoustic, folk rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
LabelsIndigo-Octagon
Websitesamsallon.com

Sam Sallon (born 6 January 1980) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Born in London and raised in Manchester, he is the fourth child of eight. His first release Kathy's Song EP was released on Indigo-Octagon in January 2013, followed by the debut album One for the Road in September that year. In April 2014 Sallon picked up three awards at the Exposure Music Awards in London including Best Act Overall.[1] In June 2014 he won an international Independent Music Award in the best Folk/Singer-songwriter category for his song "You Are Home".[2] He has performed solo at the Royal Albert Hall opening for Pete Doherty, the Royal Festival Hall opening for Lyle Lovett and the Queen Elizabeth Hall opening for the Neil Cowley Trio. Other notable support slots have been with Lucy Rose, Johnny Flynn, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nick Harper and Nouvelle Vague.[3][4]

Kathy's Song EP[edit]

Released in January 2013 Kathy's Song EP includes the title track, a cover of the 1965 Paul Simon song. The EP was received favourably,[5][6][7] and the song received support from DJ Chris Hawkins at BBC 6music after Hawkins came to a gig in London, describing Sallon as "a special songwriter and captivating performer".[8]

One for the Road[edit]

One for the Road
Studio album by
Sam Sallon
ReleasedSeptember 2013
LabelIndigo-Octagon
ProducerDavid Watson
Singles from One for the Road
  1. "You May Not Mean To Hurt Me (But You Do)"
    Released: 25 March 2013
  2. "Long Way Down"
    Released: 27 May 2013

Recorded on and off during a period of two years with producer David Watson, the debut album One for the Road features among its musicians Neil Cowley, Paul Wassif and Kami Thompson from The Rails.[9][10] The album was critically acclaimed, Mojo Magazine praising the album as "a finely crafted debut",[9] and Maverick Magazine calling it "a potential album of the year".[11] The singles "You May Not Mean To Hurt Me (But You Do)" and "Long Way Down" both received plays on BBC Radio 2 supported by DJs Dermot O'Leary and Clare Balding.[12] British singer Lianne La Havas has expressed strong admiration for the album.[13] The album cover was shot at Beachy Head by photographer Jean-Philippe Defaut.[14]

Discography[edit]

  • Kathy's Song EP (2013)
  • "You May Not Mean To Hurt Me (But You Do)" (single)
  • "Long Way Down" (single)
  • One for the Road (2013)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Exposure Music Awards 2013/14 Winners Archived 31 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine; published 03/04/14; retrieved 10/05/14
  2. ^ Independent Music Awards Archived 18 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine; published 03/06/14; retrieved 05/06/14
  3. ^ Directory Of Musicians Archived 20 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine, at the Musicians' Union of the United Kingdom; published 2010; retrieved 15 April 2014
  4. ^ "Neil Cowley Trio – Southbank Centre". Southbank Centre. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  5. ^ Music Week Review Archived 9 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine; page 8; published 7 December 2012 retrieved 22-04-14
  6. ^ Acoustic Magazine Review Archived 27 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine; issue #75; published January 2013, retrieved 22-04-14
  7. ^ Hit Sheet Review Archived 8 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine; Issue 159; page 3; published December 2012 retrieved 22-04-14
  8. ^ BBC Programs – Chris Hawkins Archived 7 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine, January 2013, retrieved 15-04-14
  9. ^ a b Mojo Magazine; Issue 239; page 98; published October 2013, retrieved 22-04-14
  10. ^ R2 Rock'n'Reel Archived 18 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine; vol. 12 no. 39; published May/June 2013, retrieved 22-04-14
  11. ^ Maverick Magazine; Issue 121; page 88; published July/August 2013, retrieved 05-06-14
  12. ^ BBC Radio 2 – listings Archived 16 July 2023 at the Wayback Machine; published June 2013, retrieved 15-04-14
  13. ^ Lianne La Havas interview – The Couch Sessions Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine; published 15 August 2013, retrieved 15-04-14
  14. ^ The Monostery Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine; published 2013; retrieved 08-06-14
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