Aloha

Message –  I have been working on some new material for you all to hear in the future and I am very excited about it! I hope you’ve had a chance to hear the latest record, “Moments”!! Special thanks goes out to Greg Smith, D.C. Fisher, Linda, Brendan, Danielle, Michelle, J.P., Alex, Jon, Rob, and all of the awesome people that have supported this music. Mr. Matt Racher and I will be booking a lot of gig dates so please check back soon!! If you need music for your party, wedding, or private event please contact me through the contact link on this site. As always, let me know if you have any suggestions or questions about the music.

Thoughts – True music comes from deep within. That’s why there’s a soulful power that reflects into my songwriting. The purity of music is often seen in between the outside influences, and being open-minded to new ideas is critical to global consciousness. Love creates a better world and music will help guide that path. Everyday we have a new chance to create peace in world.

2011 Album “Moments” – This latest release is available on iTunes, CDBaby, Spotify, and so on… 

2009 Album “Neon Signs” – This album is full of heart warming and evocative lyrics, and melodies. It features many of Sam’s most popular live songs such as “Hula girl” and “Spread your love”. The album has had good reviews and has airplay on some local and underground stations. CDs and downloads are available world wide from CDBaby, iTunes, and DigStation.

Bio – The songs written and performed by Sam represent an eclectic mix of Folk Hawaiian Soul Rock. These songs are performed on Guitar, Ukulele, Dobro, and Harmonica. Sam is influenced by a variety of musical styles to include folk-rock, pop, reggae, Motown, soul, blues, Hawaiian slack key, alt-rock, and bluegrass. Many of the songs have an island flavor inspired by the earth, ocean, sun, and stars. Some of Sam’s musical influences include Brett Dennen, Ray LaMontagne, Van Morrison, David Grey, Jim Croce, Pearl Jam, Tracy Chapman, IZ, Willie Nelson, Nick Drake, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Jack Johnson, Matt Racher, DC Fisher, Greg Smith, and Matt Kay.