Samuel
Born in New York, Samuel has been surrounded by music his entire life. His mother, whom he credits as his biggest influence, was a singer and performer in her own right. It wasn’t long before he followed in her footsteps, forming a string of bands throughout high school. Playing shows and doing home recordings, Samuel attracted some indie label attention but after being introduced to Ben “DJ BRoc” Ruttner, part of the production duo the Knocks, he decided to break off to pursue a solo career. After a year and a half of writing, recording and performing, Samuel amassed a repertoire of catchy electro-pop bangers and, in the fall of 2008, his soulful voice, inspired lyrics, and dulcet hooks caught the ears of executives at Columbia Records who wasted no time in signing him to a record deal. With a record in the works for January 2010, the hype surrounding this up and coming talent has attracted major names from the hip-hop and pop world, all eager to work with him.
One of Neon Gold's “Reasons Not to End It All in 2009”
“Say Goodbye is the New Yorker’s dreamy, synthy electro-pop debut single ... We want to hear more from this guy!!!” -kickinthepeanuts.com
“How can you be a well known musician by only using a generic everyday name? Well, I found a man who could pull it off.”
Like “if David Bowie decided to start doing R&B.” - musicunderfire.blogspot.com
Samuel on Twitter
Friday Mar 5 Samuel @ Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Darwin Deez
Monday Mar 15 Samuel @ Le Poisson Rouge w/ Marina & The Diamonds
Thursday Aug 20 Samuel @ Santos w/ The Knocks, Skeet Skeet, Roxy Cottontail
Thursday Oct 1 Samuel @ The Chance (Poughkeepsie, NY) with The Knocks, Shwayze and B.O.B.
Friday Oct 2 Samuel @ School of Rock (South Hackensack, NJ) with The Knocks, Shwayze and B.O.B.
Tuesday Oct 6 Samuel @ Lupo's (Providence, RI) with The Knocks, Shwayze and B.O.B.
Wednesday Oct 21 Samuel @ Spin Mag/Red CMJ Showcase w/ The Clipse
Friday Oct 23 Samuel @ Planetary Group CMJ Showcase @ Pianos
Friday Dec 11 Samuel @ Lake Johnson
Wednesday Dec 30 Samuel @ Webster Hall Studio
Wednesday Feb 3 Samuel @ Bowery Electric w/The Postelles
Friday Feb 26 Samuel @ Brooklyn Bowl w/ Yes Giantess
Sunday Mar 14 Samuel @ The Bellhouse w/ Marina & The Diamonds
Thursday Mar 18 Samuel @ SXSW - Hype Machine showcase @ Vice
Thursday Mar 18 Samuel @ SXSW - Neon Gold Showcase @ Lamberts
Wednesday Jun 2 Samuel @ Costa Mesa w/Dan Black
Thursday Jun 3 Samuel @ Los Angeles w/ Dan Black
Friday Jun 4 Samuel @ San Diego w/ Dan Black
Monday Jun 7 Samuel @ Fresno w/ Dan Black
Saturday Aug 28 Samuel @ UNC W/ The Knocks
Sunday Aug 29 Samuel @ DC Nine
Thursday Sep 9 Samuel @ Bowery Ballroom w/ Dan Black
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