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He insists, “I’m still doing this for the right reasons.”Rolling Stone tapped Sam Morrow's set during SXSW at The Saxon Pub as one of their "30 Best Artists We Saw in Austin" today - thank you RS & Stephen Thomas Erlewine!
Here's what they posted:
"Too often, modern-day Southern rockers seem to cherish a pose over music: beards, denim and vests, the scraggly uniform that was patented in the 1970s. Sam Morrow and crew sport this outfit too — all but the drummer have facial hair — but they abandon convention in crucial ways. Morrow can growl like Gregg Allman in his prime, but his original songs are sinewy and streamlined, demonstrating a debt to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The quartet can rev up a Bakersfield beat so it’s as propulsive as a train, but they’re better when they get funky: “Quick Fix” is swampy in a way that is reminiscent of prime Little Feat. When the group really gets cooking, they’re swinging and strong, achieving a vigorous blend of greasy groove and song. Turning ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man” into a slow, grinding jam is a master stroke, illustrating how Morrow isn’t just part of tradition, he’s imaginative enough to play with the past too.”
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/Rolling Stone (3.18)
SXSW 2019: 30 Best Artists We Saw in Austin
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From Amyl and the Sniffers and the Vandoliers to Hayes Carll and YolaWMOT Roots Radio 89.5 FM posted Sam Morrow’s entire set from EL Mercado Restaurant South's Backstage during SXSW. It was webcast live via VuHaus & sponsored by WMOT, VuHaus, and NPR Music. Thank you WMOT, Jessie, & Val!
Sam has upcoming dates in Los Angeles (3.31 @ Roots Roadhouse Festival), New Orleans, LA (4.5 @ NOLA Ameripolitan Festival), Tomball, TX (4.6 @ Main Street Crossing), Ft. Worth, TX (4.9 @ Magnolia Motor Lounge). A Northeast run is almost finished being booked May 10-19).
A return to Europe with three UK Festival appearances ahead May 31-June 23. Being booked at the moment by Brighthelmstone Promotions.
A fun year ahead for Sam! Readying "Heartbreak Man" single/video now...
Sam Morrow's Set from the 895 Sessions in Austin
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Sam Morrow and his band rocked The Backstage for our 895 Sessions March 13, 2019 during SXSW in Austin, Texas. Watch his full set!