There is something inherently uplifting about Sam Sweeney’s fiddle playing – it soothes, replenishes, and heartens the soul. Add in Campbell’s electric guitar, and ‘Shapes’ proves a stunning listening experience – fiddle and electric guitar have rarely sounded so breath-taking.
Sam Sweeney & Louis Campbell reveal duo EP ‘Shapes’, to be digitally released on 5th May via Hudson Records. Listen to their first EP single, Shape #2 (Gmin).
Leveret, featuring three of England’s finest folk musicians – Andy Cutting on melodeon, Sam Sweeney on fiddle and Rob Harbron on concertina, mark their ten years together with the release of their new album Forms and a UK Tour.
The Bellowhead and Leveret fiddle maestro Sam Sweeney talks about the creative process of his new solo album Escape That, a deeply personal set that sees him at his most dynamic and liberated.
With Escape That, Sam Sweeney has made his most personal record to date. His playing has never been more confident or fluid and the accompaniments are also stellar in their subtlety. It is gorgeous, joyous playing, possibly his best yet.
Sam Sweeney announces new album “Escape That” which ties together all of his musical passions; an honest and fearless expression of himself, combining pop hooks and aesthetics with his pioneering work in the world of traditional dance tunes. Listen to his lead single ‘Ruby’.
On ‘Solo’, Sam Sweeney could be playing just for you. Add in the beautiful acoustic echoes of St Martin’s Church and you are left with a truly immersive and compelling listening encounter. Solo is a thrilling, timeless and thoroughly evocative listen.
Sam Sweeney announces ‘Solo’, the first in a series of EPs that highlight the band members who performed on his acclaimed album ‘Unearth Repeat’. Listen to opening track “Untitled Waltz #1 / Tweedside”.
Sam Sweeney finally gets to take Unearth Repeat on the road for what must be a touring highlight of the year. Watch them performing Steepy Downs Road live at Cecil Sharp House.
English folk trio Leveret, featuring Andy Cutting on melodeon, Sam Sweeney on fiddle and Rob Harbron on concertina, head out on the road this October for a series of tour dates in celebration of their Variations Live album.
‘Variations: Live’ marks a new development for the folk trio Leveret, we catch up with their concertina player Rob Harbron to talk about the album and hopes for 2021.
Our Song of the Day comes from Jenn Butterworth, Sam Sweeney & Rob Harbron who have revealed a brilliant festive video for their cover of ‘Don’t Let The Bells End’ by The Darkness.
