Sam Amidon Tickets

Sam Amidon is a pioneering American folk musician known for reimagining traditional songs with contemporary textures. Born June 3, 1981, in Brattleboro, Vermont, to renowned folk artists Peter and Mary Alice Amidon, he has built a career that blends folk, chamber, jazz, and electronic influences. With releases on Bedroom Community, Nonesuch, and, most recently, River Lea, Amidon continues to push the boundaries of traditional music while remaining deeply rooted in the storytelling of American folk.

Based in London with an international touring footprint, Amidon has earned critical acclaim from major outlets and collaborators across genres. His work often features intimate, chamber-inspired arrangements and thoughtful reworkings of traditional material, presented with a calm, hushed vocal delivery that invites close listening. Secure your seats for his next live shows and experience the artistry that has earned him prominent recognition in the folk and contemporary music scenes.

Selected career milestones include the 2010 NYT-acknowledged release I See the Sign, alongside a landmark 2017 collaboration with the Kronos Quartet on Folk Songs. His 2025 album Salt River (River Lea) continues to explore expansive textures and lyrical storytelling. Amidon’s music has garnered nominations and praise from The New York Times, Pitchfork, The Guardian, and the UK’s National Dance Awards Critics Circle (Outstanding Creative Contribution, 2025). Married to musician Beth Orton, he splits time between London and international stages, collaborating with artists across genres. For fans of inventive folk that respects tradition while embracing experimentation, Sam Amidon offers a compelling catalog and an engaging live experience.

Upcoming tour dates are listed below. Each show represents a unique, standalone performance—reserve your seats early to join audiences worldwide who’ve praised his intimate, exploratory concerts. Follow Sam on social media for the latest updates:

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