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Meet Sama Dams, the Portland-based avant-rock project led by Sam Adams (vocals/guitar) and Lisa Adams (keys/vocals). Known for blending influences from Radiohead, jazz, R&B, indie rock, and art song, Sama Dams creates immersive sonic worlds with a tight live band that often features Micah Hummel and Chris Hermsen on drums/percussion. Since their 2011 releases, Sama Dams has evolved into a compelling voice in the Northwest’s indie scene, earning local attention from outlets like the Portland Mercury for albums like Say It. Scroll for a closer look at the ensemble, a snapshot of discography, and upcoming opportunities to catch Sama Dams live.

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Documented collaborators

Upcoming shows bring Sama Dams back to intimate venues and larger rooms, with performances anchored by Sam and Lisa’s expressive songwriting and dynamic arrangements. For fans, Bandcamp remains a primary channel for new and catalog releases, alongside label pages from Self Group and Doe Records. Whether you’re exploring the latest studio work or the Dekum Street Theater live album anticipated for 2026, secure your seats through trusted channels and stay connected for news on future tours and releases.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Sama Dams

  • Core members: Sam Adams (vocals/guitar), Lisa Adams (keys/vocals); live/recording often include Micah Hummel (drums) and Chris Hermsen (drums/perc).
  • Genre/style: avant-rock with influences ranging from Radiohead to jazz, R&B, indie rock and art song.
  • Discography breadth: releases span 2011–2026, including No Vengeance (2013), Comfort in Doubt (2016), Say It (2018), Not Gonna Lie (2020), Bungalow 9 Session (2023), Witness (2025) and the live Dekum Street Theater album (2026).
  • Latest album: Witness (October 17, 2025), label Doe Records; live album for 2026 release planned after Dekum Street Theater show.
  • Recent 2025 shows include Holocene (Portland) on December 7, Mother Foucaul’s Bookshop (Sept 6), and Farewell Fest at Rontoms (May 25).
  • Primary ticket/merch channels: Bandcamp (samadams.bandcamp.com) and Self Group-related releases; Doe Records handles Witness release.

The records

Sama Dams Discography

  • Sama Dams: Live at Dekum Street Theater
    2026 · Self Release
  • Witness
    2025 · Doe Records
  • Bungalow 9 Session
    2023 · Self Group
  • Not Gonna Lie
    2020 · Self Group Collective
  • Principle of Loving
    2019 · Self Group
  • Say It
    2018 · Self Release
  • Mounted on the Wall // We Never Met
    2017 · Self Release
  • Comfort in Doubt
    2016 · Self Release
  • No Vengeance
    2013 · Self Release
  • Draw This Bitter Blood
    2011 · Self Release

The hits

Top Sama Dams Songs

  • Wild
    2025 · Did not chart
  • Principle of Loving
    2019 · Did not chart
  • Not Gonna Lie
    2020 · Did not chart

Upcoming shows bring Sama Dams back to intimate venues and larger rooms, with performances anchored by Sam and Lisa’s expressive songwriting and dynamic arrangements. For fans, Bandcamp remains a primary channel for new and catalog releases, alongside label pages from Self Group and Doe Records. Whether you’re exploring the latest studio work or the Dekum Street Theater live album anticipated for 2026, secure your seats through trusted channels and stay connected for news on future tours and releases.

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