november 19, 2016

posted in: music, photography | 1

“Edit your life frequently. It’s your masterpiece after all.” ~ Unknown

 

sound check
sound check

 

Remember this name: Sam Gleaves. This young man is so incredibly talented I could easily go overboard with the adjectives. Not only is he a gifted singer and songwriter, he is as sweet as he can be. He’s a gentle, kind soul; an excellent showman, and totally at ease on a stage. He sings and writes traditional Appalachian music that gives me chills. His voice is smooth, and he’s not flat like many traditional singers tend to be. But don’t let the ‘traditional’ part throw you. He writes about contemporary issues, and it’s refreshing to hear them set to the traditional mountain style. It’s exactly the way tradition can grow without losing what made it beautiful in the process. Really, I just can’t sing (ha ha) Sam’s praises enough – he’s that good. He’s a Virginia native, but he lives in Berea now when he’s not touring the world. So, Kentucky’s going to adopt him, at least I think we ought to. Sam Gleaves. Remember his name. I guarantee you’re going to hear a lot about him, and I’m extremely honored to have had the opportunity to photograph him with Reel World String Band and Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer. 

 

the next generation
the next generation

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