Serious Sam Barrett is a hard touring folk and country singer-songwriter hailing from Otley, West Yorkshire. Armed with a 12-string guitar and banjo, he delivers raw, heartfelt songs—both self-penned and traditional—that echo the spirit of the British countryside and the grit of the open road.
Raised in the Dales village of Addingham, Sam cut his teeth in the vibrant Leeds music scene, beginning in 2004. His reputation quickly grew beyond local venues, gaining wider attention with the release of his acclaimed 2009 debut album, Close To Home. Since then, he’s become known for his powerful live performances and unwavering commitment to authentic roots music.
SERIOUS SAM BARRETT
“Old before his years country-folk fellow who mixes intricate John Fahey finger-picking with confessional tales of dirty old Leeds.”
— The Guardian
“There’s some real swagger to this.”
— Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
PRESS
“Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English.”
— Uncut Magazine
“The sustained brilliance of this playing is really something to behold.”
— Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“A skater boy, slide guitar whizz and a fine solo singer" — ★★★★ MOJO magazine
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A DROP OF THE MORNING DEW
BUSHES AND BRIARS
DARLING WHERE YOU ARE (LIVE at Forty Five)
EVERY NIGHT HAS AN ENDING
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