Sam Eason

Sam Eason

Sam Eason is a Bristol-born singer-songwriter associated with folk, pop and singer-songwriter music. He is based in Bristol and Bath, and his writing is described as simple and direct, with an emphasis on melody and tenderness.

Career

Eason begins performing in open mic settings between 2007 and 2010, then becomes active more widely from 2011 onwards. During that period he plays a headline show at The Fleece and supports David McAlmont, Sandi Thom and James Vincent McMorrow.

Performance style

He usually performs solo with a looping pedal, layering parts to build his sound. His live setup sometimes includes appearances by his wife, who adds vocals alongside his own.

Writing and influences

His songwriting draws on the example of artists such as Dylan and Taylor, while his own approach avoids complex rhythmic structures in favour of clear, straightforward songs.

Personal details

Eason is born in 1984. He is noted for appreciating beards, nice people and “cricket applause”, meaning the kind of applause given for a good boundary in cricket.