Serious Sam Barrett
Media Files
3 Photos
4 Videos
Description
Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English.
UNCUT MAGAZINE
Old before his years country-folk fellow who mixes intricate John Fahey finger-picking with confessional tales of dirty old Leeds - THE GUARDIAN
Serious Sam Barrett, from Addingham, splendid folk blues from the West Yorkshire hills.
Gideon Coe (BBC Radio 6) (BBC Radio 6)
FAQs
How long do you play for?
Can play for up to 2 hours
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes to PA, No to lighting.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
No
How much space do you require?
A square Metre
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
No, probably not I generally don't do requests.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
This varies a lot depending on the nature of the performance
Set List/Services
I play and sing original songs in a folk/country/blues style and well as traditional numbers from the USA, Ireland and UK.
Current set-list is as follows.
Mole in the Ground
Silver Dagger
Alf's Song
Back on the Jack
Sometimes You've Got to Lose
Sailor's Song
The Last Thing
Drive Your Way Home
Lay a White Rose
Cupid's Song
Hillbomber's Blues
Hurry Back
Hennessey Nights
When First Unto this Country
I Never Thought The Day Would Come
Streetlights
Santa Fe Trail
Rock N Roll Heart
When I'm Gone
Glory Bound
Take This Hammer
Need Somebody On Your Bond
Rollin In My Sweet Baby's Arms
Lullaby of Leeds