New Zealand rock-country singer/songwriter Sam Bartells is ready to hit the road for three dates this October, taking in Whangarei on Friday 2nd October, before heading to Hamilton on Saturday 3rd October and finishing in Auckland on the following Friday 9th October.
LET’S GO is Sam Bartells debut EP, recorded in Nashville at Sound Kitchen Studios after a trip there last September set the wheels in motion for this talented rock-country artist. ”It was an amazing experience recording in Nashville with such talented musicians, like Billy Ray Cyrus’ guitarist Chris Condon, and (producer) Dr Ford”, says Bartells. Fueled by fight, passion and purpose, his unique blend of alt-rock and country music is filled with grit and raw emotion, an authenticity captured by Dr Ford and now ready to be shared with arms open wide to a live audience.
For these shows, Sam Bartells will perform with his talented four-piece band, playing all the tracks off the EP and more. Special guests include alt-folk duo Velvet Arrow, country-pop sensation Grace Kelly and musician Jason Slade, who will round off the bill to deliver a night of solid musicianship and great songs.
Earlier this year, the first single from Let’s Go, ‘Blessed + Broken’, was released. A dark, moody rock song that is ultimately uplifting, it was penned during a low point in Bartells life. Struggling through his addictions and fears, in the hope of being renewed and starting afresh, ‘Blessed + Broken’ marks the end of a tumultuous time in his life to an openness of now travelling the road to redemption and sobriety.
“NZ singer songwriter Sam Bartells captures the heartfelt spirit of determination… clarity and forgiveness in the gripping single ‘Blessed + Broken’. Stirring vocals like Chris Cornell, with the sincerity of Bob Seger, Bartells’ voice pierces the listener’s hearts.”
SKOPE MAGAZINE, USA
SAM BARTELLS – LET’S GO EP RELEASE TOUR
WHANGAREI – FRIDAY 2ND OCT – THE BUTTER FACTORY
with Velvet Arrow + Grace Kelly
HAMILTON – SATURDAY 3RD OCT – NIRVARA LOUNGE
with Jason Slade + Grace Kelly
AUCKLAND – FRIDAY 9TH OCT – ANTHOLOGY LOUNGE
with Velvet Arrow + Grace Kelly
LET’S GO – THE BRAND NEW EP, OUT FRIDAY 2nd OCT
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