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Sam Hammerman is a Soul/Pop singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. His music lives in the Pop world, with a melodic sensibility steeped in the sounds of classic soul, rock and jazz. Some of his influences include Jeff Buckley, John Mayer, Radiohead, D’angelo, The Beatles and Tame Impala. His songs reverberate from the human experience, from personal struggles to profound transcendence and freedom. The music carries an uplifting, spiritual and meditative undertone.
Sam grew up in Boston, MA and trained at Berklee College of Music. He released his first EP “Liberation” while based in the vibrant creative hub of Austin, TX, working with some top local talent including award-winning producer Dwight Baker (Wind and the Wave, Kelly Clarkson). After relocating to NYC in 2016, he produced and released a single called “Perfect Diamond.” He delved further into the world of music production by working on his own and in collaboration with others, including producer Luke Tozour (Jamie Cullum, Katy Perry) from California. Sam released a single “Miss the Days” in March 2018 that is the fruit of this process. He also released a Live Video EP “Sam Hammerman Live at Continental Studios” in the fall of 2018. This album was all about capturing the moment, and the raw spontaneity and energy of playing live in a room with his fantastic musician friends and solo.
He is currently based in Manchester, NH and performs regularly in the New England area in all different kinds of settings including weddings, anniversaries, private parties, restaurants, cafes, bars and house concerts. Book Sam today for your next event, to make it a truly special one!
NOTABLE VENUES & EVENTS
Tuscan Brands - regular performer at venues such as Toscana Chophouse, Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Village - Portsmouth and Salem, NH, & Boston, MA
Evviva Trattoria weekly residency - Marlborough, MA
Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 1, 2 & 3) - New York, NY
Pianos - New York, NY
Caffe Vivaldi - New York, NY
Path Cafe - New York, NY
Innerglow Monthly Event: Music, meditation & Poetry - New York, NY
Middle East (Upstairs and Corner) - Cambridge, MA
Lily Pad - Cambridge, MA
The Burren - Somerville, MA
Whip-In - Austin, TX
Flipnotics - Austin, TX
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"With an opening piano flourish, Hammerman confidently slinks into the song with all of the finesse of a golden age crooner. It's gently bittersweet nostalgia that Hammerman presents to his audience in simple, but top-notch form."
"With its vintage jazz vibe, soulful lyrics, and smooth melody, ‘Miss the Days’ is certainly a song that carries you away. The goal of transporting and uplifting the listener is definitely achieved. Nostalgic warmth and memorable melody..."
"The latest from the soulful Sam Hammerman with his masterful song "Miss the Days". Sweet and smooth..."
"Sam Hammerman's 'Liberation' is a record made with nothing but honesty and heart."
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CLIENT REVIEWS
“Sam’s presence and musical talents thoroughly enriched the experience of my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding and reception. The island wedding had a lot of “moving parts” and Sam smoothly flowed with all the nuances. This also set the calming tone for the rest of us. His music at the reception was perfect in that it was elegantly behind the scenes while guests talked amongst themselves but we were also able to stop and listen and fully appreciate his musical gifts and easy style. Sam is a performer that you could listen to all evening because he has a variety of music in his repertoire and dimension with the quality of his talents. He even took the time to learn a couple of requested songs for my daughter ahead of time. I highly recommend Sam … I can’t say enough good things about his music, professionalism and his delightful presence.”
- Clair Cushman, daughter’s wedding at Lake Sunapee, NH, August 1, 2021
“Sam was awesome and highly recommended! I hired Sam for a Christmas Eve outdoor celebration for my family. Despite the challenging circumstances of playing the guitar outside in the snow, Sam did a great job. He performed a nice mix of classic Christmas songs as well as regular favorites including some of his own. Both his playing and his singing voice are both great and even better in person! He also had a nice rapport with the guests. I would definitely recommend him and look forward to hiring him again under easier circumstances.”
- Lee Rich, House party in Acton, MA, December 24, 2020
“Sam Hammerman sang at our wedding in Providence RI last weekend and did an amazing job. He has a beautiful voice and was very willing to sing anything we wanted. His approach to the entire process was very thoughtful...he went out of his way to make sure all of the details were covered...we could tell he cared about making sure everything went smoothly on our big day...and it did. Sam also learned a tricky new song, The Mystery of Love, that he knew was one of our favorites...and he threw in a few extra songs as well. He’s such a great guy with cool energy. I’d highly recommend him for your next event!”
- Steven Paltsios, Wedding in Providence, RI, September 14, 2019
“Sam's music has a wide range. From his incredible originals to jazzy music to the Beatles and more.
He was gracious to work with on planning and performing for our special day. Thank you Sam!!!”
- Cindy Corrie, Anniversary Party in Leominster, MA, August 10, 2019
“Hired to play background for my proposal, Sam both played and sung beautifully really making the moment special and unforgettable.”
- Grant Rodkey, Private Performance in Quechee, VT, October 21, 2019
CONTACT
For all booking and press inquiries:
E-mail: Samjh@hushmail.com
Phone: 617-512-1001