Biography

"A voice both delicate and disarming" - BBC UPLOAD The journey taken by singer-songwriter + multi-instrumentalist Sam Winston to his latest releases ('Til I Make Peace With War' and Damaged Goods') hasn't been straightforward. It has been a circuitous route, with several hurdles to overcome including health problems and a self-imposed hiatus after releasing his debut album The Fire & The Icicle (2016). As is frequently the case however, it's in these very hurdles that Sam finds new creative strength. A conscious expression of his vulnerabilities is what underpins these new releases. "They are statements about losing my core and letting go...about being okay with not being okay." In addition to supporting Boy George on tour in Amsterdam, Sam has toured Belgium and Scotland with support from Scottish guitar makers Bailey Guitars, a company who only use 100% renewable energy. This fact is important to Sam who owns two Bailey instruments. When they were losing their factory, Sam aided them by curating a compilation album of his and others' works. Profits from it helped secure the Bailey premises. Notable gigs for Sam include Dartford Festival; twice selling out the renowned Mick Jagger Centre; Folk On The Dock Fest; supporting Henry Priestman of The Christians & headlining the BBC Radio Stage at Chatham's Steam Fest. "Damaged Goods is a great song with such a fine vocal from Sam, the lyrics are deep and perfect [...] it deserves to be heard and admired" - CHRIS DIFFORD