Sam Sallon (born 6 January 1980) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Born in London and raised in Manchester, he is the fourth child of eight. His first release Kathy's Song EP was released on Indigo-Octagon in January 2013, followed by the debut album One for the Road in September that year. In April 2014 Sallon picked up three awards at the Exposure Music Awards in London including Best Act Overall.Exposure Music Awards 2013/14 Winners ; published 03/04/14; retrieved 10/05/14 In June 2014 he won an international Independent Music Award in the best Folk/Singer-songwriter category for his song "You Are Home".Independent Music Awards ; published 03/06/14; retrieved 05/06/14 He has performed solo at the Royal Albert Hall opening for Pete Doherty, the Royal Festival Hall opening for Lyle Lovett and the Queen Elizabeth Hall opening for the Neil Cowley Trio. Other notable support slots have been with Lucy Rose, Johnny Flynn, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nick Harper and Nouvelle Vague.Directory Of Musicians , at the Musicians' Union of the United Kingdom; published 2010; retrieved 15 April 2014
Kathy's Song EP
Released in January 2013 Kathy's Song EP includes the title track, a cover of the 1965 Paul Simon song. The EP was received favourably,Music Week Review ; page 8; published 7 December 2012 retrieved 22-04-14Acoustic Magazine Review ; issue #75; published January 2013, retrieved 22-04-14Hit Sheet Review ; Issue 159; page 3; published December 2012 retrieved 22-04-14 and the song received support from DJ Chris Hawkins at BBC 6music after Hawkins came to a gig in London, describing Sallon as "a special songwriter and captivating performer".BBC Programs – Chris Hawkins , January 2013, retrieved 15-04-14
One for the Road
Recorded on and off during a period of two years with producer David Watson, the debut album One for the Road features among its musicians Neil Cowley, Paul Wassif and Kami Thompson from The Rails.Mojo Magazine; Issue 239; page 98; published October 2013, retrieved 22-04-14R2 Rock'n'Reel ; vol. 12 no. 39; published May/June 2013, retrieved 22-04-14 The album was critically acclaimed, Mojo Magazine praising the album as "a finely crafted debut", and Maverick Magazine calling it "a potential album of the year".Maverick Magazine; Issue 121; page 88; published July/August 2013, retrieved 05-06-14 The singles "You May Not Mean To Hurt Me (But You Do)" and "Long Way Down" both received plays on BBC Radio 2 supported by DJs Dermot O'Leary and Clare Balding.BBC Radio 2 – listings ; published June 2013, retrieved 15-04-14 British singer Lianne La Havas has expressed strong admiration for the album.Lianne La Havas interview – The Couch Sessions ; published 15 August 2013, retrieved 15-04-14 The album cover was shot at Beachy Head by photographer Jean-Philippe Defaut.The Monostery ; published 2013; retrieved 08-06-14
Discography
Kathy's Song EP (2013) "You May Not Mean To Hurt Me (But You Do)" (single) "Long Way Down" (single) One for the Road (2013)
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