Suitcase Sam | |
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Background information | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario |
Genres | [1] |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Website | Official Website |
Suitcase Sam is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his self titled project, playing with a full band sometimes described as Suitcase Sam and the Suits or Suitcase Sam and his Orchestra.
Suitcase Sam, inspired by the 1920's Jazz Age [2] and acts like Leon Redbone, [3] released his first EP Get It To Go in 2010. [4] He was originally signed with Pleasance Records. [5] [6] [7] [8] The album was later adapted into a short film for BravoFACT under the same name. [8] After joining Curve Music, Get It To Go was reissued in 2019. [8] [2] He has opened for acts like Courtney Barnett, Elliott Brood and Benjamin Booker. [1]
In 2019 on the Curve label, Suitcase Sam released Goodnight Riverdale Park to favourable reviews. [1] [9] [10] Album collaborations included Marlon Chaplin and members of The Lemon Bucket Orkestra. In October, 2020, a music video for "Frankie and Me" from the album was released, directed by Justin Friesen. [11] In June 2021, a new video for "Edge of Town" was released directed by Justine and Karly McCloskey. [12]
Suitcase Sam | |
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Background information | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario |
Genres | [1] |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) |
|
Years active | 2010–present |
Website | Official Website |
Suitcase Sam is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his self titled project, playing with a full band sometimes described as Suitcase Sam and the Suits or Suitcase Sam and his Orchestra.
Suitcase Sam, inspired by the 1920's Jazz Age [2] and acts like Leon Redbone, [3] released his first EP Get It To Go in 2010. [4] He was originally signed with Pleasance Records. [5] [6] [7] [8] The album was later adapted into a short film for BravoFACT under the same name. [8] After joining Curve Music, Get It To Go was reissued in 2019. [8] [2] He has opened for acts like Courtney Barnett, Elliott Brood and Benjamin Booker. [1]
In 2019 on the Curve label, Suitcase Sam released Goodnight Riverdale Park to favourable reviews. [1] [9] [10] Album collaborations included Marlon Chaplin and members of The Lemon Bucket Orkestra. In October, 2020, a music video for "Frankie and Me" from the album was released, directed by Justin Friesen. [11] In June 2021, a new video for "Edge of Town" was released directed by Justine and Karly McCloskey. [12]