Suitcase Sam
Canadian musician
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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 | |
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Suitcase Sam performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | [1] |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | Official Website |
Career
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]
Discography
- 2010: Get It To Go, EP
- 2014: Waiting On A Train, EP
- 2019: Goodnight Riverdale Park, LP