Sam Burchfield

In February of 2014, Burchfield released his debut EP earning lots of media attention such as renowned college music blog, Good Music All Day. The local singer/songwriter creates a masterful blend of blues rock, funk and folk, influenced by the likes of ZZ Ward, Ray LaMontagne, James Morrison, and even early Jack Johnson. The EP "Where to Run" is complete with varying instrumentation from funky guitar riffs to a vintage jazzy horn section. The songs are bonded together with a chillingly precise rhythm section. Each track leaves the listener feeling pleasantly surprised by an exciting mix of Burchfield’s multiple styles of music. Sam Burchfield has shared the stage with notable acts such as St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Josh Garrels, and YouTube sensation Noah Guthrie. He won the statewide singing competition Campus Superstar last year, winning $5,000 to fund the recording of his EP. He also recently auditioned for American Idol and was chosen as a contestant to go to Hollywood by Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban. Soulful vocals and folk-influenced lyrics combine with a foundation in southern blues and funk to produce an exciting sound from this up-and-coming musician. His music spills out of a passionate soul. From the slow ballads that speak of love and longing, to quirky and comical folk tunes, Sam has not limited himself to one genre. While he has achieved much success as a young artist, the potential is limitless for this youthful dreamer and his noble guitar, Sassy.