Sam Sallon (born 6 January 1980) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Born in London and raised in

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, 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 th
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

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opening for Pete Doherty, the

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opening for

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and the

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opening for the

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. Other notable support slots have been with

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, Johnny Flynn, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nick Harper and

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.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

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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,

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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

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supported by DJs

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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

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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)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sallon, Sam 1980 births Living people English folk guitarists English male guitarists English male singer-songwriters English singer-songwriters British folk rock musicians Fingerstyle guitarists Acoustic guitarists Singers from London Musicians from London 21st-century English singers 21st-century British guitarists 21st-century British male singers