Suitcase Sam is a Canadian singer-songwriter from

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, 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''.

Career

Suitcase Sam, inspired by the 1920's Jazz Age and acts like

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, released his first EP ''Get It To Go'' in 2010. He was originally signed with ''Pleasance Records''. The album was later adapted into a short film for

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under the same name. After joining

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, ''Get It To Go'' was reissued in 2019. He has opened for acts like

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and

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. In 2019 on the Curve label, Suitcase Sam released ''Goodnight Riverdale Park'' to favourable reviews. Album collaborations included

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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. In June 2021, a new video for "Edge of Town" was released directed by Justine and Karly McCloskey.

Discography

* 2010: ''Get It To Go'', EP * 2014: ''Waiting On A Train'', EP * 2019: ''Goodnight Riverdale Park'', LP

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Suitcase Sam Living people Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian singer-songwriters Musicians from Toronto 21st-century Canadian guitarists Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Canadian male singers