Sam Bradley Music - A Soulful Sound: Grace Lindsey

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Sam Bradley - More Photos from EP Release Party

SPECIAL THANKS to Dorothée for sharing these great shots of Sam from his EP Release Party for Not Your Kind.

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Don't forget to purchase your copy of Not Your Kind HERE

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sam Bradley Performance Tomorrow Night in London!

WHERE?
New Look Marble Arch
500-502 Oxford Street London
44 20 7290 7860

Line Up and Set Times

6:00 pm District Line
6.20 pm A Girl Called Ruth
6:40 pm Sam Bradley
7:00 pm Blame Hubert
7:20 pm Miss Davina Lee
7:40 pm The Casitas

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sam Bradley places in Reader's TOP FIVE Songs of 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Sam Bradley's Only Human made the TOP FIVE songs of 2012 in a Reader's Poll for The Soulful Sound Lounge. This song also features his talented sister, Grace Lindsey.

You can see and hear the rest of the list HERE

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Sam Bradley - Fan Photos and Video from Dundarave Festival of Lights

Photos of Sam at Dundarave Festival of Lights

photo credit: Colleen Wynia

photo credit: Keith Putner

photo credit: Keith Punter

CLICK HERE for video of Sam performing with his beautiful mum, Lee Lindsey.

CLICK HERE to hear Sam Drifting Away in Dundarave!

You will also find Sam performing a cover of Money In The Bank with his lovely sister Grace Lindsey and a solo performance of Science Prevents Me HERE.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Sam Bradley to appear at Dundarave Festival of Lights

Dundarave Festival of Lights
Christmas Wassail & Bonfire Night
25th & Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC
22 December 2012

The Festival's legendary Bonfire Night returns to Dundarave Beach with the District of West Vancouver. This is the night when we connect with the best spirit of our community, renew the bonds of love and friendship and answer the darkest hours of the year with music, joy and fire. Join in caroling around the embers.

Sam will be performing, along with his Mother, Lee Lindsey and sister, Grace at this year's Dundarave Festival of Lights.

From Lee Lindsey:

"Come Down to the Dunderave Festival of Lights to see the Lindsey Family preform! The stage is located at 25th and marine drive, just look for all the sparkly Christmas Trees! Grace, Sam and I will be on stage at 3:30 and would love if you could join us with your mittens and tea!"

Entirely community-driven, the Dundarave Festival of Lights is West Vancouver's principal celebration of arts and culture through the Christmas season. We keep the season bright with song, a forest of Christmas trees, and a loving heart for the homeless.

Mission

The Dundarave Festival of Lights is West Vancouver's principal celebration of arts and culture in the Christmas season. Entirely community-driven, we're ending homelessness beautifully with over $100,000 and counting raised to date for the North Shore Emergency Shelter.

Description

The Festival presents four Saturdays of fabulously festive and absolutely free concerts on Dundarave Beach. With thanks grants from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Dundarave Festival has become one of the principal funders of arts and culture in our community during the Christmas season.

You can make a donation as part of a fan driven endeavor HERE.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Sam Bradley - BRAND NEW SONG & VIDEO PLUS LISTENER REACTIONS

"Well, Sam has done it again, and no, not like Britney. He's once again guilty of rifling through my journal and putting my innermost thoughts and feelings to music, and performing them for all the world to see and hear. As The Fugees once sang, Sam is once again "killing me softly with his song." While it's true Sam didn't actually dig through my journal for songwriting inspiration, it sure as hell feels that way. "Thrown myself into the deep end, because you're weeping, only human...Oh/Pick yourself up off the floor, put that drink down on that bar/we won't need it for long/I know a better place." Even better is the gently rolling encouragement he offers his subject. "Take a minute, if you need it, and start breathing, only human. Let us see that hopeful smile that you once wore." The lyrics are so bare and so honest, that they leave me feeling like I'm standing stark naked in a crowded room for all the world to see. Only a handful of artists can do that to me, and with this song, Sam has secured his place inside that elite group. As Sam grows older, more confident and sure in his craft, so do his songs, maturing and ripening into musical compositions able to stand their own against the music industry's heaviest hitters. Though Sam has always been wise beyond his years, it's evident listening to lyrics that are way older than his 26 years, that he's hit something incredibly deep inside his well of inspiration. The work that has sprung forth these past few months is nothing short of magical. Sam, if you're reading, whatever sweet spot you've stuck, stay there, because it's absolutely golden. I, for one, am incredibly excited about the direction his career is taking. The inclusion on this track of his sister, Grace Lindsey's, incredible vocal prowess makes an already amazing track that much more incredible. The brother-sister harmonies achieve what only brother-sister duos like the Everly Brothers can do - knowing each other so well, and for so long, that their perception of each other's pitch, tenor, ranges and vocal intricacies twist their vocal stylings into one. It's awe-inspiring. To listen to this snippet of Sam Bradley's incredible talent (truly, we're gobsmacked, and we're longtime believers of his astounding soul and talent), visit his YouTube page."

Rachel W

More Listener Reactions

"Read my journal again, Sam. Beautiful. As always."

"Beautiful. Just. Beautiful. Thanks for writing the songs that make my heart sing. ;) x"

"very beautiful and emotional!"

"chills. BEAUTIFUL."

"Love it! "

"Simply Magic! "

"Tears in my eyes!"

"You guys did an awesome job!! I love, love, love this song!"

@samueltwitt1 "Only Human" solidifies your place among great songwriters & the performance was touching & lovely. ❤ ‏@asoulfulsound

Sam Bradley - Show Report, Ronnie Scott's London 4 September 2012

Ronnie Scott's
London
4 September, 2012
by Swee Lee O'Gorman

What are the three main ingredients for a perfect gig? The answer is witty banter, an engaged audience and of course, the performer themselves.

These were all present at the very enjoyable gig by Sam Bradley at Ronnie Scott's Bar last night (September 4^th).

Having been to many shows of Mr Bradley's previously myself, he never fails to keep the audience amused with his hilarious chatter in between songs and how he is able to keep the audience moved with his incredible vocals (yes, they are spine-tingling) each time.

In addition to this, with his equally talented sister Grace Lindsey at hand, provided stunning vocals, accompanying him in their newly co-written song, 'Only Human'. Their blend of harmony topped the night off splendidly. You can clearly see the passion that the two artists have for their craft and this is also very heart-warming to see the support they have for one another and at each gig, whether or not there is one or both of them on the stage.

With these things in mind, I would encourage more and more people who have not been to see this fantastic musician perform, to do so. Not only will you experience real music and real talent, but it will make you want to come back supporting who I believe is a rising star. Mark my words.

See and hear VIDEO of this show HERE.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Sam Bradley - Show Report, The Regal Room at Hammersmith's London

The Regal Room
Distillers Pub, Hammersmith
London
25 August 2012
by London Show Reporter, Maz Healey

Setlist

Lights

Science Prevents Me

Whiskey & You

Not Your Kind

Details

Scared

Little Sister

No one & me

Money in the bank

Too Far Gone

That's how strong my love is

Untitled new song

Woman you crazy

Passport

Go back

On Saturday I was fortunate to be invited to a private gig at The Distillers in Hammersmith (West London).

The gig was in honour of A Soulful Sound’s main man – Sam Bradley.

Since the evening was a celebration of Sam’s birthday and a treat for the UK contingent of his Street Team this won’t be a critique of his performance for the small audience.

First up was District Line (duo comprised of Sam’s sister, Grace Lindsey and Sarah McMullen). Their set was a mix of original songs and covers including one from teeny –bopper Justin Bieber (yes, you read that right), Chaka Khan and ‘Boys’ which was penned by the girls. If you like harmonised vocals with a side-order of sass, check out these girls on 18th September at Notting Hill Arts Club.

Much like previous performances, Sam opened with ‘Lights’ and allowed himself to go a bit ‘freestyle’ both vocally and on guitar – showing off his energy & skills! As you must surely know by now, his performances are usually interspersed with chatty interludes and due to the intimate nature of the evening the audience was encouraged to interact with questions and requests. He performed a cover of the great Nashville artist, Chris Stapleton's Whiskey & You,’ when he does these covers, I often wonder why he doesn’t write more songs in this ilk as his voice lends itself beautifully to the genre.

Sam had his sister accompany him on a few songs ‘Scared’, ‘Money in the Bank’ , the crowd pleaser ‘Woman You Crazy’ and she even provided harmonies on an unrehearsed title-less new track which needs some work but has good bones.

More banter ensued and the audience asked for tongue in cheek requests including Bieber and Britney. Now, as a general rule, I’m not a fan of commercial pop which slits the throat and rips out the still-beating heart of real music but Beliebers, be assured he did your wanky-haired idol justice, although his Britney really was executed like a true X Factor reject!

I was thrilled Sam did ‘Too Far Gone’ since I had never seen it performed live before and ‘Passport’ is always a joy to hear.

One of the Street Teamers was subjected to utter mortification (her words) when Sam serenaded her with ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is’ and even slid on his knees whilst doing so - that had us all chuckling but he may have bruises tomorrow.

It was a great evening and I hope there will be more in the future. Many thanks to the organisers (@katieh101 and @funkyfanatic), Grace, Sarah and of course Sam.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

People Get Ready for a GREAT Sam Bradley Cover With Marcus Foster and Grace Lindsey

Sam Bradley joined by Marcus Foster and Grace Lindsey treated the crowd who gathered at The Notting Hill Arts Club to a stirring version of The Impressions' People Get Ready

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Sam Bradley Show Report - Notting Hill Arts Club

Sam Bradley

Notting Hill Arts Club, London

28^th February 2012

Set List

Little Sister

Details

Passport

People Get Ready (with Marcus Foster & Grace Lindsey)

Money in the Bank

Woman You Crazy

Go Back

People Get Ready!! Photo Credit: ML Healey

The venue for tonight’s performance was situated in London’s trendy Notting Hill. The Arts Club was somewhat rudimentary but served as an excellent backdrop for showcasing this singer’s gradually exuberant performance. He started off with ‘Little Sister’ to the intimate crowd where after a few minutes he settled into a nice groove as his confidence grew. This was followed by ‘Details’ which Bradley explained he had penned whilst in Nashville and had spun a yarn to the crowd there that he had spent time in prison – which I suppose was appropriate given the anecdotal nature of country music. ‘Passport’ followed this and this was where Bradley lost his footing and flubbed the words. I would say I was disappointed as this is my favourite of his songs (a reminder of the reviewer’s misspent youth) but in true Bradley-style, his charisma and light-hearted humour erased any awkwardness. It is this quality and easy rapport that Bradley has with his audience that explains why the singer has such a solid following. Next followed the real gem of the evening; Marcus Foster and his sister Grace Lindsey joined him to sing ‘People Get Ready’. This song was a perfect fusion of blues, early jazz and gospel (think New Orleans), where some of the lyrics were reminiscent of Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’. Grace Lindsey’s voice floored me. Quite simply it is stunning - and blended perfectly with Foster’s gravelly tone and Bradley’s crisper twang. I’d love to hear more from her in the coming year. Once Foster left the stage after the trio’s performance, the Bradley/Lindsey siblings covered the country song ‘Money in the Bank’ which was a fun tribute to what I assume was the music they grew up on (their mother is Country Singer Lee Lindsey). Bradley then sang his most mainstream but no less delectable number – ‘Woman You Crazy’ to the now larger dancing crowd.
Bradley concluded his set with ‘Go Back’ which nicely rounded the performance off. Bradley’s set was excellent although he was inexplicably nervous at the start. The guy has shedloads of talent as a singer/songwriter who oozes charisma and charm on the stage and is both humble and friendly when accepting well-deserved praise. I wish him every success in his forthcoming US tour with Marcus Foster. If you don’t add going to see these two musicians to your bucket list, you’re a fool!

Marie Louise Healey

Photo Credit: ML Healey

VIDEO!!

Go Back

Sam and Grace, Money In The Bank

Click HERE for more video!

Monday, December 26, 2011

Fantastic Fan Video from Sam Bradley's Gig at Joe's Apartment -- NEW MATERIAL!!

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Show Report - Sam Bradley, Joe's Apartment, Vancouver, British Columbia

Sam Bradley

Joe's Apartment

Vancouver, British Columbia

with very special guests:

The Men, Lee Lindsey & Grace Lindsey

December 22, 2011

The show was awesome!!

Both Sam's mother and his sister are great singers. Lee was first to perform followed by Grace.

Lee Lindsey

Photo By: LG © taken exclusively for A Soulful Sound

Grace Lindsey

Photo By: LG © taken exclusively for A Soulful Sound

Grace and Lee

Photo By: LG © taken exclusively for A Soulful Sound

In between sets a choir sang several Christmas carols putting everyone in the Holiday Spirit. Then FINALLY the man of the hour came on. He totally rocked out much more so then I've ever seen him do before, to the point of being out of breath, it was pretty awesome.

During his encore he put down his beer and came down on the floor and rocked out beside me while the band played. I think I went into a moment of shock becaise he was there beside me smiling and dancing and I'm thinking holy shit Sam is a mere two inches from me dancing and smiling!! I think I might have smiled back at him then just danced and watched the band play.

At the end I went up to him and told him that he did an amazing job, that it was a fantastic show had a fabulous time. He was so sweet and shook my hand and said thank you for coming, he had a great time and gave me the sweetest smile, I think I blushed and swooned just a little.

:)