After 16 months living in Door County, WI, performing on a scenic tour bout through the summers with "The Milk Boys", Sam has relocated to Milwaukee! Sam continues to release new music (check out "Hold Me Up" on Spotify) and has joined forces with Brew City powerhouse Brett Newski https://brettnewski.com/
Sam Lyons is an award winning young songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released his eleventh Album of original material. Sam has created a unique contemporary sound that is a blend of Pop, R&B and Country that produces "powerful songs full of visceral grooves and pop hooks that stick.” One of Sam's recent releases, "The Detroit Sessions" features 8 new songs with production by Nick Trevisick and Marshall Block at Reel2Reel Studios outside of Detroit. One of Sam's other EP's, "Let's Go" is a collaboration with Oscar winning, Grammy nominated producer/musician Leo Sidran. Sam is also in the band "Laundry" which jrecently released their second full length album "Worm" in November of 2019.
Another recent Single is a song Sam Co-wrote and Produced for Jake Larson called "Wake Up"
https://open.spotify.com/track/3VyftmK9DGP424wtoDatJu?si=EzCrpYmKQOCHdmQ2Yq3LbA
Also ** Sam's collaboration with Electronic Duo from Paris, France "BASTION" - is now charting on the Spotify Europe and United States Viral 50!: https://soundcloud.com/bastion-paris/feelings-ft-sam-lyons All of Sam's music is available on iTunes , Spotify and TIDAL.
What's New
Steel Bridge Songfest 2020 Goes On-Line
Sam has been a regular contributor to the Steel Bridge Sonfests in Sturgeon Bay hosted by Pat MacDonald and the Holiday Music Motel. This year, due to the Corona virus, all song collaborations and performances will happen on the internet with multiple live performances the week of June 7-13. Please visit https://steelbridgesongfest.org for updates and links to the many LIVE STREAM concerts by the many great Steel Bridge Artists including Eric McFadden, Kate Vargas, Wally Ingram, James Hall, Carley Baer and Sam Lyons!
Sam Releases New Song with Jake Larson
Sam co-wrote and produced this new song with crooner Jake Larson. Hear it on Spotify, or download it on Apple Music or wherever digital music is available.
Sam Releases New Acoustic Videos
Check out Sam's new acoustic videos and subscribe to his YouTube channel. It's a mix of originals and classic covers along with a few from his band "Laundry"
Sam to Perform at LOVE ON A HOLIDAY Feb.7 & 8
Sam is again one of 30+ artists including Eric McFadden and James Hall, who will collaborate and perform in Sturgeon Bay WI for the LOVE ON A HOLIDAY Songfest hosted by Pat MacDonald. Artists collaborate for a week at the Holiday Music Motel. then perform their new love songs on February 7 & 8 at The Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Laundry - the band, releases new Album "Worm"
Laundry - the band, has released a new CD: "Worm". Eleven songs full of emotion and hooks that stick in your head. The rhythm tracks of the album were recorded with Kenny Koeppler at The Sound Garden Studios in Madison. The rest was home produced by Sam L at the Lyons Den. You can get it at CDbaby or hear it on Spotify and Apple Music. If you want a hard copy, hit up Sam samlyonsmusic@gmail.com CD's are $10 with a $3 shipping fee.
Sam Performs at "Dark Songs 2019" Festival
Sam spent a week in late October collaborating with 30+ other songwriters in Door County, WI. This "Dark Songs 2019" Festival culminated in two nights of amazing performances at The Third Avenue Playhouse Theater in Sturgeon Bay. The Festival is hosted by Emeritus songwriting guru Pat macDonald (Timbuk 3). This video of "Crazy Love" was one of the hit's created this week - written by Sam with Carley Baer and Andrea Wittgens.
Sam wins MAMA Award for "Best R&B/Pop Album"
Sam wins his 10th MAMA Award for "Best R&B/Pop Album of 2019" with his recent release THE DETROIT SESSIONS..
Sam to Perform at STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST June 14 & 15
Sam is one of 30+ artists who will collaborate and perform in Sturgeon Bay WI for the STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST hosted by Pat MacDonald. Artists collaborate for a week at the Holiday Music Motel. then perform their new songs on June 14 & 15 at The Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay. This years crew includes Louise Goffin, Grammy nominated daughter of Carol King, and L.A. drummer Wally Ingram.
Sam to Perform at LOVE ON A HOLIDAY Feb. 8 & 9
Sam is one of 30+ artists who will collaborate and perform in Sturgeon Bay WI for the LOVE ON A HOLIDAY Songfest hosted by Pat MacDonald. Artists collaborate for a week at the Holiday Music Motel. then perform their new love songs on February 8 & 9 at The Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Previous events
Sam Lyons Solo @ Hiden Cave Cidery
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Hiden Cave Cidery - Middleton, Middleton, WI
Sam rolls in from Milwaukee for a solo set at the Cidery!
Sam Lyons (bass) w Brett Newski & Dan Hubbard Band
Castle Theater, Bloomington, IL
Laundry is BACK - opening for Brett Newski w No Tomorrow. Sam is now touring in Brett's band.
Steel Bridge Songfest will NOT be postponed this year but it WILL change form. It will happen, as usual (according to our complex formula) in the week that includes the 2nd Thursday of June. This means: the songwriting will begin Sunday June 7th and the shows will happen Friday & Saturday June 12th and 13th, but this year there will be no physical gathering – it will happen entirely online through social media. There’ll be online collaborative songwriting sessions (we’re working on a virtual bottle spin) and many little windows into the creative process – watch parties etc. – as the week rolls on. We’ll be editing this announcement with little updates and posting more details elsewhere, so please stay tuned for more information as things develop. Stay well and thanks for supporting Steel Bridge!
Sam will be performing a variety of originals and new covers on Instagram and Facebook LIVE. Special guest- dad on bass (Phil Lyons from Steely Dane, VO5, and Primitive Culture. . .) Check it out! Venmo tip jar: @samlyons3
Sam Lyons @ Bars and Restaurants Near You - CANCELLED
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Southern Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Due to the Corona Virus, all of Sam's public performances have been CANCELLED until further notice. Please support all musicians and artists during this difficult time by purchasing their work. Sam's many CD's are available for digital download on CD Baby, and Apple Music etc. If you want hard copies, email Sam at samlyonsmusic@gmail.com - we can mail you some or arrange drop off. Thanks for your support!
Sam Acoustic Solo at Fitz's. Come for the fish, stay for the music!
Laundry plays Eau Claire along with 2 other bands!
Sam is one of 30+ artists who will collaborate and perform in Sturgeon Bay WI for the LOVE ON A HOLIDAY Songfest hosted by Pat MacDonald. Artists collaborate for a week at the Holiday Music Motel. then perform their new love songs on February 7 & 7 at The Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Sam performs solo acoustic covers and originals on the beautiful Lake Wisconsin.
Sam Lyons with Brett Newski
The Stone Cellar, Appleton, WI
Sam opens for troublemaker Brett Newski in Appleton
A Night Out at The Art In https://www.facebook.com/events/465363377519280/
Pat MAcDonald and the Holiday Music Motel hosts 3 dozen songwriters for a week of collaboration resulting in concerts Friday and Saturday night!
Ariana Hodes / Mackenzie Moore / Sam Lyons at The Wisco