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Sam Watkins
Folk / Country / Other

"Love me like ur Telecaster, u can bend my strings."

Cambridge,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   Sam Watkins: General Info
Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websitesamjanewatkins.co.uk
Band MembersI'm on my own right now...
InfluencesAll of, and always - Johnny Cash. Bob Dylan up until around Blood on the Tracks. Both Elvises. For lyrical genius - Tom Waits. Nick Cave. Leonard Cohen. Neil Young. Stones. Lucinda Williams. Gillian Welch. Alison Krauss. Emmy Lou Harris. Recent influences - Smog and Willy Mason both knock me sideways...
Sounds LikeApparently a cross between Kirsty MacColl and Bob Dylan!! Fine by me... :-)
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 29 2008 3:00P
The Unicorn, Trumpington Cambridge, East
Jul 2 2008 8:00P
The Boathouse Cambridge
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
The Waterman Cambridge

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   About Sam Watkins
I am a Cambridge based singer-songwriter, playing original songs with a folk/country vibe, usually a bit tongue-in-cheek (maybe I should try singing without my tongue in my cheek…).

A bit of background... my first band was in Moseley, Birmingham, a fairly standard indie type band. My next band, Easytiger, was in Malvern, and we just played loud and fast. Easytiger were like my family and I still miss them... sigh...

When I moved to Cambridge, I found I couldn’t get the rest of Easytiger to come out of their caves in the Malvern hills and join me, so I found myself on my own doing acoustic solo stuff. The tracks on here were recorded a couple of years ago - I've got newer stuff but just haven't got round to recording it yet.

Latest news is, I'm going on a world tour in October this year, taking in India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Australia, Chile, Peru and Ecuador before heading to Austin, Texas and finally taking Nashville by the scruff of its dirty ol' red neck, playing the Grand 'Ole Opry (or a street corner) and buying a damn fine guitar. And then coming home. Anyone caring to join me on any leg of my trip is really welcome - I'd be glad of the company!

That's it really. Have a listen to some of my doodlings – I hope you like.


   Sam Watkins's Friend Space (Top 8)
Sam Watkins has 243 friends.
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Sam Watkins's Friends Comments
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THE MOJO RISING





Jun 16 2008 2:47 PM

hey we have a new tune for you to listen to. its called red eyed devil! hope you like it!
lots of love
the mojo rising xxx
except the general





May 26 2008 11:30 AM

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except the general





May 24 2008 4:56 AM

people of the world ...we have a couple of gigs this coming week ..a low key beat box set at the bakers arms , east road cambs + we play the rumble in wratting two at the chestnut tree pub west wratting , just outside cambs ...both gigs are free ! come along with all your mates ...it's a scene! ..to be seen ...be seeing you ...the general salutes you x
except the general





May 12 2008 1:34 AM

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Redhouse Radio





May 9 2008 4:20 AM

Hi Sam, many thanks for finding us.
It’s great to hear the original version of Carry Me Home. A brilliant song. We love playing it!
We look forward to seeing you on the 25th.
Cambridge Riffs





May 1 2008 2:40 PM

Hi everyone,

Check Sam out on the podcast...

www. cambridgeriffs. co. uk


Cheers,

Mike
Cambridge Riffs



except the general





Apr 8 2008 11:24 AM

hey locals...would be great too see you there ! come along to one of the best venues in the area!...Photobucket
THE MOJO RISING





Apr 6 2008 2:34 PM

damn your music is great lovin it!
oh and thanx for the add, kind lady!
andy mills





Feb 27 2008 12:37 PM

hi, hope your having a great week and your finding lots of creativity with whatever you are doing.
see ya soon,

Andy
northern monkey





Feb 25 2008 3:39 PM

Ayup Sam,

bigtime thankyou's for the friendship,really mean that,love the feel of all of your songs,but 'Road Trip' just puts a big :) on me face,it's ace.

All the best,keep yer tongue in yer cheek,

best of luck with whatever you're up to and thanks again,

Tim !-)
andy mills





Feb 21 2008 12:48 PM

enjoying the music. Its sounds nice and has meaning. good
The Tights





Feb 18 2008 1:39 AM

Hi Sam
Thanks for the req.!
Cheers
The Tights
Azoora


Is Online


Feb 17 2008 9:16 AM

Yeah that sounds nice, chilling out in Parkers Peace or Jesus Green, some nice music and a few drinks:) Roll on summertime!
Azoora


Is Online


Feb 16 2008 12:48 PM

Hey, cool songs. :)
Funky Junky Monkeys





Feb 15 2008 7:01 AM

Hey Sam !

Like your songs - reminds me of that gig we did at Frogs all those years ago.

Good to hear from you. Yeah we are still going strong - with a slightly different line up and without the monkey suits. Bringing out some new tunes soon too.

Come back to Malvern and catch one of our many gigs (we have a residency at the Mount Pleasant dont you know) or better still get us a gig with you in Cambridge - we like to travel.

Keep in touch.

Ralph.
andy mills





Jan 28 2008 2:44 PM

hello to all. Please check out my mellow acoustic grooves on my page. I hope u feel good everytime you hear them. Keep doing what your doing and enjoying.

keep strummin' and hummin'

Andy
Laura Jane Davies





Jan 9 2008 3:17 AM

I need to see you playing again! Please get a gig soon, your songs are superb.

Happy New Year

Laura x
Chris Smyth





Sep 21 2007 9:39 AM

Thanks Sam... glad you liked the songs. Yeah I had to run straight after. Make sure to say Hi next time though!
Thanks again
Chris
Laura Jane Davies





Sep 18 2007 1:47 AM

Spud is a bad man! I asked for those pics and still haven't had them. Your main picture is great though.

Hope you're well x
Neil Cowlan





Sep 11 2007 5:29 AM

Ah thanks the nice comment - and all your nice comments on Saturday night! Thought you were really good too. Laura got the emails i think so she will show me the pics but feel free to mail them anyway. let me knwo when you're playing next and I'll try to be there. Neilx
Laura Jane Davies





Sep 10 2007 12:59 PM

Hi Sam thanks for the pics, i'll get yours over pronto!

Look forward to seeing you again soon

Laura
Jonny Brading





Sep 10 2007 7:20 AM

Hi Sam,

It was a good night on Saturday... enjoyed your set too!
I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures when we get home. Thanks for sending them over.

Jonny
Royston





Aug 14 2007 5:06 AM

Hey Sam cheers for playing I really enjoyed it, got an open mic at the Box Tree tomorrow if you fancy coming down?
///AJ|||





Aug 14 2007 12:13 AM

Really enjoyed your songs the other night at the Boathouse.
Aliceband





Aug 13 2007 2:32 AM

hey you! how you doing? was listening to your cd last night... i love the brighton song.. work of genius! :D
The Shivers





May 6 2007 11:04 AM

Check out our newly updated myspace page! Shitloads of new photo's, blogs, press and, of course, a fresh selection of choons! Drop in and rock out!
ross martyn





May 1 2007 4:14 AM

Hey Sam
Road trip started playing in my garden on Sunday. It still sounds great.
Hope your well.
Peace
Ross
Dave Loughran





Feb 6 2007 7:20 PM

Hi

Hey there are 4 new songs in my player from my album ..your feedback would be great.

Hows things your end?

Dave :-)
www.daveloughran.com
AFTER4





Jan 18 2007 10:03 AM

Happy Birthday from After4 x

We are playing Cambridge tonight at Cellar Bar 8 if you fancy it?

:-)
Civilized Tears





Jan 9 2007 3:56 AM

Hi Sam Watkins

Hope the New Year has started well for you !
How are the resolutions going?




cheers, t

JoosyPigeon





Jan 5 2007 12:45 PM

Strawberry Fair Local-ish Film Festival


Strawberry Fair 2007 is looking for short films by local and not so local filmmakers for
The Strawberry Fair Local-ish Film Festival in The Big Top Tent Firday June 1st and The Arts Area Film Tent Saturday June 2nd.
For details contact Simon Mullen at
filthyfilms at simonmullen dot com
or
07961 343 592

Thanks in advance.
LE STYX





Jan 4 2007 1:33 AM

Happy Styx day to U... Happy Styx day to Uuu... Happy Styx daaay tooo Uuuuu Sam... Happy StyYyyx daaayyy toooooo ... UuuuuUUUuuuuuuuu! KISS!
Civilized Tears





Nov 3 2006 11:45 AM

Hi,

Hope you have a BRILLIANT weekend !!



cheers, T
Cruel Folk





Sep 13 2006 3:31 AM



Hi Sam!

Haven't seen you in Cambridge for ages - you been abducted by aliens? :-) :-)
mark evans





May 13 2006 12:36 AM

Hey Sam - what you up too? good to see you at The Loft the other week. Stay in touch.
Ali Handal





May 1 2006 11:37 PM

Hey you - ;)

Thanks so much for being my Myspace friend! I want to wish you a great week and also let you know that I'm having a giveaway where the winner gets a free Ipod Nano (and everyone who enters the contest gets a free Ali Handal mp3 & video download). Check out my page for more details.

Thanks so much for keeping in touch!
xoxo,
Ali
wandering homebody





Mar 17 2006 9:53 AM

Hey mama,

LOL... you're my first
friend other than Tom! :-)

So... this is my personal profile...
only friends etc..
You can of course find me through
my music ones but this is where
I will let loose and talk like the
naughty girl I am! :))

Hope you're well sweetie.
Come by and talk to me...
hope to see in Cambridge!

love,
Chris
Odette Michell





Mar 13 2006 9:45 AM

Hi Sam,

I love your Road Trip song.... sooo glad you put it up! It reminds me of heading down to Brighton once to: "Do a Gig" with a couple of friends. Needless to say, it all went a wee bit "funny" after we met some strange folks on the pier, gatecrashed a hotel with our posse, percussive instruments (not sure where they came from) & general all night jam session... must be something about the place !

Anyways, we hopes you're well chuck! Catch up with ya soon, Ox
Ali Handal





Mar 10 2006 9:39 AM

Hiya! :)

I'm recovering from my mini-vacation to Las Vegas -- but I wanted to give you a heads-up on some upcoming music stuff: I'll

be performing in Berkeley & San Diego this month (Berkeley tonight - Friday March 10!).

Also, I'll be posting a live recording from my last San Diego show on my page very soon, as well as some video...as soon as

I'm fully recovered ;)

Take care,
Ali

Upcoming Gigs:


Fri, Mar 10 - Epic Arts Studios, Berkeley CA
Sat, Mar 18 - Operation Safehouse, Riverside CA
Fri, Mar 31 - Lestat's, San Diego CA
Christene LeDoux





Feb 24 2006 8:44 PM

Hey you goof,

Weren't ya' even gonna' say hi?? :(

Anyway, howdy and welcome to the world
of time wasting. :-)

Love to everyone in my fav. town and see you in the Spring.

xo
Chris
p.s Please tell Mag I will email her! I soooo owe her one.
matt kebbell





Feb 22 2006 10:43 AM

hey sam thanks. i like your country flavour...didn't we play on the same bill at the hope and anchor last summer?
Heather McVey





Feb 21 2006 7:08 AM