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Sam Turton
Roots Music / Folk / Blues

Feel, baby, feel...



Guelph, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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   Sam Turton: General Info
Member Since9/30/2007
Band Websitewww.samturton.com
InfluencesGeneral: Staples Singers, Ry Cooder, Blind Boys of Alabama, The Beatles, John Prine, James Taylor, Taj Mahal, Robert Johnson, Dr. John, The Band.

Songwriting: Traditional black gospel, and freedom songs, traditional Americana, New Orleans roots, Delta country blues.

Guitar: Ry Cooder, Lowell George, and Colin Linden for slide; Albert King and Eric Clapton for blues lead; James Taylor for claw fingerstyle; David Bromberg and Jerry Douglas for resonator (dobro).

Record LabelDogsnest
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 1 2009 6:00P
CFRU 93.3 Guelph
Jul 8 2009 7:00P
Private event Orangeville, Ontario
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Cicada Fest St. Catharines, Ontario
Jul 11 2009 12:00P
Cicada Fest St. Catharines, Ontario
Jul 12 2009 12:00P
Cicada Fest St. Catharines, Ontario
Jul 25 2009 12:00A
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario
Jul 26 2009 12:00P
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario
Aug 8 2009 9:30A
Moonshine Café Oakville, Ontario
Aug 8 2009 10:00A
Kerr Village Farmer’s Market Oakville, Ontario
Aug 28 2009 12:00P
St. George’s Square Guelph, Ontario
Sep 3 2009 8:00P
Borealis Guelph, ON
Sep 7 2009 1:00P
Riverside Park Red Pavillion Guelph, Ontario
Sep 13 2009 8:00P
Woolwich Arms Guelph, Ontario
Oct 16 2009 11:30P
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 17 2009 11:30P
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ottawa, Ontario
Jan 31 2010 2:00P
Church of the Epiphany London, Ontario

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   About Sam Turton
Personal and political "folk soul" songs with driving acoustic rhythm, gospel-style vocals and slide guitar.

For over 30 years, Sam Turton has been playing slide guitar and hammering out personal and political songs with a blues edge and gospel fervour. Sam’s recordings and performances have targeted the Bush empire, Wal-Mart, nuclear power, and the war in Afghanistan. His passion is bringing people together to raise their voices in song.

The title track, written specifically for the CD by musician-producer Sam Turton, is a folk-blues number that turns the rhythms of the South against the Arkansas-based corporation.
- John Allemang, The Globe and Mail (referring to "Not There")

I became captured by his Activist meets Blues playing slide guitarist messin’ with the Baptist preacher’s wife kind of sound. His wealth of material is very deep - we’ll be hearing more from him, there’s no doubt about it.
- Joe Chisholm, Indie Can Radio

Turton uses uncomplicated lyrics and a range of musical styles, many rooted in bluesy, R&B traditions which have your foot tapping and your neck loosened by the onset of the second bar.
- Jane Henderson, The Dominion

2003 - "feel" - 12 song CD
2004 - "Patriot" - anti-Bush single
2005 - "Not There" - 14 song, 17-artist benefit CD
2007 - "We Got to Get Back Home" - single on "Afghanistan: On Guard for Thee?"


   Sam Turton's Friend Space (Top 40)
Sam Turton has 442 friends.
 Jane Lewis 


 Jesse Turton 


 Tannis Slimmon 


 Stephen Fearing 


 James Gordon and Sons 


 KEVIN BREIT 


 Christine Bougie 


 treasa levasseur 


 Ron Sexsmith 


 Norman Liota 


 Blackie and the Rodeo Kings 


 John Prine 


 Colin Linden 


 Andy Sheppard 


 Ashley Condon 


 Eliza Gilkyson 


 the kramdens 


 Cinoevil 


 The Last Poets 


 Robert Priest 


 Lyle Lovett 


 Jack Cooper 


 James Taylor 


 Alfie Smith 


 Hal Brolund 


 Shane Philips 


 Corduroy Road 


 Jesse Stewart 


 The Bebop Cowboys 


 Russell Leon Band 


 Peter Grimmer 


 Molly Kurvink 


 Kurt Swinghammer 


 Harri Palm 


 Amanda Putz 


 Twilight Hotel 


 Eccodek 


 Levon Helm 


 Jay Linden 


 Brenda Lewis ~ Jazz, Torch ... and Roots Vocalist 





Sam Turton's Friends Comments
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The Doctor Is In





Jun 26 2009 1:58 AM

thanks for the add. great stuff on your page! check out our tunes if you get the chance! have a great weekend!
INTRANSWAY





Mar 29 2009 2:12 AM

Just stopping by... and sending you good thoughts, health & healing, friendship.... and thanks..

... and wishing you a beautiful weekend, Sam!

ALL THE BEST, ... Today and always..!!

****
Mike Barrett





Feb 23 2009 5:45 PM

Hey Sam! How Goes? Drop in and have a listen to my new track, it's called "Troubled Troubadour". Hope you enjoy... Peace!
Mike
BRENDA MCMORROW





Jan 26 2009 4:20 PM

Hi Sam!
Lovely to hear your great music here! Can't wait to Rise up and Sing with you and Jane again!
love,
Brenda
rosemary phelan





Oct 28 2008 12:14 AM

so lovely to finally meet you last weekend at ocff, sam... stunning music you make. thank you so much.
best always ~r
Greg Roxworth





Oct 3 2008 3:53 AM

Thanks again Sam, for the ADD!!

ALL THE BEST in your musical endeavors..! :)
INTRANSWAY





Oct 2 2008 10:21 PM

Thanks so much for the ADD, Sam!!

Please give Tannis a big hug from me, okay? :) (Greg)

ALL THE BEST!! :)
Groovy Food





Oct 3 2008 2:02 AM

Sam,

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Wonderful sounds.

All the best,
Groovy Food
Annie Marleau





Sep 2 2008 1:37 AM

Hi there Sam!
Thanks so much for finding me. I’m glad you enjoyed my music.I wish you all the best with your music!
Love and light always,
Annie :)
Hip Shakin’ Mama (Shelley-Lynne)





Aug 8 2008 7:25 PM

Well Hello There Sam!

Your Hip Shakin' Mama is sittin' in to wish you a Very Funkalicious Friday! Thanks for sharing your space with me.

Shelley-Lynne

xox
Sweet Hollywaiians





Jul 9 2008 9:41 AM


ALOHA!!!
The Old Creak





Jul 7 2008 1:58 PM

Hey man, I love Empires Fall, really good stuff. Thanks for taking in an old bluesman from the Florida Panhandle. If you get a chance, listen to the first two songs on my page. I think you'll like the message:)
PEACE,
The Old Creak
Ashlea Jonesmith





Apr 27 2008 4:15 PM

Hey. Groovy and awesome stuff. I love it. Makes me want to dance. Thanks for the add.
Kathleen Taylor





Apr 21 2008 9:56 PM

Hello! Lovely music! Thank you very much for the add! Wishes for a delightful day and kind regards, Kathleen

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Richard Underhill





Apr 17 2008 2:21 AM

Hi Sam, sounds great man, deeply soulful stuff! Thanks for finding me. If you want a laugh, be sure to check out the 'faux Ed Sullivan' video on my page. You'll also find some great jazz and nu-jazz.

All the best,

Rich
Tam





Apr 12 2008 1:01 AM

Have fun at the Sudio this weekend Sam. Wish I was there to enjoy your music.

Hugs
Tam
Scott Cooper





Apr 7 2008 4:18 PM

hiya Sam, thanks so much for the request. yeah man, these tunes of yours are SERIOUS. nice work. talk about it! all the best with your shows and playing in the G-dot. does anyone call it that? I dunno. anyhow, keep your sock drawer well organized and pop on by and say hey sometime.

cheers,
COOP
The Fire Numbers





Apr 2 2008 8:00 PM

Thanks for the add...great sound you have there. Maybe we'll catch you around town. Cheers....
Mandippal


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Mar 25 2008 7:53 PM

thanks for the support!

Your friendly neighbourhood brown-man,
Mandippal.
The Swingin' Blackjacks





Mar 25 2008 7:21 PM

Thanks for your interest and the Add!
the Schomberg Fair





Mar 24 2008 8:46 PM

Thanks for the add Sam! Us roots/gospel players gotta stick together!
Evan Paul





Mar 24 2008 12:55 AM

Hi Sam, first of all thank you for the friendship, sorry I'm late but I don't come here very often, maybe once a week. I listened to your songs, love them all, great protest lyrics with a clear righteous mind, very well played musically too. Hope to catch you in town sometime, but I've been a little overwhelmed lately with daytime job, family and working on my new CD which has to be completed by May, cause I have a continuing building project in Wasaga to complete this summer. Keep in touch, I'll catch you sometime for sure.
Drivin Dan





Mar 22 2008 11:38 PM

Glad to be yer friend.
Great tunes!!!
Karyn Ellis





Mar 22 2008 7:55 PM

Thanks for saying hallo, Sam. Surely we've met somewhere along the road o music? Great slide sound you got.
Cheers, karyn ellis
The McDades





Mar 22 2008 1:43 PM

Thanks for getting in touch. Come back and visit again soon and keep us posted with any news.

Cheers,
The McDades

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