Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Vermont, now based in London, England. Amidon’s material often consists of adventurous reworkings of traditional American ballads, hymns and work songs, with the New York Times writing that Amidon “transforms all of the songs, changing their colors and loading them with trapdoors.” His latest album, Salt River, was released in January 2025. Amidon has recorded or performed as a guest artist with musicians such as Bon Iver, The National, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Gloaming, Lonnie Holley, Manami Kakudo, Jacob Collier, Marc Ribot, and Beth Orton, among many others.
Learn More: highroadtouring.com/artists/sam-amidon/
Sam Amidon’s performance is part of Story & Song, a unique lineup of heartfelt tales and tunes in the Unitarian Universalist Church from 4 pm to 9:30 pm. Enjoy tales from The Moth, shape-note singing, and live concerts from beloved local singer/songwriters Henry Jamison and Hannah Frances. Artful projections by Vanish Works and lighting by Jason Ligget will illuminate the space and light our way into a brilliant start to 2026!