Sam Lardner & Barcelona October 17, 2010

Sam Lardner & Barcelona is everything that a cross-cultural musical experience should be: artists from different traditions meeting in a place where everyone shines brighter, the kind of eclectic collaboration the world needs now more than ever. Sam, at 44, is a seasoned veteran of the American folk and acoustic tradition. He has performed throughout the U.S. as a solo act, and he has led a smoking hot country band around Europe for the past 7 years. A full-time resident of Barcelona, he is often categorized by fans and critics as a member of the "Why aren't you famous?" club. His voice and writing are reminiscent of James Taylor in the most intimate moments, although he is often compared to John Denver when he allows his voice to soar. Sam's guitar playing is rock-solid, powerful, pure rhythm and provides the energy and pulse around which his band, Barcelona, revolves. Spanish fans wonder at Sam's ability to slide in and out of traditional flamenco structures in the same way that American audiences are wowed by Barcelona's ability to jump back and forth between Latin rhythms and pure funk.