Sam Sweeney
@samsweeney.bsky.social
Fiddle player with Bellowhead and Leveret. NYFE Artistic Director 2016-19. BBC Folk Musician Of The Year 2015. Folkophobe. Inadvisably vocal with my opinions.
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I am really loving this new album from @leveretband.bsky.social (@samsweeney.bsky.social @andycutting.bsky.social Rob Harbron). I recommend you buy it. Or add it to your Christmas list so someone buys it for you.
leveretband.bandcamp.com/album/lost-m...
#folkmusic
leveretband.bandcamp.com/album/lost-m...
#folkmusic
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I am really loving this new album from @leveretband.bsky.social (@samsweeney.bsky.social @andycutting.bsky.social Rob Harbron). I recommend you buy it. Or add it to your Christmas list so someone buys it for you.
leveretband.bandcamp.com/album/lost-m...
#folkmusic
leveretband.bandcamp.com/album/lost-m...
#folkmusic
It's here! Order our new album, only from www.leveretband.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It's here! Order our new album, only from www.leveretband.com
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Happy Monday! ☀️
Top start to the week with @samsweeney.bsky.social and scuttling sandpipers on R3 around 140 mins in & at the end.
🎶🎻🪗🎻
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Top start to the week with @samsweeney.bsky.social and scuttling sandpipers on R3 around 140 mins in & at the end.
🎶🎻🪗🎻
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, Live from Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Classical music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Happy Monday! ☀️
Top start to the week with @samsweeney.bsky.social and scuttling sandpipers on R3 around 140 mins in & at the end.
🎶🎻🪗🎻
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Top start to the week with @samsweeney.bsky.social and scuttling sandpipers on R3 around 140 mins in & at the end.
🎶🎻🪗🎻
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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August 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
*NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT*
We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Lost Measures!
Released on September 26th. Pre-order your copy now, only via our website (for CDs) or our BandCamp.
We hope you love it
www.leveretband.com (CDs / download)
www.leveretband.bandcamp.com (download)
We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Lost Measures!
Released on September 26th. Pre-order your copy now, only via our website (for CDs) or our BandCamp.
We hope you love it
www.leveretband.com (CDs / download)
www.leveretband.bandcamp.com (download)
August 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
*NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT*
We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Lost Measures!
Released on September 26th. Pre-order your copy now, only via our website (for CDs) or our BandCamp.
We hope you love it
www.leveretband.com (CDs / download)
www.leveretband.bandcamp.com (download)
We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Lost Measures!
Released on September 26th. Pre-order your copy now, only via our website (for CDs) or our BandCamp.
We hope you love it
www.leveretband.com (CDs / download)
www.leveretband.bandcamp.com (download)
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Who's up for 90 minutes of solo fiddle music? ME!! When @samsweeney.bsky.social is in the house!!!
June 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Who's up for 90 minutes of solo fiddle music? ME!! When @samsweeney.bsky.social is in the house!!!
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For tomorrow's (21 June) gig in Guildford with the one and only @samsweeney.bsky.social Here are our gig bakes!
June 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For tomorrow's (21 June) gig in Guildford with the one and only @samsweeney.bsky.social Here are our gig bakes!
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Well this was absolutely fabulous. Roll on the album. Definitely up for more of these two playing together! @samsweeney.bsky.social @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Well this was absolutely fabulous. Roll on the album. Definitely up for more of these two playing together! @samsweeney.bsky.social @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social
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Close to getting another full house for @samsweeney.bsky.social on Saturday 21 June at St Mary’s in Guildford. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and keeping live music alive! Last few tickets at www.folkinspiration.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Close to getting another full house for @samsweeney.bsky.social on Saturday 21 June at St Mary’s in Guildford. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and keeping live music alive! Last few tickets at www.folkinspiration.org
FINALLY seen one of my favourite bands in the world. Jimmy - you were AMAZING 🥰🥰
June 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
FINALLY seen one of my favourite bands in the world. Jimmy - you were AMAZING 🥰🥰
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Due to exceptional demand we've released more tickets for
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
May 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Due to exceptional demand we've released more tickets for
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
London sold out! So they've put me in the big room with a special guest!! Grab your tickets now folks x
Due to exceptional demand we've released more tickets for
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.
It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻
Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh
May 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
London sold out! So they've put me in the big room with a special guest!! Grab your tickets now folks x
Last remaining solo dates for a long while are coming up!!!
Book soon. Some are nearly sold out...
Book soon. Some are nearly sold out...
May 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Last remaining solo dates for a long while are coming up!!!
Book soon. Some are nearly sold out...
Book soon. Some are nearly sold out...
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Our next gig is with a truly inspirational musician! @samsweeney.bsky.social in Guildford on 21 June. Www.folkinspiration.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our next gig is with a truly inspirational musician! @samsweeney.bsky.social in Guildford on 21 June. Www.folkinspiration.org
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MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk
I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!
Link below... I hope you love it x
bossmorris.hearnow.com
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Jolly fine evening out in South Hill to see @samsweeney.bsky.social - amazing music, wonderful venue
April 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Jolly fine evening out in South Hill to see @samsweeney.bsky.social - amazing music, wonderful venue
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An absolutely tremendous evening at St Mary's Church, Hitchin with the fabulous @samsweeney.bsky.social . Incredible to see such a turnout so thank you to all that came along!!
Exclusive early access to this December's show ONLY on this link now! www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority
Exclusive early access to this December's show ONLY on this link now! www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority
April 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
An absolutely tremendous evening at St Mary's Church, Hitchin with the fabulous @samsweeney.bsky.social . Incredible to see such a turnout so thank you to all that came along!!
Exclusive early access to this December's show ONLY on this link now! www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority
Exclusive early access to this December's show ONLY on this link now! www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority
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Up next at Walton Folk - it's only @samsweeney.bsky.social ! Sunday, 12:15, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames. Tickets & info: bit.ly/WFSSweeney
#folk #folkmusic #fiddle #livemusic #surrey #lovewalton
#folk #folkmusic #fiddle #livemusic #surrey #lovewalton
Sam Sweeney - Walton Folk
Sam is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019 – Nominated Musician Of The Year. He is a veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, former and inaugural artistic director of the National Youth Folk Ens...
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April 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Up next at Walton Folk - it's only @samsweeney.bsky.social ! Sunday, 12:15, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames. Tickets & info: bit.ly/WFSSweeney
#folk #folkmusic #fiddle #livemusic #surrey #lovewalton
#folk #folkmusic #fiddle #livemusic #surrey #lovewalton
Leveret May Tour!! New tunes new tunes new tunes!! Book now folks 😘
March 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Leveret May Tour!! New tunes new tunes new tunes!! Book now folks 😘
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Hitchin!! THIS 👇 is going to be brilliant and it’s only a few weeks away! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk and enjoy a splendid evening with the marvellous @samsweeney.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Hitchin!! THIS 👇 is going to be brilliant and it’s only a few weeks away! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk and enjoy a splendid evening with the marvellous @samsweeney.bsky.social
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An evening of Swedish fiddle music, polska dances and social dance presented by master musicians Emma Reid and Ellika Frisell.
'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social
Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK
'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social
Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK
March 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An evening of Swedish fiddle music, polska dances and social dance presented by master musicians Emma Reid and Ellika Frisell.
'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social
Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK
'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social
Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK
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SOLO TOUR NOW UNDER WAY! A couple of spectacular shows down already and @samsweeney.bsky.social will be joining us in Hitchin on April 3rd, just 5 weeks to secure your tickets at www.vintageverse.co.uk and join us for a gorgeous evening in St. Mary's church!
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
SOLO TOUR NOW UNDER WAY! A couple of spectacular shows down already and @samsweeney.bsky.social will be joining us in Hitchin on April 3rd, just 5 weeks to secure your tickets at www.vintageverse.co.uk and join us for a gorgeous evening in St. Mary's church!
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Sooo looking forward to this @samsweeney.bsky.social SOLD OUT gig. Can't wait!
February 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Sooo looking forward to this @samsweeney.bsky.social SOLD OUT gig. Can't wait!
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Just a gorgeous bubble of pure joy and beauty @samsweeney.bsky.social and Louis Campbell at Downend Folk & Roots
February 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Just a gorgeous bubble of pure joy and beauty @samsweeney.bsky.social and Louis Campbell at Downend Folk & Roots