Sandwood, by Sam Grassie

Sandwood

by Sam Grassie

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TheSlowMusicMovement Those paying attention might know Sam Grassie from his TSMM approved Avocet project, & their track for the Future Folk compilation. Although Avocet appears no more, Grassie's been busy paying his dues on the folk circuit & collaborating on various projects. This EP is a first outing for his classic folk rooted solo material & you can't help thinking it's just a matter of time before his consummate guitar work & warm, reassuring vocal tones find a wider audience.

guyrhart I’m delighted to have bought this in the day of its release. It feels like a favourite album already. The choice of songs is great, the backing is excellent and the performances are very mature. Wonderful guitar playing from Sam goes without saying. I look forward to many more albums to come. I hope they’ll be vinyl options in future. Favorite track: Return to Fingal.

brian_mackenzie17 I first heard Sam Grassie at the John Martyn “Gathering” a few years ago. Apart from looking like and playing like Bert Jansch his voice also has a similar timbre. It was clear he has a rare talent and I followed his work through the excellent Avocet years.
It is wonderful that this first EP has been made through the Bert Jansch Foundation and is very worthy of that provenance.
A great selection of music and beautifully played and produced.
I’m looking forward to seeing him live. Favorite track: Kishor's.

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1.	Kishor's 02:23	buy track
2.	Put the Blood 03:08	buy track
3.	Sandwood Down to Kyle 03:20	buy track
4.	Return to Fingal 03:11	buy track

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The debut EP from fingerstyle guitarist Sam Grassie.
Guest Musicians by Track

Kishor's
Nathan Pigott (Saxophone)
Robert James (Electric Guitar)

Put the Blood (Trad).
Jon Thorne (Double Bass)
Nathan Pigott (Saxophone)
Robert James (Drones)

Sandwood (written by Dave Goulder)
Naima Bock (Vocals)
Tom Grassie (Flute)

Return to Fingal

Album Design by Michiel Mutsaerts
Photograph - Tom Grassie,Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran 1980.

Recorded & Mixed by Milo Ferreira-Hayes at The Bert Jansch Studio.
Tom Grassie flute recorded by Colin Grassie, Wiston Studios.
Recording funded by The Bert Jansch Foundation.
All tracks mixed by Milo Ferreira-Hayes except Put the Blood mixed by Josh Chesterfield
Prod. Sam Grassie
A second ear lent by Frank Wright
Mastered by Mike Walker of Renbourn Guitar Workshops

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released February 29, 2024

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Sam Grassie London, UK

Sam Grassie is a fingerstyle guitarist & songwriter from Biggar, Scotland.

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