Sam Sallon (born 6 January 1980) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Born in London and raised in Manchester, he is the fourth child of eight. His first release Kathy's Song EP was released on Indigo-Octagon in January 2013, followed by the debut album One for the Road in September that year. In April 2014 Sallon picked up three awards at the Exposure Music Awards in London including Best Act Overall. In June 2014 he won an international Independent Music Award in the best Folk/Singer-songwriter category for his song "You Are Home".
He has performed solo at the Royal Albert Hall opening for Pete Doherty, the Royal Festival Hall opening for Lyle Lovett and the Queen Elizabeth Hall opening for the Neil Cowley Trio. Other notable support slots have been with Lucy Rose, Johnny Flynn, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nick Harper and Nouvelle Vague.
- ^ Exposure Music Awards 2013/14 Winners; published 03/04/14; retrieved 10/05/14
- ^ Independent Music Awards; published 03/06/14; retrieved 05/06/14
- ^ Directory Of Musicians, at the Musicians' Union of the United Kingdom; published 2010; retrieved 15 April 2014
- ^ "Neil Cowley Trio – Southbank Centre". Southbank Centre. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Daily Star Profile; published 14 January 2013, retrieved 22-04-14
