Jun 11 2008
Sam Thacker - Pop Master
Sam Thacker is a master of melody within contemporary pop songs. Thacker’s songwriting reminds me of Dan Wilson of Semisonic with a mixture of Edwin McCain and a touch of the Black Crowes.
Sam has been asked to perform on The Rock Boat along-side such other great artists as Gavin Degraw, Tonic, and Sister Hazel. He has even shared stages with The Fray and Johnny Lang, among others. Thacker’s debut album ‘Above The Underneath’ was heralded as “simply one of the best undiscovered gems of 2005″ (Krissie Callahan, Just Another Song).
So the question is how does a career in music begin for a stand-out artist like this?…basically at a Dave Matthews Band concert that Sam went to his junior year of high school. After seeing that huge outdoor amphitheater show just outside of Houston, Sam Thacker knew that he wanted to be a performing musician. However, it was Sam’s college days that really kick-started his musical career. Performing covers mixed in with originals around Atlanta, Sam Thacker found his voice as a songwriter and musician.
Sam Thacker - Right Where We Want It featuring Corey Smith
It is clear that Sam is not just a great songwriter but that he also puts on an awesome live show. There is a Youtube video on Thacker’s Myspace page of his band performing ‘Right Where We Want It’ (MP3 above) at Smithe’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA. It is no wonder Sam has been asked to join this summers’ Rock Boat IX in Miami, FL. For a full listing of Thacker’s shows visit his Myspace page.
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August 25th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
[…] Sam Thacker CD Release Party at Smith’s Olde Bar this Thursday, August 27th in the main room upstairs. When you buy Sam’s CD you will find two CD’s, one with music and one without music. Why you ask….so you can burn a copy for one of your friends to “get the word out”. click below for more info: A Is For Atlanta|Comcast|Twitter|Atlanta Music Guide|Metromix|Broadtexter […]