scotland · folk

Sam Shackleton

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Sam Shackleton, also known by his Gaelic name/moniker, Sorley the Bard, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and folk artist. He has recently graduated from the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh, studying Scottish Studies and specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spends his days writing, performing and busking around the streets of Edinburgh and beyond. His music is deeply inspired by the rich trans-Atlantic musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. He sings and plays banjo, guitar, and harmonica. His unique sound is a mix of country, traditional, folk, and blues with a Scottish spirit. He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands. His music is influenced by the oral tradition, musical culture, and landscapes of the Scottish nation. He views his music as part of the carrying stream of folk tradition.

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Upcoming dates

Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Whelans · Dublin
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Tue, 8 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Bush Hall · London
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Wed, 9 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Night and Day · Manchester
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Fri, 11 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
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Sat, 12 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Birmingham Dead Wax · Birmingham
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Sun, 13 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Exchange Bristol · Bristol
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Wed, 16 Dec 2026
Regular Music Presents: Sam Shackleton
Saint Luke's · Glasgow
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Fri, 18 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Liquid Room · Edinburgh
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Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Whelans · Dublin
Ticketmaster ↗
Tue, 8 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Bush Hall · London
Ticketmaster ↗
Wed, 9 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Night and Day · Manchester
Ticketmaster ↗
Fri, 11 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
Ticketmaster ↗
Sat, 12 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Birmingham Dead Wax · Birmingham
Ticketmaster ↗
Sun, 13 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Exchange Bristol · Bristol
Ticketmaster ↗
Wed, 16 Dec 2026
Regular Music Presents: Sam Shackleton
Saint Luke's · Glasgow
Tickets ↗
Fri, 18 Dec 2026
Sam Shackleton
Liquid Room · Edinburgh
Ticketmaster ↗

Sam Shackleton

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