If you love storytelling, you are in for a treat! Hailing from Ovingham, Sam Shields brings a distinctive British twist to classic Americana songwriting, pairing Bruce Springsteen-style narrative grit with raw acoustic soul. Described by NARC. Magazine as a “sincere and unpretentious troubadour holding his songs to the light,” Sam’s commanding songwriting has already seen him support folk-punk icon Frank Turner at Newcastle’s NX, and perform at various notable venues including The White Room and The Hive at Nenthead.
However, the magic multiplies when he shares the stage with the phenomenally talented singer and songwriter, Emma Robson. A natural musician often described locally as a “Northern Taylor Swift,” Emma has been making serious waves on the BBC Introducing stage with her melodic purity and emotive acoustic rawness.
Performing a captivating mix of Sam’s acclaimed original tracks, and Emma’s soulful material, they embellish each other’s work with striking harmonies and northern charm. This dynamic duo is a rising force you simply cannot miss – catch them performing Saturday at Alston Live 2026!
