Sam Amidon is a folk musician known for pushing the traditional boundaries of his genre, as showcased in his latest album 'Salt River.' Collaborating with saxophonist Sam Gendel, Amidon covers influential tunes while merging various styles, including fiddle tunes and synthesizers. During a recent visit to Brooklyn, he connected with music historian Jesse Rifkin to explore the history of iconic music venues in New York City. Amidon's journey reflects a rich tradition informed by his early experiences, showcasing a fascinating intersection of folk and contemporary music influences.
'I grew up with, like, no pop,' he said. 'We had one Cyndi Lauper cassette, 'True Colors'-loved that-and one Talking Heads tape, and everything else was fiddles and contra-dance music.'
'This is it,' Rifkin said, looking at the façade of a branch of Faherty, the clothing store. 'Coleman wasn't performing anywhere, because he was really mad about intermediaries taking large cuts from his earnings.'
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