Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose

Denver, Colorado

A fulltime member of the band The Lil Smokies. Sam creates original, traditional and modern folk music. Led by thoughtful, genre bending banjo playing and unique warm vocals. A diverse range of experiences from touring internationally to India and Turkey to performing with Railroad Earth and Ben Sollee shine through in Sam's original compositions

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Sam's singing, banjo playing and songs send me deep into contemplation and soaring in the clouds . Extraordinary!” - Abigial Washburn
Armstrong-Zickefoose points to a new path for traditional string music: one that’s rooted in its past. By exploring all the winding forks these musical pathways lead him down, Armstrong-Zickefoose has unified them all with his generosity of spirit.” - Rachel Cholst of No Depression

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