Sam Riddle

Sam Riddle — High-Energy Modern Country, Built for a Packed Room

Turnkey country entertainment from Las Vegas: acoustic duo, trio, or full band—from classy cocktail vibes to a full-throttle headline set. Sam blends Montana roots with Vegas showmanship, delivering big sing-along choruses, crowd interaction, and a tight, professional show every time.

Why clients book Sam over the rest

Proven draw & stagecraft: Vegas-tested performer who’s shared stages with Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith, and more.

Flexible formats: 45–120-minute sets, duo/trio/full band, clean or rowdy—tailored to lounges, casinos, corporate, festivals, and private events.

Turnkey production: PA/lighting available, quick changeovers, smooth advancing, on-time load-in/out.

Request-friendly: Country hits + originals (“Bad Picker”) with the ability to feature special songs and moments.

Promo support: Optional geo-targeted social posts and assets to help you move the room.

Professional & reliable: Clear contract, COI available, and a crew that treats your team and guests right.

Book Sam Riddle for a modern country show that feels big, polished, and personal—the kind of night your guests talk about long after last call.

Born and raised in Montana, Riddle grew up in a showbiz family that nurtured his musical roots from an early age. His journey took him to Las Vegas, where he honed his craft playing piano and entertaining audiences up and down the Strip. With a natural ability to blend traditional country storytelling with a high-energy live performance, Sam quickly built a loyal following. Opening for country superstars like Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr, Toby Keith and other big acts, Sam became a headliner in his own right… selling out shows with his electrifying stage presence and radio-ready sound and becoming the go-to country act when visiting Las Vegas.

In early 2023, Sam caught the attention of Epifonic Records, a Nashville label on a nationwide search for groundbreaking country music talent. Recognizing his rare blend of artistry and charisma, the Epifonic team knew they had found something special. As Epifonic put it, they were determined to capture “Lightning in a Bottle”—bringing Sam Riddle from the stages of Las Vegas to the rest of the world.

Sam Riddle — Stage & Tech Rider (4–6 Piece) (negotiable)

(with Lead Piano/Keys)

Contacts & Schedule

Advance: 7–10 days prior (stage plot, input list, load-in/soundcheck/parking).

Load-in / Soundcheck: 2.0–2.5 hrs before doors (60–75 min line check + 20 min tweaks).

Crew Needed: 1 FOH, 1 Monitors (FOH+Mons acceptable in small rooms), 1 LD, 1 Video (if LED/trons), 2 local hands.

Stage Layout (minimum)

Stage size: 24’W x 16’D clear (min 20’W x 12’D).

Risers (preferred):

Drums: 8’x8’ @ 12–16”

Piano/Keys (Sam): 6’x8’ @ 12” (front-center or slight SL angle toward crowd)

Positions:

Downstage center: Sam — Lead Vocal + Piano/Keys (and/or acoustic guitar as needed)

SR: Lead Guitar (+ BGV)

SL: Bass (+ BGV)

Upstage center: Drums

Optional (5th/6th): Fiddle/Utility and/or Acoustic/Utility (+ BGV)

Power (separate circuits; no sharing with lighting/video)

Audio Clean Power:

Piano/Keys: (1) x 20A dedicated circuit downstage center/SL for keyboard, DI/interface, pedal board, small utility power.

Backline (gtr/bass/drums): (2) x 20A upstage.

FOH/Processing: as required by venue.

Video/LED: dedicated circuits per vendor spec (do not share with audio).

Lighting: separate distro (do not share with audio).

Backline (if provided)

Piano/Keys (Sam):

88-key weighted digital stage piano (Yamaha CP/Stage, Nord Stage/Piano, or equivalent)

Sturdy stand, sustain pedal, bench

Stereo DI (2 channels, transformer isolated preferred)

Small utility power strip at the riser

Drums: 22” kick; 13” rack; 16” floor; snare stand; HH; (3) cymbal stands; throne; kick pedal; rug

Bass: Quality head + 4x10 or 1x15 cab; post-EQ DI

Guitar: 1x combo or head+2x12; (2) guitar stands

Stands: (8–10) boom, (2) straight, (2) short booms

DIs: (4–6) total quality passive/active

PA & FOH

PA: Pro L/R line array or high-quality point source with even coverage & headroom for modern country.

FOH Console: Digital preferred (Avid, Yamaha CL/QL, Midas, DiGiCo). 32×16 minimum.

Processing: System DSP, GEQ on mains/fills, verbs/delays at FOH.

Front fills where thrust/close crowd.

Monitors

Preferred: IEMs; otherwise 5–6 wedge mixes minimum:

Lead Vox/Piano (Sam) — center wedge or IEM mix (see mix notes)

Drums

Bass

Guitar

Keys/Utility (if separate player) / Fiddle

Spare/Sidefill

Monitor Console: Digital with dynamics/EQ on mixes; sidefills if stage is wide.

Lead Piano/Keys Monitoring (Sam):

If wedge: 12"–15" bi-amped wedge angled to piano position (no harsh top; tame 2–4 kHz).

If IEM: stereo mix preferred; see mix notes below.

Video / LED “Trons” & Graphics (optional)

LED wall: 16:9 backdrop or (2) side columns.

Signal: HDMI/SDI to LED processor.

Playback: Venue media server (Resolume/Qlab/VDMX OK) or accept USB/Dropbox of H.(phone number hidden)p/4K loops.

IMAG: optional to side screens.

Audio from video: None.

Soundcheck: 10–15 min to test logo/loops and walk-in look.

Lighting

Goal: Clean key on faces + dynamic looks; modern country (no blinding blue front wash).

Minimum rig: warm/neutral front wash; 4–6 backlights; 8–12 movers/pars; haze where allowed.

Cues: punchy intros; warm verses; open/bright choruses; static/backlit ballads (no strobe on ballads).

Communications

Talkback: Drum TB to monitors; FOH ↔ Mons comms.

Input List (4-piece core / expand to 6)

Kick (Beta52/D6)

Snare Top (SM57)

Snare Bottom (SM57)

Hat (SM81/e614)

Rack Tom (Clip)

Floor Tom (Clip)

OH L (SM81/C414)

OH R (SM81/C414)

Bass DI (post)

Bass Mic (opt)

Guitar Amp (e906/SM57)
12. Piano/Keys L (DI)
13. Piano/Keys R (DI)

Lead Vox — Sam (SM58/Beta58/e935 wired/wireless)

BGV 1 (Guitar)

BGV 2 (Bass)

Acoustic GTR DI (Sam or Utility)

Fiddle DI/Mic (if used)

Utility DI (tracks/aux/2nd keys if applicable)

Spare Vocal

(If no fiddle/utility, drop 18–19. If adding a 5th/6th player: occupy 18–19 accordingly.)

Monitor Mix Notes (key references)

Sam (Lead Vox/Piano): Lead vocal on top; piano stereo prominent; kick/snare supportive; guitar low; bass low; tasteful verb in IEMs/wedge.

Drums: kick/snare/bass, some lead vocal, piano presence for pitch; click if supplied.

Bass: self + kick/snare + lead vocal; piano light.

Guitar: self + lead vocal; drums light; piano light.

Fiddle/Utility/Keys: self, lead vocal, drums light, piano if needed.

Stage Accessories

At Piano/Keys position:

88-key weighted board: bench, sustain pedal, stereo DI, dedicated 20A circuit, power strip, gaff

1x boom stand for vocal, 1x guitar stand

General: ample XLR/AC, drum rug, 4–6 guitar stands, towels, gaff, spare mics/DI.

Merch

Table: 6’–8’ in high-traffic area; power for Square/lighting.

Lighting: clip lights or small LED bar.

Staff: venue sellers or our team (advance who staffs).

Security: sightline to table; back-stock storage.

POS: Card reader + cash bank; reliable Wi-Fi/LTE. (we provide)

Signage: 24”×36” standee space if allowed.

Hospitality (basic)

Green room for 6–8 w/ water, coffee/tea, light snacks.

Meals: buyout or hot meals for 4–6 + 2 crew (advance). (if optional)

Towels: 6–8 small on stage.

Small-Room “Lite” Option

PA: quality 2-top per side + subs; FOH digital rack OK.

Monitors: 4 wedges or band IEMs.

Mics: Kick, Snare, OH L/R, Bass DI, GTR mic, Piano L/R DI, Lead Vox, 1–2 BGV.

Lighting: front wash + a few movers/pars; no haze if not allowed.

Video: N/A or house TVs with logo slide.

Notes

Please advance substitutions (console/mic list) 72 hrs prior.

We can supply logo loop/graphic pack via USB/Dropbox.

For outdoor: wind protection for mics/stands; weather plan.