Sam Woolf

Sam provides an intimate performance singing with acoustic guitar for private parties and special events. He sings a variety of pop covers and originals. For public concerts, Sam performs solo at small venues to large amphitheaters. He is available for meet and greets after the show for photos and autographs. He can perform with a guitarist or a band. He is based in Boston, and gives performances from his hometown in Bradenton, Florida and Detroit, Michigan where he was born.

Sam can bring sound equipment if required. The booking fee is deducted from the quote and is not charged to the client.

SAM WOOLF is a singer-songwriter who gained national recognition as a Top Five finalist on American Idol's 2014 season. Best known for his original compositions and pitch perfect vocals, Sam has been hailed as a "natural singer whose soul and passion are undeniable in every note he sings." With the support of his strong network of fans, dubbed the "Woolfpack," Sam's live performances and recordings have garnered millions of views on social media.

Sam was born in Detroit and lived in West Bloomfield, Michigan until he was 10. Sam then lived in Florida. Sam’s father, Scott Woolf, introduced him to acoustic folk-rock music when he was a young child. Sam’s grandfather (“Papa Roy”) sent him to singing lessons with opera singer Bob Lischetti for several years, and Sam taught himself guitar. During high school, Sam began performing locally in Bradenton at restaurants and cafés and was a mentee of the Del Couch Music Education Foundation, which booked him for performances at local events.

In the summer of 2013, Sam attended a five week program for high school students at Berklee College of Music (the world’s premier contemporary music school) in Boston. He was one of four students chosen to perform live in the “winners” showcase as well as one of four students selected to perform in the theater-in-the-round singer/songwriters performance. He was also one of the Berklee students referred to American Idol for auditions.

In 2014, Sam released his debut EP Pretend, produced by Grammy award-winner Danny Blume. The album, which was released independently, debuted at #9 on the Billboard Heatseakers Chart. Most recently, Sam released two new singles, "Stop Thinking About It" and "Fast 'n' Dirty," which he co-wrote with Stephen Puth (brother of singer-songwriter Charlie Puth) and Orion Meshorer. Additionally, he recorded "On It" with the Como Brothers at Germano Studios in New York City with Grammy Award-nominated engineer Kenta Yonesaka.

Sam co-headlined the Lakewood Ranch Winterfest in 2015 with the Doobie Brothers, War, and Jefferson Starship, opened for We The Kings during their 10th Anniversary Tour, and was a featured performer at an Alex Preston concert in New Hampshire. Independently, Sam has performed extensively at public and private venues in Florida and the Northeast.

Sam is currently based in Massachusetts and performs in the Northeast. He gives performances in Florida and Michigan as well. Please refer to his Gig Calendar for touring dates near your area.

Sam can bring sound equipment where required.