“Down-home country-soul from this country – Very authentic…beautiful… reminds me of Eddie Hinton…that’s my sort of thing!” Robert Elms, BBC London “Authentic, dense Blues and Country-Soul…an impressive debut” ('Down to the sea')*** Uncut magazine “A burgeoning talent, a seasoned pro…one to watch” **** Guitarist magazine “Mind-blowing, honestly one of the best albums we’ve ever heard” ('Down to the sea') Total Rock radio “One of the leading talents of the British blues scene…” BBC Radio Suffolk “Everyone should own this album…expertly navigated, insightful lyrics and masterful guitar…” ('Down to the sea') Blues in Britain Sam Hare is a Londoner who has just released his critically-acclaimed debut album Down to the sea (SJH74001). Hare is primarily known as a Blues artist, yet Blues in Britain magazine described the album as ‘”…genre-defying”, as it draws upon other influences such as Southern Soul, Country and Gospel – a sound reminiscent of The Band, Eddie Hinton, Gregg Allman and Exile on Main Street-era Rolling Stones. The album features a guest appearance by guitarist Matt Schofield, a song co-written with Ian Siegal, and was mastered by Giles Martin at the world famous AIR Studios. Down to the sea has been championed by BBC Radio London, resulting in Hare appearing live in session twice each on both the Robert Elms show and Joanne Good’s late show. Tracks have also been played on BBC Radio 2, Resonance FM, NME’s Selector sessions, and a live session for Paul Sexton’s show on Emirates Airlines. Sam Hare has come up through the British Blues scene, playing alongside the likes of not only Matt Schofield and Ian Siegal, but also Jeremy Spencer, Buddy Whittington, Scott McKeon, Lee Sankey and Raphael Ravenscroft. He was also personally invited to guest with Bonnie Bramlett (of Delaney & Bonnie) a few years ago, and has recently opened up for Jack Bruce, Vintage Trouble, Mark Flanegan and James Hunter. Hare has also worked with Saint Jude and Jet Tricks, having made writing, vocal and guitar contributions to the latter’s upcoming album, as well as being featured in their live band. He has also written or co-written songs for the last three albums by Ian Siegal – The Dust, Broadside, and The Skinny, and co-wrote the opening track ‘All you need’ with Matt Schofield for his first studio album Siftin’ thru ashes. 'Good things always' is the follow up to 2011's 'Down to the sea', and a taster of what will be on the next full length album.