Sam was first introduced to music by his mother who taught him the piano as a child. He later turned his attention to Drum Kit and Percussion. Since studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music And Drama he has performed with an array of ensembles nationally and in Europe, from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to Afro-Cluster - an Afro-funk band, Mark Llewelyn Evans band to the Novello Orchestra. It is the variety that he loves so much which is what caught his attention when invited along to Maelog. 

 

Sam enjoys the colourful and engaging mix of Welsh and Galician music and instruments as well as the diverse venues Maelog perform in, whether it's a Tapas Bar or on stage at the Hay on Wye Festival! Sam currently plays the bombo (bass drum), traditional snare drum and a cymbal. Simple but effective!