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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's here! Order our new album, only from www.leveretband.com

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AmyM @mudandworms.bsky.social · Aug 18

Happy Monday! ☀️

Top start to the week with @samsweeney.bsky.social and scuttling sandpipers on R3 around 140 mins in & at the end.
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 3 - Breakfast, Live from Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Classical music and sounds of nature from Radio 3's tour of Gloucestershire and Somerset.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · Aug 7

And you can come and hear them for real in Hitchin next March!!!

www.vintageverse.co.uk/leveret

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · Aug 7

*NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT*

We are delighted to announce the upcoming release of Lost Measures!

Released on September 26th. Pre-order your copy now, only via our website (for CDs) or our BandCamp.

We hope you love it

www.leveretband.com (CDs / download)
www.leveretband.bandcamp.com (download)

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Folk Inspiration @folkinspiration.bsky.social · Jun 21

Who's up for 90 minutes of solo fiddle music? ME!! When @samsweeney.bsky.social is in the house!!!

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Folk Inspiration @folkinspiration.bsky.social · Jun 20

For tomorrow's (21 June) gig in Guildford with the one and only @samsweeney.bsky.social Here are our gig bakes!

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Mark Elliott @markelliott.bsky.social · Jun 18

Well this was absolutely fabulous. Roll on the album. Definitely up for more of these two playing together! @samsweeney.bsky.social @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social

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Folk Inspiration @folkinspiration.bsky.social · Jun 16

Close to getting another full house for @samsweeney.bsky.social on Saturday 21 June at St Mary’s in Guildford. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and keeping live music alive! Last few tickets at www.folkinspiration.org

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · Jun 13

FINALLY seen one of my favourite bands in the world. Jimmy - you were AMAZING 🥰🥰

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · May 28

Due to exceptional demand we've released more tickets for
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.

It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻

Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 28

London sold out! So they've put me in the big room with a special guest!! Grab your tickets now folks x

Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · May 28

Due to exceptional demand we've released more tickets for
@samsweeney.bsky.social's gig on Wed 18 June. Expect an intimate evening of fiddle tunes and stories.

It's now been confirmed that a very special guest will be joining him: Grace Smith 🎻

Wed 18 June bit.ly/49EVNuh

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 24

Oh my goodness!!! Yeah!

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 14

Last remaining solo dates for a long while are coming up!!!

Book soon. Some are nearly sold out...

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Folk Inspiration @folkinspiration.bsky.social · May 8

Our next gig is with a truly inspirational musician! @samsweeney.bsky.social in Guildford on 21 June. Www.folkinspiration.org

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 5

MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.

"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk

I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!

Link below... I hope you love it x

bossmorris.hearnow.com

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 5

MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.

"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk

I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!

Link below... I hope you love it x

bossmorris.hearnow.com

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James Breslin @jamesbreslin.bsky.social · Apr 13

Jolly fine evening out in South Hill to see @samsweeney.bsky.social - amazing music, wonderful venue

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Apr 4

An absolutely tremendous evening at St Mary's Church, Hitchin with the fabulous @samsweeney.bsky.social . Incredible to see such a turnout so thank you to all that came along!!

Exclusive early access to this December's show ONLY on this link now! www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority

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Walton Folk @waltonfolk.bsky.social · Apr 1

Up next at Walton Folk - it's only @samsweeney.bsky.social ! Sunday, 12:15, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames. Tickets & info: bit.ly/WFSSweeney

#folk #folkmusic #fiddle #livemusic #surrey #lovewalton

Sam Sweeney - Walton Folk

Sam is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019 – Nominated Musician Of The Year. He  is a veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, former and inaugural artistic director of the National Youth Folk Ens...

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · Mar 11

Leveret May Tour!! New tunes new tunes new tunes!! Book now folks 😘

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Mar 8

Hitchin!! THIS 👇 is going to be brilliant and it’s only a few weeks away! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk and enjoy a splendid evening with the marvellous @samsweeney.bsky.social

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · Mar 11

An evening of Swedish fiddle music, polska dances and social dance presented by master musicians Emma Reid and Ellika Frisell.

'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social

Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Feb 28

SOLO TOUR NOW UNDER WAY! A couple of spectacular shows down already and @samsweeney.bsky.social will be joining us in Hitchin on April 3rd, just 5 weeks to secure your tickets at www.vintageverse.co.uk and join us for a gorgeous evening in St. Mary's church!

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Siubhan @siubhan.bsky.social · Feb 26

Sooo looking forward to this @samsweeney.bsky.social SOLD OUT gig. Can't wait!

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barbarajk.bsky.social @barbarajk.bsky.social · Feb 22

Just a gorgeous bubble of pure joy and beauty @samsweeney.bsky.social and Louis Campbell at Downend Folk & Roots

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