Sam Grassie

A rising star in the folk world, Sam Grassie is a fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter from Glasgow, now based in London. Blending intricate folk and blues guitar with evocative songwriting, he has become a key figure in the city’s folk scene, performing as part of the Broadside Hacks collective.
His 2024 debut EP Sandwood showcases his lyrical, masterful fretwork, earning high praise from critics. Recognised as “one of the finest folk guitarists of his generation” (Bert Jansch Foundation), his playing has been described as “breathtaking” (Tradfolk), carving out a distinct sound in modern trad folk.
Sam will be performing as part of the Gathering South Sessions Takeover: Live in The Langwhan. Also featuring Robin Adams.
An intimate concert series rooted in Glasgow’s Southside, Gathering South Sessions showcases the finest in folk and traditional music. Launched as a house concert series in 2018, it evolved through lockdown with the acclaimed ‘Gathering South Goes West’ video series before expanding into a live venue format as ‘Gathering South Presents’—now Glasgow’s only regular folk club and winner of ‘Club of the Year’ at the 2023 BBC MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.
For the first time, Gathering South steps beyond Glasgow, bringing its signature warmth and musical magic to Knockengorroch’s Longhouse for a special collaboration and takeover.
