Those who were at the John McCusker Trio gig in Comrie Rural hall in September 2025 will remember Sam’s endearing and captivating performance. He just made you want to hear more – so here is your chance when he returns to the village for a very special solo gig. 

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning Sam Kelly is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer from Norfolk, described by legendary folk broadcaster Mike Harding as ‘one of my favourite singers ever’ and by Cara Dillon as ‘an amazing singer with so much soul’. Sam has become one of the most accomplished and well-respected performers on the UK folk scene.  He also, by the way, got into the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012.  He’ll tell you himself who beat him if you come along to the gig. 🙂

A captivating and versatile performer with impressive prowess as both a vocalist and instrumentalist, Sam showcases varied material from all the projects he has been involved with, with a sound that is strongly influenced by his Irish heritage. He sings songs in the English language as well as Cornish and Gaelic, and is known for his self-deprecating, cheeky humour and amusing anecdotes in between songs. Sam produces a top quality and engaging live show that is not to be missed in our lovely intimate venue of Comrie Rural Hall.

Sam’s website is here