Sam Bartells at The Jam Factory

Sam Bartells is one of those rare artists who can hush a room with a lyric and have it roaring a minute later. Born in Auckland, was signed in Nashville, Sam’s sound blends old-school country grit with a fresh, modern edge, creating something truly his own.

His songs are stories – of heartbreak and redemption, struggle and hope – carried on soulful vocals and stripped-back honesty that make you feel every word. With multiple NZ Top 40 tracks, a Rock 2000 nod, and gigs from local bars to a 50,000-strong Bledisloe crowd, Sam has earned a loyal following the hard way: one song, one stage, one real connection at a time.

This is your chance to catch Sam up close and personal – the music, and a room full of people who get it. A voice that aches, lyrics that heal. This will be a duo gig with violin or…