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Sam lives with his wife Anne in NE Ohio. He is a singer/songwriter, mountain dulcimer and ukulele player and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. He volunteers at the Cuyahoga National Park and Summit County Metro Parks enjoying the outdoors and associated wildlife. In retirement, Sam started composing music about local fauna and flora and the project took on a life of it's own. He has recorded 4 CDs entitled "Songs of the Woods," "Songs of the Woods Too," "Songs of the Woods Only Footprints," and "Songs of the Woods Odds and Ends." Samples can be listened to by going to the Audio section.
Sam is also a member of the Rubber City Ukes which is is made up of ukulele players from the Akron, Ohio area of all ages and skill levels. Our group performs a variety of songs in a fun, sing-along format and is open to all ukulele players. A list of upcoming performances is included in the calendar.
Songs of the Woods Odds and Ends (2022)
Songs of the Woods Only Footprints (2019)
Songs of the Woods (2014) and Songs of the Woods Too (2016)
There are over 50 songs that are filled with fun fact lyrics about common wildlife, plants, and nature like red foxes, toads, fireflies, Monarch butterflies, spiders, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, beavers, woodchucks, lichens and poison ivy, Frogs, black bears, bald Eagles, chickadees, cotton tailed rabbits, white tailed deer, beech trees, Luna moths, River Otters, respecting nature, are examined through Sam's eye in a lyrical and musical fashion.
This musical odyssey would not have been possible without the help from some very creative and talented individuals. Singers/songwriters/musicians Jan Hammond, Michael Grady, and Catherine Grady. Graphic Artist Dave Kovach, Freelance Naturalist Sarah Clutter, and the support of my wife Anne, to all I am grateful.
All songs are also available for listening on popular streaming sites seen below.
By popular demand, the lyrics for all my songs can be found in the “Photo Gallery” Section. If you would like chords and lyrics email me at rssam@aol.com with your request.
CDs may be purchased directly from Sam by emailing rssam@aol.com. Information on how to order CDs is available by clicking on Audio section.