Jake Xerxes Fussell and Sam Amidon

Apr 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Union Stage, Washington, DC Union Stage, Washington, DC

Apr 11

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Jake Xerxes Fussell

19 concerts

Reared in Georgia and based in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell is a folk musician known as a contemplative interpreter of traditional songs. Raised by song-collecting folklorist parents, he draws on post-war field recordings; his fifth album is When I’m Called.

Sam Amidon

8 concerts

Vermont-born Sam Amidon is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, celebrated for his unique fusion of traditional Appalachian folk with experimental music. He reworks old ballads and hymns, playing banjo, guitar, and fiddle. Notable albums include "Salt River" (2025) and "Sam Amidon" (2020). He has collaborated with artists like Bill Frisell, Nico Muhly, and Beth Orton, and is known for songs like "Sugar Baby."