Jake Xerxes Fussell and Sam Amidon

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

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Jake Xerxes Fussell

11 concerts

Reared in Georgia and based in North Carolina, folk interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell grew up with song-collecting folklorist parents. He honors traditional music through guitar-guided albums like When I'm Called, connecting historic folk songs to an ongoing modern world.

Sam Amidon

5 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."