Pell City Library celebrates with musician Sam Pointer
Published 3:59 pm Friday, November 16, 2018
- Sam Pointer
On Wednesday, November 21 at noon, the Pell City Public Library welcomes award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Sam Pointer, for a musical “coffeehouse” gathering.
He will present an assortment of musical favorites and originals, on acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle and more for the Wild & Wonderful Wednesday series! Expect to hear a pleasing mix of vocals and instrumentals: Appalachian ballads, Irish melodies, patriotic tunes and cover songs from Pointer’s extensive repertoire.
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Sam Pointer began playing music at the age of six. Though he is best known for his finesse as a guitarist, playing acoustic, electric, slide, and 12-string guitars, Pointer has also mastered the bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and bouzouki (though he could probably play anything that you put in front of him!) As a vocalist, his rich baritone voice is equally at home with everything from ballad to rock.
His talent and range and diversity of style have afforded him opportunities to play solo as well as a part of various bands at top venues across the country. He toured nationally for many years as lead guitarist for the groundbreaking jam band, New Potato Caboose. He was a member of the California blue grass band, Snakes in the Grass, and later led The Sam Pointer Band, a San Francisco based rock ensemble, before deciding to return to his native Birmingham, Alabama, where he plays solo acoustic gigs, and as part of several other bands and acts.
His skill as an instrumentalist led to prizes won on the guitar and mandolin at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the Ed Bell Blues Competition and led to numerous invitations to perform as a session player and sideman. In addition to his performance schedule, Pointer finds time to share his expertise through teaching students on an ongoing basis.
Pointer’s performance in the library on November 21 at noon, will include a pleasing repertoire of beloved songs, incorporating his skill with various instruments and musical styles. The musical event is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend.
