Iron & Wine
Born: 26 / 7 / 1974
Location: United States
Samuel "Sam" Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a live album (a recording of his 2005 Bonnaroo performance). He occasionally tours with a full band.Beam was raised in South Carolina before moving to Virginia and then Florida to attend school. He now resides in Durham, North Carolina. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named "Beef, Iron & Wine" that he found in a general store while shooting a film.
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Live Review: Iron & Wine, Fraser A Gorman
"Beam remarked that he was glad we like super-depressing songs and wryly warned that he had a couple more."
Live Review: Iron & Wine, Fraser A Gorman
"Sam Beam enters from the other side of the stage clutching a glass of wine and gesturing like a pantomime villain for the crowd to keep quiet."
Live Review: Iron & Wine
"The set was a joy, with songs plucked from his entire back catalogue to emphasise the longevity of this artist."
Live Review: Iron & Wine
"When the percussionist has a string of bells to manually shake, and also a collection of bells strapped around her calf to stomp, we know they mean business."
'Where's The Fucking Bird In This One?'
"People who know me say, 'Where's the fucking bird in this one?' I like to think of it in the context that Cezanne painted a lot of oranges and Monet painted a lot of ponds."
Iron & Wine Announce Details For Huge Australian Album Tour
With a full band!
Live Review: Iron & Wine
With his larrikin grin peeking out from his robust beard each time a lyric was forgotten or a note misplayed, you couldn’t help but laugh along with the guy.
Iron & Wine Confirm More Australian Shows For 2014
The indie folk act add to their Bluesfest appearance
Album Review: Iron & Wine - Ghost On Ghost
It still seems like Beam is searching for something elusive, but he’s getting closer every time to realising his inimitable vision.
Album Review: Iron & Wine - Ghost On Ghost
An ill advised detour into jazz fusion on Lover’s Resolution never really takes off, but sits as a testament to the ambition coursing through Beam’s wonderfully musical veins.
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