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Iron & Wine

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.

Albums

2002 The Creek Drank the Cradle
2004 Our Endless Numbered Days
2007 The Shepherd's Dog
2011 Kiss Each Other Clean
2013 Ghost on Ghost
2017 Beast Epic
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Reviews / Live
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."
Reviews / Live
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."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Iron & Wine
"The set was a joy, with songs plucked from his entire back catalogue to emphasise the longevity of this artist."
Reviews / Live
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."
Features / Music
'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."
News / Music
Iron & Wine Announce Details For Huge Australian Album Tour
With a full band!
Reviews / Live
Iron And Wine; Pics by Peter Sharp
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.
News / Music
Iron & Wine Confirm More Australian Shows For 2014
The indie folk act add to their Bluesfest appearance
Reviews / Album
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.
Reviews / Album
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.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Iron & Wine - Ghost On Ghost
As much a hard reset as a progression, where Iron & Wine now leads others will surely follow.