Sam Amidon live in Cambridge

Experience Sam Amidon live on November 9th

Sam Amidon is scheduled to perform at The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 9, 2026. Amidon is a Vermont-based musician known for his distinctive interpretations of traditional American folk music, often incorporating elements of jazz, classical, and electronic music into his arrangements. He frequently utilizes looping and vocal processing techniques alongside banjo, guitar, and violin to create layered and atmospheric soundscapes. His work often recontextualizes old-time songs and ballads, bringing a contemporary sensibility to the genre.

The Sinclair is a music venue located in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Originally opened in 2012 by Tom Greget, it was designed as a multi-faceted space encompassing a cinema, restaurant, and performance venue. The building itself occupies a historic location previously home to the York Theatre, which operated from 1914 to 1958. The Sinclair’s concert hall is relatively intimate, holding approximately 525 standing or 300 seated attendees. It has become known for hosting a diverse range of musical acts spanning indie rock, folk, electronic and experimental genres; alongside film screenings and other events.