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Hi, I'm based in Santa Barbara, but I play weddings and events all over Southern California. I specialize in Flamenco, Classical, Spanish and Brazilian guitar styles. I'm a graduate of the USC School of Music and alumni of The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. I've performed at over 700 weddings. I've lived, worked and performed in Spain, Costa Rica and Brazil. I'm completely fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Over my career I've had the honor and pleasure of performing with Slash, Lenny Kravitz (see video Always on the Run), Itzhak Pearlman, Pepe Romero and others. I look forward to providing an eclectic mix of music to set the perfect mood for your special day. Please visit my website to listen to some music samples

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Sam is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his musical skills and professionalism at wedding ceremonies. He is praised for setting the perfect romantic tone and delivering a blend of contemporary and classical music that exceeded expectations. Reviewers appreciate his ability to read the room and play the right tunes at the right time, making their wedding experience magical. Sam's talent, versatility, and ease to work with are highly commended, making him a great choice for couples seeking a talented musician for their special day.

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Sam is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his musical skills and professionalism at wedding ceremonies. He is praised for setting the perfect romantic tone and delivering a blend of contemporary and classical music that exceeded expectations. Reviewers appreciate his ability to read the room and play the right tunes at the right time, making their wedding experience magical. Sam's talent, versatility, and ease to work with are highly commended, making him a great choice for couples seeking a talented musician for their special day.

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Robert L. Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding accompaniment

Sam played at our wedding in the spring of 2022 and he was fantastic. We had a small intimate ceremony and cocktail hour, and Sam’s mix of contemporary and classical music was spot on. We had few requests but mostly let Sam set the tone, and he did a wonderful job. He was also so easy to work with up and through the event. Highly recommend.
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Cheyenne S. Sent on 02/21/2023
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Beautiful, unique wedding music

Sam Adams went out of his way to accommodate the vision for our wedding. He was spectacular and his Spanish finger-style playing was beautiful and wonderfully unique. His repertoire was perfect for our non-religious ceremony. He played a mix of classic "wedding" songs and soft rock like Cat Stevens and the Beatles -- two of our favorite artists. I highly recommend Mr. Adams for your musical needs!
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Glenn Sent on 02/20/2023
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Amazing musician

As a musician, the music for our wedding was one of our top priorities. From the moment we met Sam we knew he was perfect for the job. His classical music is beautiful and flawless, and he was able to play any other type of song that we named. I’m in awe of his amazing playing, and working with him was an amazingly pleasant and seamless experience.

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