[Cover photo credit to Matt Leddo]
The singer/songwriter Sam Morrow has released the single “Lucretia”, building momentum toward the release of his new full-length album, Southern Boogie, arriving June 12, 2026 via Copaco/Blue Élan Records. Known for blending Country Funk and Roadhouse Blues, Morrow has now stepped beyond the Americana-leaning palette of his earlier releases and “into something grittier, louder and raw.” He describes this as “Texas-bred Southern Rock.”
This shift follows a cross-country move, a renewed outlook, and a stretch of significant personal change. Recorded mostly live in Austin with producer Jonathan Tyler, the album embraces a stripped-down, analog approach, with two guitars, bass, keys, drums, tube amps, and no click track.
Morrow says:
Jonathan got it before I even explained it. We just wanted it to sound gritty and raw. Like a band in a room, because that’s what it is.
“Lucretia” is about “breaking free from the places — and people — that keep you stuck.” The track “captures that first step forward when you finally decide to move on.”
Morrow adds:
Lucretia is about getting out of a situation where you feel stuck. You just got to put one foot in front of the other, and that’s how I felt writing this song. It’s got biting guitar tones into a bouncy groove to get you on your feet and out of the mud.
Sam Morrow on the Road:
May 29 – Brevard, NC – 185 King Street
May 30 – Thurmond, NC – Jones Von Drehel Winery
Jun 04 – Philadelphia, PA – Secondhand Ranch
Jun 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Skinny Dennis
Jun 06 – Campbell Hall, NY – Brian’s Backyard Fest
Jun 10 – Blawnox, PA – Moondog’s
Jun 11 – Tuckerton, NJ – Lizzie Rose Music Room
Jun 13 – Roanoke, VA – Noke Fest
Jun 14 – Greensboro, NC – Flat Iron
Jun 16 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
Jun 17 – Charlottesville, VA – The Southern
Jun 18 – Asheville, NC – One World Brewing
Jun 19 – Carolina Beach, NC – The Palm Room
Jun 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Rabbit Hole
Jun 23 – Chattanooga, TN – Woodship Listening Room
Jun 25 – Mobile, AL – Callaghan’s
Jun 26 – Atlanta, GA – Avon Theatre
Jun 27 – Macon, GA – Grant’s Lounge
Jul 17 – Maidstone, UK – Maid Of Stone Fest
Jul 25 – Craponne, FR – Festival Country de Craponne
Aug 05 – Newport, KY – Southgate House
Aug 07 – Bartlett, IL – Smoke & Irons Fest
Aug 11 – Caledonia, MI – Caledonia Music Series
Aug 13 – Lima, NY – Fanatic’s
Aug 15 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
Aug 16 – Thomas, WV – The Purple Fiddle
Aug 19 – Washington, DC – Pie Shop
Aug 20 – Hagerstown, MD – Live at Hub City
Aug 21 – Galax, VA – The Rex Theater
Aug 23 – Barco, NC – Back 40 Live
Sep 10 – Houston, TX – Dosey Doe
Sep 11 – Dallas, TX – Guitar Sanctuary
Sep 12 – Austin, TX – Continental Club
More dates TBA
