Self-styled ‘Queen of Oklahoma’ hits Newbury town

WHEN the self-styled ‘Queen of Oklahoma’ Carter Sampson appeared at ACE Space in 2023, together with co-headliner Amelia White, our reviewer summarised the evening as “a mesmerising slice of genuine Americana”.

Tony Trigwell-Jones went on to say: “Carter Sampson’s voice has and effortless beauty that captivates instantly”.

Carter makes a welcome return to ACE Space on Saturday (March 15), this time with her full band.

The Oklahoma City-based artist is blessed by a musical family legacy that includes talents like Roy Orbison.

Her journey as a naturally independent, free-spirited musician has seemed almost predestined at times. At age 15 she began experimenting with sound as a way to pass the time; now her creativity has matured into the dedicated and passionate performance that makes her an award-winning musician with six CDs under her belt.

Carter Sampson writes relatable and honest songs about family, love, life and historical characters. Her music mixes country, rock ’n’ roll, folk and county. As Americana UK said, you “can’t take the country out of an Oklahoman musician no matter how hard you try”.

Opening the evening will be Lancashire-born singer-songwriter Joe Martin, who is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic having performed around the UK, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville, Tennessee.

He grew up listening to the greats and has been influenced by artists from Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt to Jason Isbell and Kacey Musgraves which is evident his sound and lyrical style.

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