I play regularly with the Reckless Ramblers, Notorious, and the old-time band the Monks. I play occassionally with Wild Asparagus, the Boys From Vermont, and Rumblestrip, I have a long running duo with fiddler Jamie Gans, and do school shows and family events with Jamie and his wife Tamara Lowenthal, Fiddle and Feet, as well as Malke Rosenfeld. I do very occassional gigs with my extended family dance, music and stunt ensemble Tongue & Groove (with brother in law, Keith Terry)
“Evil Diane” is a new CD of all original Sam Bartlett tunes, with astounding cast of musicians—among them: David Greely, Christopher Layer, Jeremiah McLane, Eric Merrill, Sam Amidon, Danny Noveck, and more.

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The Evil Diane Tunebook: Spiral bound, 44 pages, illustrated. Contains all the music to tunes on the CD Evil Diane as well as other Bartlett originals, Dance-a-rama, Dave, Diagonal Man, Ann Carter’s Tooth, and others. $ 12 + $ 2 postage


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... or you can order the CD by emailing me or by sending a check for $17 to Sam Bartlett, 333 S. Jackson, Bloomington, IN 47403.
"Swamp Ceili" is a CD of traditional tunes, Sam playing with Dirk Powell, Jim Higgins, Stuart Kenney, Breda Smyth, Tony Davoren, Dave Donohue, Christine Balfa, John Connolly, David Greely, and Sonny Landreth.

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Hot off the press—Reissue of Sam and Sue’s classic out of print recording (1993). With five new tracks and an updated bio. Recorded when Bartlett and Sternberg were touring with the dance band phenomenon, Wild Asparagus.

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I love to record and have managed to get into the studio every year for the past 16 years:
Here’s a partial discography:
  • Rhythm in Shoes, Intentional Music, 2007
  • Sue Sternberg and Sam Bartlett, Belting You With Reels, 2006
  • Krista Detor, Mudshow, 2005
  • Carrie Newcomer, Regulars and Refugees, 2005
  • Sam Bartlett, Evil Diane , 2004 (Origianl music in trad styles )
  • The Monks, Ragged But Righteous, 2002
  • Carrie Newcomer, The Gathering of Spirits, 2002
  • The Reckless Ramblers, Lowdown Hoedown, 2001
  • Garry Harrison, Red Prairie Dawn, 2000
  • The Sevens, Celtic Groove Brand, 2000
  • The Monks, Let Us Play, 1999
  • Pete Sutherland, A Clayfoot’s Tale, 1999
  • Christopher Layer, The Curvy Road, 1998
  • Sam Bartlett, Swamp Ceili, 1997
  • Wild Asparagus, From the Floor Up,1997
  • Malcolm Dalglish, Pleasure, 1997
  • Rick Good, Nova Town, 1996
  • Far and Back Again, Keeper’s Celtic, Minnesota Public Radio, 1996
  • David Cantieni, Red Rock 1995
  • Blue Earth, City of Rocks (Sam Bartlett/Jamie Gans), 1995
  • American Fogies Vol. 1, Rounder 0379, 1998
  • Rhythm in Shoes, Rhythm Pirates ,1994
  • Sam Bartlett/ Jamie Gans, Blue Earth, 1994
  • The Clayfoot Strutters, Honk if You Honk, 1994
  • Sam Bartlett/Sue Sternberg, Pelting You With Reels, 1993
  • Wild Asparagus, Call of the Wild, 1993
  • Uncle Gizmo, Uncle Gizmo, 1992
  • The Green Mountain Volunteers,Tradition Today , 1991
  • The Green Mountain Volunteers,Vermont Sampler , 1991
Sam also plays at many dance camps -- see his schedule for upcoming performances.


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