Sam Gleaves is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Wytheville, Virginia. He began studying and performing traditional Appalachian music as a teenager. Sam has released six studio albums and toured in England, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Japan, and Hong Kong. As a performer, Sam has collaborated with Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Peggy Seeger, Sheila Kay Adams, Kay Justice, John McCutcheon, Al, Alice and Ruth (of the McLain Family Band), Mary McPartlan, and many others. Since 2020, Sam has served as Appalachian Instruments Instructor and Bluegrass Ensemble Director at Berea College. Sam regularly teaches and performs at the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College, Blue Ridge Old Time Music Week at Mars Hill University, and Augusta Heritage Center Vocal Week at Davis & Elkins College.