Today we’d like to introduce you to Sam Platts.
Hi Sam, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in southern Wyoming and learned to play guitar from my dad. My dad is a luthier and also a musician. Started touring and playing professionally in my early 20’s. I worked with a group called Wylie and the Wild West in my early twenties and was able to tour Russia, China, Australia, and France with them. After working with Wylie, I focused on my own band and music. We have 2 records and are releasing our third album in early 2026. My wife Lilly started working with me about 10’years ago. She plays fiddle and is my business partner. She’s also a journalist and writes for the American Simmental Association’s magazine SimTalk, Rodeo Life, The Western Ag Reporter, as well as other freelance projects. I met Lilly when I lived in Montana. We moved to Texas about 2 years ago to pursue more music opportunities. We play traditional country music and Western swing as well as our original music. We play around South Texas as well as playing festivals around the country.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not so much! The music business is full of ups and downs. Keeping up with the business is full of challenges, but we love what we do. For example, last week we played an event at a bar that was very reminiscent of the country bar scene in the Blues Brothers and a few days ago we were on national television promoting our upcoming shows in Las Vegas for the NFR.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
We play a traditional style of music that is very rooted in Texas. I take a lot pride in trying to learn from the generations that came before us. We have 2 records out and a third on the way. We are proud of the music and opportunities we created before moving to Texas and also proud of what we’ve accomplished singing moving here.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
The older I get the more reasonable my definition of success is. To quote Willie, “I’m not cold, I’m not wet, and I’m not Hungry. So, classify these as good times.” Being able to work with the caliber of musicians we work with and having people respond positively to our music is a success all its own. There’s not a mountain top that you reach, it’s always going to require work and dedication.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.samplatts.com
- Instagram: samplattsmusic
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/samplattsmusic
