PHOENIX, AZ | Canadian native, Alex Sampson is on tour in the States playing alongside Jamie Miller.
First seen on America’s Got Talent, Alex is on a mission to spread his music. Last year, Alex released the “Hopeless Romantic” EP. The seven-track body of work illuminates the nuances of his artistry. It’s the second EP of his career, and he’s taken it on the road featuring his most popular song on Spotify, “Pretty Baby.” The slow-dance vibe is a fresh take on an old school, melodic sound.
Alex has a very strong voice that he uses to blend a true singer-songwriter acoustic sound with modern pop. His energetic performances engage the entire crowd and it’s clear he won’t be merely an opener for much longer. He captivates an audience like any headliner I have seen, and it was more than evident that he had fans in the building. Although touring for his EP “Hopeless Romantic,” Alex mixes in some of his earlier tunes.
I captured his set at the Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix, AZ. It’s one of the better venues in the city in my opinion because of its layout. The 500 person room allows quite the interaction with the singer. There is no pit and many artists I have seen play this room often converse with the audience. It offers a unique ability to interact with someone you have listened to, watched, or only followed online.
This room was built for a personality like Alex Sampson. You can tell he deeply appreciates his fans and wants to interact with them on a personal level. He is there for an intimate night, not just to be viewed by the audience. Alex is a blast to watch and as much fun as the fans have—he may be having more fun on stage. Any artist who can captivate an audience and engage their band members and the crowd has a future in the music industry—and Alex Sampson has just that.
So what’s next? Alex is working hard on the road while still recording new music. He told the audience he has a new single dropping in February which seemed to very much excite the crowd. He’s on tour through the end of February where he will end in the Midwest. Head to his website to check out everything Alex Sampson.
