Sam Shahin is an innovative drummer, percussionist, and composer from New Orleans, LA.
Stay in tune with all of his musical endeavors here.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the love I felt at the world premiere of my new project Barakat at the Marigny Opera House on April 10th.
Shahin’s hypnotic, energetic, and ground-breaking compositions dive into his Middle-Eastern heritage to take the listener on an exploration of music ranging from the spirit of New Orleans jazz to the Arabic soundscapes of the Levant.
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Upcoming Shows
May 17th
@ Bayou Boogaloo
w/ SaxKixAve
New Orleans, LA 4 pm
May 17th
@ Le Bon Temps Roule
w/ Steve Kelly
New Orleans, LA 11 pm
May 18th
@ Bayou Boogaloo
w/ Naughty Professor & Chali 2na
New Orleans, LA 6:30 pm
May 18th
@ Tipitina’s
w/ Tchoup Making Sense
(Nola Talking Heads Tribute)
New Orleans, LA 10 pm
May 19th
@ Bayou Boogaloo
w/ RumpelSteelSkin (feat. Ed Williams of the Revivalists)
New Orleans, LA 4 pm
May 20, 21, & 22
Bourbon Street Drinkery
w/ Justin Donovan
New Orleans, LA 2:30-7:30 pm
Cool Grooves and Beats on Fire
A musical experiment during the Covid-19 pandemic that highlights the eclectic and innovative performance approach and compositional style of Sam Shahin. Check out the music and watch the videos here.
Continued Listening
Shahin has lent his musical voice to many projects, including his light-hearted “Taking my Drumsticks for a Walk” series, New Orleans progressive band Naughty Professor, Austin-based electro-pop Me nd Adam, and many more.
Taking My Drumsticks for a Walk
A fun spin on being a musician during the Covid-19 pandemic, Shahin walks around different environments playing rhythms on whatever surfaces he comes across.
Naughty Professor
A passionate sextet of forward-thinking musicians who act as a collective that writes, performs, and records together, a band Shahin has been a full-time member of for over a decade.
Me nd Adam
A power-packed songwriting duo from Austin, TX who have enlisted the drums of Sam Shahin on recordings and in a live context.
Contact
For more info, bookings, lessons, or if you just wanna chat about drums, reach me here:
Email
ShahinGrooves@gmail.com
Phone
(202) 997-4667
Social Media
Insta: @ThisIsYourBrainOnDrums Facebook: Sam Shahin