Samora
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Favorite colors?
02.16.20
Questions answered by Steven Samora:
Purple, orange and maroon.
How did it first start?
02.16.20
An overwhelming will to prove something to myself.
How do you describe your music to people?
02.16.20
Psychedelic hard rock/ambient piano.
If your band was a movie, what movie would it be?
02.16.20
The Matrix.
Is there a central theme to your band's music?
02.16.20
The music is essentially my story. I had a pretty rough upbringing and went through quite a bit growing up. How I dealt with those things and overcame the adversities presented to me resonates in my music. My hope is that my music pushes people to make it through whatever it is that is mentally confining. I hope my songs inspire a will to move forward regardless of what life throws your way.
Name a recent personal food trend.
02.16.20
I’m about that chimichanga life.
Tell us about how the band formed.
02.16.20
I was in several bands before, but decided in 2016 to do my own thing and write, record and brand myself as the project Samora. It’s my last name.
Tell us about how you first started gigging.
02.16.20
After playing guitar and singing under my breath for about 17 years, I started piecing songs together and playing acoustic covers at open-mic nights to get over my fear of singing in front of people. After about 10 shows sounding completely horrible, I finished piecing together five complete songs and went out performing them live with some fellow musicians. The rest is history.
Tell us about this creative project. What is it?
02.16.20
It’s art and my tool to essentially connect with other musicians and artists of all genres.
Tell us about your best gig in Sac.
02.16.20
Ace of Spades to a packed house.
What are your musical goals?
02.16.20
Work with other talent and inspire. I am currently building my studio and forming my indie label Samora Music, which will be up and running before the end of 2020.
What was the first song you learned to play?
02.16.20
"April 26, 1992" by Sublime.
What's next for the band?
02.16.20
Samora Music. Keep innovating. Keep building. Never quit.
What's next for you?
02.16.20
Working from home and making a living doing what I love.
What's the best part of this experience?
02.16.20
Being recognized. I’ve definitely put in WORK.
What's the story behind the band name?
02.16.20
It’s my last name.
What's your favorite jam from the '90s?
02.16.20
"Opiate" by TOOL.
What's your favorite local artist/group?
02.16.20
A Summer Alive.
What’s your favorite song to perform live right now?
02.16.20
"Shine."
When did you play your first gig in Sac?
02.16.20
October 2017 with The Iron Maidens at The Crest Theatre.
Who are your biggest influences?
02.16.20
Pink Floyd, TOOL, Rush, 36 Crazyfists, A Perfect Circle, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Phillip Wesley, Infected Mushroom and Intervals. Way too many to name.
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