Sammy Rae & The Friends

About

Led by singer-songwriter Samantha "Sammy Rae" Bowers, Sammy Rae & The Friends is an American jazz-pop band from Brooklyn, New York City. The group was formed in 2016 and has built a reputation for high-energy live performances, including two sold-out nights at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club in February 2024. The band's musical style draws influences from funk, jazz, rock, folk, and pop. Their discography includes two EPs, The Good Life released in 2018 and Let's Throw a Party released in 2021, followed by their debut studio album, Something for Everybody, which came out on September 20, 2024, via the Nettwerk label. In total, the band has released two albums, one live album, and two EPs.