Sam Fribush

Born in Greensboro, NC Fribush began his professional career at a young age, playing a variety of instruments including Steel Pan and Banjo.

In 2017, Fribush graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. During that time he worked with influential mentors like Ran Blake, Jason Moran, Jamie Saft, Dennis Montgomery III, Cecil McBee, John Medeski and more.

Fribush has recently produced and recorded music with Charlie Hunter, Lucius, Hiss Golden Messenger, Joel Savoy, Rob Frabroni, Adrian Olsen, Donna the Buffalo, Dori Freeman, Ric Robertson, and the California Honey Drops. In 2020 Fribush was asked to go on a world tour with Pokey LaFarge, that tour was cancelled due to COVID-19.

In 2021 Fribush joined Hiss Golden Messenger a band from Durham, NC.