Sam McMahon is a Sydney based Musician who makes a living street performing, playing his own unique and evocative compositions. Having grown up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of NSW, his instrumental music is reminiscent of a childhood spent in a rural community. It incorporates finger style guitar, mixed with techniques that are mostly used on the drum set as well as PVC pipes used as a Didgeridoo and a GigPig drum kit.
His music is inspired by players such as Andy McKee, Tommy Emmanuel and Rodrigo Y Gabriella and his aim is to contribute to the street culture around Australia, using the platform of street performance to rehearse, develop and advertise his own work to the world stage.
His recent performance at TedXYouth entertained and engaged audiences.
Sam brings something new and fresh to your event entertainment. He can provide background music or a solo musical performance to fit a range of event styles and themes.
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Sam McMahon - Primal Instinct (Didgeridoo/GigPig Solo)
Sam McMahon is a Sydney based Musician who makes a living street performing, playing his own unique and evocative compositions. Having grown up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of NSW, his instrumental music is reminiscent of a childhood spent in a rural community. It incorporates finger style guitar, mixed with techniques that are mostly used on the drum set as well as PVC pipes used as a Didgeridoo and a GigPig drum kit.Primal Instinct | Sam McMahon | TEDxYouth@Sydney
Sam McMahon performs Primal Instinct at TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017 Sam McMahon is a Sydney based musician who makes a living street performing, playing his own compositions. Having grown up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of NSW, his instrumental music is reminiscent of a childhood spent in a rural community. It incorporates finger style guitar, PVC pipes used as a didgeridoo and a GigPig drum kit. His current aim is to contribute to the street culture in and around Sydney's CBD, using the platform of street performance to rehearse, develop and advertise his own work to the world stage (and maybe get a few coins in the process). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.Strength Within | Sam McMahon | TEDxYouth@Sydney
Sam McMahon performs Strength Within at TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017 Sam McMahon is a Sydney based musician who makes a living street performing, playing his own compositions. Having grown up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of NSW, his instrumental music is reminiscent of a childhood spent in a rural community. It incorporates finger style guitar, PVC pipes used as a didgeridoo and a GigPig drum kit. His current aim is to contribute to the street culture in and around Sydney's CBD, using the platform of street performance to rehearse, develop and advertise his own work to the world stage (and maybe get a few coins in the process). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
