Los Angeles based artist, Samantha Lane beautifully blends soulful acoustic rock and bohemian soundscapes with a voice you won’t soon forget. As both a compelling storyteller and empathetic songstress, Lane’s sound and style flow straight from her heart connecting with listeners on a very personal level.

Samantha’s serious love affair with music began at ten years old when her grandfather took her to a classical music concert. This sparked her obsession with music; in adolescence, she developed a voracious appetite for rock n’ roll, blues, pop, country and old jazz; she honed her silky voice over years of singing in musicals and fronting countless rock, jazz, funk and folk bands.

The same curious spirit that fuels Lane’s musical wanderings also inspires a lifetime of adventure-seeking. She was born in Switzerland, grew up in North Carolina, studied art in Venice, Italy, and traveled throughout Europe before eventually settling in her current home of Los Angeles. “I’ve always had this wanderlust,” Lane explains, “this desire to get out into the world and experience it fully.”

Worldly as Lane is, her debut album Find A Way reveals a musical soul that is perfectly comfortable spending a night at home with her dogs and a guitar. Against a sprawling backdrop of sparkling acoustic folk and searing rock, this album tackles a dual soul-searching story about fighting to keep a dying love alive, and the acceptance of letting go. Listen to the generous spirit behind the song “Believer”. “I’ll roam for miles and miles,” she sings, “Down lonely trails through abandoned fields / On a mission to make a change / No matter what it takes.” There’s something universal about that sentiment, and it’s quite common for Samantha’s fans to tell her how they are comforted by her music. She remembers the first fan that approached her after a performance, saying “You know exactly how I feel.” Samantha recalls, “That touched me so much. For me, that’s what makes writing songs so meaningful and exhilarating.”

Find A Way’s opening track “Mother Mary” won Honorable Mention in the 2007 CMT Nashville Songwriter's Association International Contest. The song was also selected as the theme track for the feature film Mary Mary, and both “Mother Mary” and "Your Rescue" (co-written with Jeff Gray) were placed in the feature film Naked. Lane was then selected for the prestigious 2009 ASCAP Foundation Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop.

These days, Samantha continues to grow her fan base throughout the country, performing with her band, veteran Los Angeles-based musicians guitarist/vocalist Scott Pitts (Pistol Opera, Weathervane, Scottie, Komic Strip) and bassist Richard Guttenberg (Weathervane, Toby Semain Band, Andrew Sherman Vehicle); both whom have performed for the masses from the west coast of California to the far east of Japan and everywhere in between. Rounding out the band is rock solid Mario Santillan (Blue Molly, Ed’s Too Short, and countless others) on drums. Samantha is currently writing songs for her second album, which is shaping up to be a more upbeat, rock-oriented affair. There’s no question that her authentic spirit is sure to come through on her new record. Samantha Lane knows no other way.

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A note from Samantha:

The guys in my band are not only fabulous musicians, but also all-around-great people. I want you to get to know them a little better, so here are my cliff notes:

Richard Guttenberg (bass/vocals/sometimes known to pull out a ukelele)

Richard's eclectic and rootsy talent has traversed numerous bands over the years, some of which include Weathervane, Toby Semain Band and Andrew Sherman Vehicle. He has a rock-steady style of playing bass, which is both loose and tight at the same time, and does this interesting groovy dance when he plays that I never get enough of. He's a down to earth guy - he also likes digging in the dirt, looking for fossils and ancient artifacts. Richard, along Scott Pitts, has performed for the masses from the west coast of California to the Far East of Japan and everywhere in between.

Scott Pitts (electric guitar/vocals)

Aside from his long list of band credits, i.e. Pistol Opera, Weathervane, Scottie and Komic Strip, Scott has appeared in many television commercials and independent films, as well as worked on them from behind the camera. He's a funny guy, and a nifty dresser. He's been known to tell me to "take it up a notch" in my performance attire. He's also a talented photographer and an avid USC Football fan and even has his own podcast called the USC Outsider that can be heard for free on itunes podcasts. 

 Mario Santillan (drums)

Mario has been a part of the Los Angeles music scene since the early 90's. He was a founding member of bands "Ed's Too Short" and "Bluemolly" and has sat behind the kit for countless others. When not playing drums, he's building them. He is co-owner of "Thrust Drums" - a custom drum company based out of Pasadena, CA. Mario's drumming is a direct reflection of his lifestyle. With a lust for life attitude and insatiable appetite for a good time he can be found at a bar or sporting event near you. 

Marc Thomas (lead electric):

Marc is our newest member of the band. He describes himself as a "guitar player, PC gamer, and sushi eater". Some of his band credits are Gliss, Madras, Arrica rose and Cynic guru. His favorite influences are Supergrass, Travis and Radiohead. We like him. You will too.