By: Mary Reller
Blue-collar is all Sam Cassidy knows.
The Minnesota-raised singer-songwriter picked up the guitar over a decade ago, but spends his days as a cabinetmaker.
“[When I’m an old guy] I’ll probably be making furniture alone in a garage somewhere,” Cassidy said. “My dad was a tile-setter growing up … you sort of write what you know.”
In his songs, Cassidy showcases the beauty of normal living, creating complex characters and conveying their perspectives through the lyrics and music tone.