St. Augustine, Florida

    Sam Pacetti

    Fingerstyle guitar · Songwriter · Vocalist

    Ancient tradition, cosmic reach — six strings tracing the old American folk lineage into something wholly his own.

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    The Artist

    A fingerstyle voice from the oldest city

    Sam Pacetti blends the heritage of American folk guitar with a modern songwriter's soul — technical brilliance held in balance with raw emotionality.

    Sam Pacetti playing acoustic guitar under blue stage light
    St. Augustine, FloridaThree decades of fingerstyle guitar, carried from stage to stage.

    His most important mentor was legendary Florida musician Gamble Rogers, who took him under his wing and shaped his artistic development — instilling a deep respect for storytelling and the craft of performance.

    Sam's playing carries the fingerprints of Chet Atkins, Martin Simpson and Merle Travis: precision and feeling at once, honoring the past while pressing at the edges of the tradition.

    "A balance of technical brilliance and raw emotionality, rooted in the heritage of American folk guitar."
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    Gamble RogersChet AtkinsMartin SimpsonMerle Travis

    The Songwriter

    Intimate narratives carrying deep emotion and wry humor — universal experience told in a singular voice.

    The Vocalist

    An impassioned, sometimes ecstatic delivery: tender whispers to full-throated crescendos.

    The Artistry

    Raw emotional power, guitar wizardry, and modern folk authenticity in transformative live performance.

    Discography

    Music

    Stream Sam's recordings wherever you listen — or press play right here.

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    Solitary Travel album cover

    Solitary Travel

    2006

    A deeply personal journey through fingerstyle compositions.

    Origins album cover

    Origins

    2009

    Exploring the roots of the American folk guitar tradition.

    Union album cover

    Union

    2012

    A collaborative work with Gabriele Valla.

    On Tour

    Live Shows

    From intimate listening rooms to festival stages across Florida.

    12Sep2026

    The Coffeehouse

    St. Augustine, FL8:00 PM
    3Oct2026

    Riverside Arts Market

    Jacksonville, FL7:30 PM
    14Nov2026

    Folk Music Hall

    Gainesville, FL8:00 PM

    Recent Performances

    The Listening RoomSt. Augustine, FLJuly 18, 2026
    Acoustic SessionsPonte Vedra Beach, FLJune 6, 2026
    The Folk FestivalTallahassee, FLApril 25, 2026
    Visual Archive

    Gallery & Film

    A rotating slideshow of performance and portrait work, plus live video from recent shows and sessions.

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    Fingerstyle close-up on stageSam Pacetti at the microphone in warm lightSam Pacetti singing while playing guitarBlack and white portrait mid-songPerforming under warm stage lightClose detail of Sam Pacetti's acoustic guitar
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    Performance Videos

    Nine Pound Hammer

    Sung by Sam Pacetti

    Cannonball Rag

    Sam Pacetti

    Brian's Rapier

    Performed by Sam Pacetti

    Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed

    John B. Spencer, performed by Sam Pacetti

    Come On In My Kitchen

    Robert Johnson

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    Press & Media

    In Print & On Air

    Reviews, radio features, and press materials available on request.

    "A guitarist of startling technical command whose playing never loses the thread of the song."
    Regional press
    "Heir to the Florida storytelling tradition Gamble Rogers carried before him."
    Folk radio feature

    Radio & Broadcast

    • Public radio folk features
    • Live in-studio sessions
    • Regional syndication

    Press Materials

    • Artist biography
    • High-resolution photos
    • Stage plot & tech rider

    Stages & Venues

    • Listening rooms
    • Arts markets & festivals
    • Concert halls
    Booking & Inquiries

    Get In Touch

    For booking, collaborations, press requests, or just to say hello.

    Booking

    Sam performs solo and in collaboration — listening rooms, festivals, house concerts, private events and workshops throughout Florida and beyond.

    sampacettimusic@gmail.com

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