Sam Ripat
Acoustic Alternative Rock Singer/songwriter

About
Sam Ripat is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Raised on
folk music and punk rock, Sam creates music which honours many influences yet knows no
genre. His most recent songs, "Fishin" and "On a Tightrope" are a reflection of his deep study of
the musical idioms of the American songbook and contemporary jazz fusion styles, and are a
connection to his folk-rock roots. Sam has taken these songs to the stage at the Winnipeg Folk
Festival - as part of the Stingray Young Performers Program for three consecutive years - where
he was mentored by Manitoban musicians Del Barber, Kris Ulrich, and Ariel Posen.
Raised in a musical family, Sam played at every opportunity available – whether it was singing
in classical choirs, playing bass in jazz fusion, reggae, bluegrass, and rock bands, hosting
intimate singer/songwriter sessions, or playing saxophone in klezmer groups. A recent graduate
of McGill University's Jazz Performance program, he has had the privilege of receiving
mentorship from Ira Coleman and Adrian Vedady. Sam currently works as a freelance bassist and
can be found performing in esteemed venues across the city.
Contact
- Name
- Sam Ripat
- Address
- 2-107 Spence Street Winnipeg MB Canada R3C1Y2
- Phone
- 1 204 918 8597
- sam.ripat1@gmail.com