Originally hailing from rural Southeastern Idaho, Samwise (Tispur) moved to Boise in 2012 and spent the next seven years performing, writing music, and touring before relocating to Portland, Oregon where he currently lives.

He’s been accompanied by string sections, harpists, accordionists, pedal steel players, and percussionists, but often performs solo, and has opened for the likes of Aldous Harding, Laura Veirs, Alela Diane, Ora Cogan, Circuit Des Yeux, Mariee Siou, Marisa Anderson, Stelth Ulvang, Coco Rosie, The Secret Beach, and many other artists acclaimed in their genres.

Samwise, known for his angelic voice, unique finger-style guitar technique, and gentle, hypnotic, moving performances, has been likened to the spirits of Nick Drake, Vashti Bunyan, and Joanna Newsom. Tispur has released two records; “Sleepy Creature” in 2017 and the self-titled album “Tispur” in 2022, and is currently recording a third album “American Fairytale” due out in 2027.

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“anxiety, real-world problems, and garden variety boredom are replaced with deep breaths, relaxation, and child-like wonder.”

— Ana Lete, Music Journalism

“an elven incarnation of fantasy folk”

- The Evening Class