The Sammies like to share. They have a little bit for everyone- whether your taste is for indie, garage, post punk or roots rock and roll- they'll give you a bite. The sound is as varied as its influences, but based in raw, unpretentious charm that only boys born and raised in the South have got a handle on. Co-founded by frontman Frank Backgammon and younger brother, drummer Donnie Yale, The Sammies grew up in rural Wadesboro, NC. As the band began to gig locally they picked up close friend and guitarist Bobby Freedom. They caught the ear of MoRisen Records, who quickly signed the band and soon had them in the studio recording their debut. Produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, The Breeders), the album reached the Top 5 on four of CMJ's music charts and secured licensing deals for several major motion pictures and multiple TV series. Yet it's their live shows that have helped the band develop a rabid fan base. "We could power small cities with all the energy that is gathered at our live shows," says Backgammon. "They're loud, spastic and at times, semi-possessed." It's that attitude that The Sammies aim to capture on their sophomore effort, Sandwich. Recorded at Mitch Easter's Fidelitorium where R.E.M., Pavement and Wilco have recorded, Sandwich draws from the band's multitude of influences. With the latest release, out September 23, The Sammies move forward with a slightly different lineup adding bassist Conrad Vacation, another longtime friend. Fred Mills of Blurt calls them, "Quite possibly the best band currently operating in North Carolina. Their live shows are pure firestorms."