'Cali-soul' is the term Samantha uses to describe her sound; a unique blend of soulful pop rock that has landed her on bills with the likes of Dave Matthews Band and Ziggy Marley. Samantha fuses the elements of catchy songwriting and funky undertones with a fresh west coast vibe of rock and roll, to create a style all her own. <br /><br />Samantha, a California native formed her first band, Shady Lady, in college1999 in Berkeley, California. She quickly gained attention in San Francisco with the support of KFOG radio and key slots at venues such as the Fillmore and Shoreline Amphitheater. Samantha has toured extensively over the past 7 years and has graced the stages at festivals such as Bonnaroo, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits Music Festival. When touring, Samantha usually rocks with a full band yet loves to play intimate solo sets to connect with her fans. <br /><br />The California girl recently finished a record with producer, Jeff Trott. Jeff is best known for his work with Sheryl Crow, having penned several of Crow's hit songs such as "Everyday is a Winding Road" and "If it Makes You Happy" as well as was Sheryl's touring guitar player for over a decade. Samantha and Trott's chemistry in the studio gave permission for Samantha's authentic voice and personality to shine through in her songs. <br /><br />Samantha collaborated with songwriter Danielle Brisebois who was a co-writer on Natasha Bedingfield's hit singles, "Unwritten" and "Pocket Full of Sunshine". Samantha rounded out the record by bringing aboard Grammy award winning mixer, Manny Marroquin (Alicia Keyes, Usher, Kanye West) to bump up the grooves. <br /><br />After gaining attention and accolades in the press from her infectious live show, Samantha Stollenwerck is poised for breakthrough success. Samantha is looking forward to her Nov 10, 2009 release of her new record and single, "Carefree". <br />