Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1948, Soul Man SamSoul Man Sam is one of the most talented and beloved bluesblues, soulsoul and R&Brhythm & bluesR&B artists in AustinAustin. Having developed his singing abilities as a youngster in Memphis and as a professional in AlaskaAlaska, Sam Evans moved to TexasTexas in 2011, quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. An easygoing, sharp veteran, Soul Man is a true gem from the golden soul era, a hidden hero, a late bloomer that always kept his music and entertaining talent. His impressive delivery and stylistic range include the soul music of Sam CookeCooke, Sam, James BrownBrown, James, Otis ReddingOtis Redding, Al Green, and Solomon Burke and blues standards by B.B. KingKing, B.B., Bobby BlandBobby Bland, and Muddy WatersMuddy Waters. In fact, he has opened up for artists such as Gladys Knight and the Pips, James Brown, Ike Turner and Koko Taylor.