Sam Amidon Announces New Album Willing Brother Knowing: Hear “Innisfree”

Sam Amidon has announced *Willing Brother Knowing*, his next album, produced by Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia and due on 26 February through River Lea. Its lead single, “Innisfree”, sets a poem by W. B. Yeats to music, continuing Amidon's work with traditional material and adventurous collaborations.

The 12-track record includes several traditional songs and follows *Salt River*, his 2025 album with saxophonist Sam Gendel. A video directed by Allyn Quigley shows Amidon hitchhiking along a rainy, lonely highway with his guitar. He is also scheduled to tour with Hiss Golden Messenger, with dates listed in the article across several US cities.