Sam Woolf: amazing American Idol Contestant to Mastering a Musical Journey.  Join host Steve Yusko as he interviews Sam Woolf who made it to the #5 spot in season 13 of American Idol at the age of 18!Follow Sam Woolf on these LinksInstagram  LinktreeTwitterSpotifyPatreonSAM WOOLF is a highly collaborative singer-songwriter known for his original compositions and pitch perfect vocals, Sam has been hailed as a "natural singer whose soul and passion are undeniable in every note he sings." With the support of his network of fans, dubbed the "Woolfpack," Sam's live performances and recordings have garnered millions of views on social media. Sam has made music with a wide range of extraordinary artists, including The Como Brothers, Grammy Award winning producer Danny Blume, Grammy nominated Engineer Kenta Yonesaka, Stephen Puth, producer and guitarist Orion Meshorer, Ricky Minor and Alex Preston. Connect with The Long Island Sound Podcast Intro/Outro song in this episode: “Fading out Fast” from Mike Nugent’s album, Mike Nugent and the Blue Moon Band . Opening Narration by Faith YuskoInstrumental Guitar interlude courtsey of Tom Pryor All songs in this podcast episode have been used with prior permission by the artists. Remember to Rate & Review the show!  Remember to Rate & Review the show! Help us keep the conversation going with your donation. Please Subscribe Here: Https://linktr.ee/thelongislandsoundpodcast Sam gained national recognition as a finalist on American Idol’s 13th Season where he placed in the Top 5.  In 2014, Sam independently released his debut EP Pretend, produced by Danny Blume which debuted at #9 on the Billboard Heatseeker’s Chart.  In 2016 and 2017, Sam co-wrote and released three new singles, "Fast 'n' Dirty", "Call Me Crazy" and "Stop Thinking About It". Additionally, he recorded five original songs in 2017, including "On It", with the Como Brothers and noted engineer Kenta Yonesaka at Germano Studios in New York City. "On It" was released in 2018 and debuted at the Music Lodge at the Sundance Film Festival and will be followed by the release of the four other songs of this set.Call the Listener Line (631) 800-3579 and leave your comments for our host and guests.Please Subscribe Here: Https://linktr.ee/thelongislandsoundpodcast Call the Listener Line and leave us your impressions (631) 800-3579Support the showConnect with us here: Https://linktr.ee/thelongislandsoundpodcast If you like what you hear,click the link below to support us with a secure donation. https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=lg4LOxiWjgFS8z75NJpziIIRYXvpvtm6oZ2VlYE5eedpGDcJ-YD1ybtpJZiAWaSa1HKHDPX7IFp9uisz