Accordionist Sam Reider makes history at 405 Shrader — the first ever accordion in this hallowed space..
Sam Reider has traveled to China, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Estonia, Turkey and Azerbaijan as a State Department Musical Ambassador, his accordion strapped to his back. His performances and original compositions have been featured on NPR, PBS and the BBC.
From his genre-bending acoustic ensemble The Human Hands to his duo collaboration with Grammy-nominated Venezuelan artist Jorge Glem, Reider’s unique compositional voice and melodicism runs throughout his eclectic projects. His 2022 solo piano record of original music Petrichor received four stars and made the Best of 2022 in Downbeat Magazine. Reider has worked with a variety of chamber ensembles and artists ranging from the Bay Area’s Del Sol Quartet to Grammy-nominated soloist Tessa Lark.
Aperitif concerts at 405 Shrader, San Francisco's intimate concert hall, are Friday evenings, fall and spring, at 7 PM. Complementary wine is offered. Concerts are approximately 50 minutes. Reservations are absolutely essential.