Sammy Rae & the Friends

Sammy Rae & The Friends is an American jazz-pop band from Brooklyn, New York City, led by singer-songwriter Samantha "Sammy Rae" Bowers. Formed in 2016, the group is known for high-energy live shows; in February 2024 they played two sold-out nights at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club. Their debut studio album, Something for Everybody, was released on September 20, 2024, via Nettwerk, following the EPs The Good Life (2018) and Let's Throw a Party (2021).