Sam Thousand
Sam Thousand (formerly known as Sam Trump) is an award-winning performing artist, curator, and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in live performance, curation, and management. He began playing the trumpet at age 7 and has since performed across North America and internationally. A multi-talented musician, vocalist, and composer, Sam’s artistry and community impact has earned recognition from 3Arts (2019) and the Walder Foundation (2024).
Sam Thousand has become a fixture in Chicago’s music scene through various stages, maintaining years of performance residencies, and curating special events to amplify Chicago’s vibrant artist community. As the founder of ChiBrations, a platform created to elevate local musicians and bands, he launched a new app in 2024, providing a centralized resource for performers to discover open mics and jam sessions, which serves all type of performing artists including musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers, dancers, etc. ChiBrations also hosts THE PORTAL, a monthly networking event for artists to share ideas and to jam.Through his various entrepreneurial ventures, Sam Thousand continues to build spaces that empower creatives and foster collaboration, bringing an energy that is both engaging and elevating wherever he goes."My aim is to establish myself as a pioneer of new direction within the arts scene. Through writing, consultation, and artistic space making, my ultimate goal is to inspire others to do whatever it is they love most, with the ambition of positively affecting our society. It is my hope that with every path crossed, inspiration transpires."
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https://www.samthousand.live/
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