Sam Reider & the Human Hands

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Sam Reider & the Human Hands

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM EST | $35 GA
Harmony in the Woods, Hawley, PA

Led by Latin Grammy–nominated accordionist, pianist, and composer Sam Reider, The Human Hands is a collective of innovative acoustic musicians working at the confluence of American folk, jazz, and chamber music. Their performances are defined by irresistible melodies, joyful improvisation, and richly textured arrangements that feel both timeless and entirely new.

Described by Songlines Magazine as a “mash-up of the Klezmatics, Quintette du Hot Club de France and the Punch Brothers,” the ensemble has toured extensively throughout the U.S., U.K., and Europe. They have appeared at premier venues and festivals including Lincoln Center, Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, and SFJAZZ, and have been featured on NPR, PBS, and the BBC.

Their acclaimed album The Golem and Other Tales is anchored by an original narrative suite inspired by a medieval Jewish legend of a clay figure brought to life — a meditation on creativity, power, and the relationship between the human and the divine. The project features some of today’s brightest acoustic musicians, weaving echoes of Django Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, and Planxty into a cinematic, genre-defying soundscape.

Originally trained as a jazz pianist, Reider has collaborated with artists including Jon Batiste, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, Gaby Moreno, and Paquito d’Rivera. His solo piano record earned a four-star review in DownBeat Magazine and was named among their Best of 2022 selections.

Expect an evening of virtuosic musicianship, adventurous storytelling, and luminous acoustic sound — intimate, expansive, and unforgettable.