BIOGRAPHY

Steamroller is Sam Hyman’s masterful tribute to the music of James Taylor. Whether performed by Sam and his band, or expanded to include full orchestral accompaniment, the show features captivating renditions of Taylor’s most beloved songs, audience singalongs, and engaging stories that reveal the inspiration behind Taylor’s timeless additions to the American Songbook. Steamroller is an unforgettable experience audiences will want to revisit again and again.

STEAMROLLER - THE JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE

SAM HYMAN

Singer / Songwriter / Composer / Producer

Sam Hyman earned his Bachelor of Music Composition degree from Mercyhurst University’s D’Angelo School of Music in 1992. A BMI writer / publisher, Sam has composed and produced music for NorthStar Music UK, Stock Music Belgium, and many other music libraries worldwide. In 2001, Sam’s original song FLY was selected by Warner Bros Music Group as the title cut of Dante Thomas’ debut Warner / Rat Pack release.

Sam’s original titles have underscored a variety of international television programing including Belgium’s long running Hallo TV series, and The Young and the Restless in the United States. Sam’s full-length albums and singles of original music are available for download on streaming platforms worldwide.

Since 2019, Sam has toured the United States with his stage production Steamroller – The James Taylor Tribute. In spring 2026, Sam debuted a new version of the Steamroller show featuring his original arrangements of James Taylor’s classic songs with full orchestral accompaniment.