An observer by nature, Richard Samuel’s songs are fueled by insight. His gift is connecting to his listeners, their hopes, dreams, loves and losses. With several chart-topping hits, Samuels has a knack for reaching his fans on a deep and intimate level. Canadian born, Samuels frequently returns to his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta where he began playing music at age 3. He began on violin, then piano and guitar. Samuels didn’t discover his raw, natural talent for singing until 15, by 16 this hopeful dreamer was Edmonton’s own “Piano Man.”