Sam Martorana

While growing up in the harsh climate of Winnipeg, Sam took comfort from the elements with just about any music he could find. Once he found a new home in Vancouver, the local music scene helped him fuel his fanatical love of music. Upon discovering CBC Radio 3, his obsession could no longer be contained.

Sam's massive music collection is about 80% CanCon and his collection of ticket stubs from live shows, if recycled, would provide enough paper to paralyze the BC
Forestry Industry.

When not listening to CBC Radio 3 or studying every page of Exclaim! Sam can be found downloading CBC podcasts and introducing himself to every CBC Radio 3 personality he happens to run into.

Working in the airline industry provides Sam the opportunity to travel around the country to get to that must-see show.
Sam is a regular Canadian Indie music contributor to "Queer FM", broadcast every Sunday evening on CITR 101.9 FM in Vancouver.
He welcomes questions, comments and heated music debates via his Facebook page or email: sam.martorana@shaw.ca