Tispur is a folk project led by Samwise Carlson in Portland, OR. They’re known for their angelic voice, unique finger-style guitar technique and gently hypnotic, moving performances akin to the spirits of Nick Drake, Vashti Bunyan, and Joanna Newsom. Originally hailing from rural Southeastern Idaho, Samwise moved to Boise in 2012 and spent the next seven years performing, writing music, touring, and hosting house shows before relocating to Portland, OR where they currently live. They have been accompanied by string sections, harpists, accordionists, pedal steel players, and percussionists, but often perform solo, and have opened for the likes of Aldous Harding, Neal Morgan, Mariee Sioux, Laura Veirs, Ora Cogan, Circuit Des Yeux, Marisa Anderson, Stelth Ulvang, Coco Rosie, The Secret Beach, and many other artists acclaimed in their genres. Tispur has released two records; “Sleepy Creature” in 2017 and the self-titled album “Tispur” in 2022, and is currently recording their third album.