Iron and Wine

Sam Beam, the singer-songwriter who records under the nom-de-disque of Iron & Wine, is as far removed from your average rock star as it's possible to be and still sell records. Having released three full-length albums, a handful of EPs and singles, plus the collaborative In the Reins EP with Calexico, his acoustic/country/folk came into critical prominence in 2007 with the album, 'The Shepherd's Dog' combining front porch minimalism with lush, richly textured soundscapes built around Beam's unique song structures. The name Iron & Wine is taken from a dietary supplement named "Beef Iron & Wine" that he found in a general store while shooting a film.