Born in Greensboro, NC to a musical family, Fribush began his professional career at a young age, playing a variety of instruments including Steel Pan and Banjo. “To me, Fribush epitomizes the old soul with a youthful spirit. Having grown up immersed in the sounds of everything from Dr. John to Tommy Jarrell, his musical sensibility has an incredibly intuitive flow, and his touch on the piano has always been beautifully unique. With that much natural talent, he wouldn’t necessarily have had to push himself to the limits he has, and it’s been a wonder to witness his evolution into one of the greatest working organ and keyboard players today. His sincerity cuts straight through every note he plays, with a heartfelt smile and mischief-tinged eyes, and his presence in any room feels like a big hug.”

In 2017, Fribush graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. During that time he worked with influential mentors like Ran Blake, and Jason Moran.

Following his time in Boston, Fribush was living in New Orleans playing nightly at historic venues like Preservation Hall, the Maple Leaf and the Spotted Cat. In 2020 when quarantine hit, Fribush decided to move back home where he was introduced to Charlie Hunter. They quarantined together in Greensboro, NC working on music and organ trio repitoire. In March of 2021, Fribush debuted the Sam Fribush Organ Trio with two volumes of music produced by Charlie Hunter. Later that year Fribush started playing keys (organ and piano) with Hiss Golden Messenger.

Fribush has recently produced, recorded and written music with Charlie Hunter, Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science), Ari Teitel (Dumpstaphunk, the Rumble), Butcher Brown, Corey Fonville and more.

Fribush released his sophomore record ‘People Please’ in March of 2024 and his fourth studio album ‘Another Side of the Sound’ in May of 2025.