Friday, April 11 at 8 pm
Suzy & Eric Thompson with Mark Schatz
Mitch Greenhill & Mitch's Kitchen
The Back Room
1984 Bonita (off of University), Berkeley
Help us celebrate the release of Suzy's new album, "Suzy Sings Siebel"!? We'll play songs from this tribute to songwriter Paul Siebel, plus blues, old-time and Cajun music - and if we're lucky, Mark Schatz will do some flatfooting too!? Mitch Greenhill & Mitch's Kitchen play the first set at 8 pm; Suzy, Eric and Mark will play at around 9.? All ages welcome.? The Back Room is a smallish venue so advance tickets are recommended, available here:?
is a major departure from Suzy's other recordings; it features ten songs by Paul Siebel.? You probably have heard his best-loved song, "Louise", and that's on the new album with beautiful backup from Cindy Cashdollar (dobro), John Sebastian (harmonica) and Molly Mason (bass.) Paul Siebel's songs were the soundtrack of my early 20's, and of Eric's and my courtship. They have been with me for 50 years and I am so very glad to have this opportunity to share these gems of songcraft.??
We'll have CDs available at the Back Room.? If you prefer a digital download, or can't make it to the Back Room, you can order your copy here:?
Here's what people are saying about "Suzy Sings Siebel":
¡°Suzy has performed a conjuring trick, making the songs her own while conveying the essence of the originals so well that Paul Siebel¡¯s musicality is present along with Suzy¡¯s. The art is in service of the song; herein lies treasure.¡± -Jody Stecher, producer of Suzy Sings Siebel
¡°Suzy has created a loving, heartwarming tribute to Paul, one of our most overlooked singer-songwriters. She¡¯s done him proud, setting each jewel of a song in a warm, intimate setting, with her sweet voice, great playing and gentle arrangements.¡± - Bonnie Raitt
¡°Suzy has interpreted Paul¡¯s songs with grace and brilliance, sung them exquisitely, and created big, gorgeous, laid-back instrumental tracks that perfectly complement her voice. Paul encouraged this project, and he would have loved it.¡± - Peter K. Siegel, producer of Paul Siebel¡¯s debut album, Woodsmoke and Oranges
¡°Suzy Thompson sings these songs with the same vibrancy and depth of understanding she brings to blues or Cajun or ballads or old swing tunes. Paul connected with Suzy after hearing her do a concert of his songs, not long before his death. I can only think he died much happier for hearing her renditions of his songs. I can't think of a songwriter who wouldn't feel the same; I know I would.¡± - Mark Simos, songwriting department, Berklee College of Music
Other Eric & Suzy shows coming up:
Sun. April 27 at 5 pm (note early start time) - Cajun dance with the Aux Cajunals at Rancho Nicasio in scenic central Marin County
Wed. April 30 - from 6 to 8:30 (note early start time)? ?CD release?concert celebrating "Suzy Sings Siebel" with Suzy & Eric Thompson and Mark Schatz, Hopmonk Sebastopol. We'll play 2 full sets at this show.?This show is brought to you by Kevin Russell and won't be listed on the Hopmonk's website.? FREE admission, tips greatly appreciated!? Dinner menu available.? Hopmonk Sebastopol is located at 230 Petaluma Ave,?Sebastopol
Many thanks to all of you who have already ordered "Suzy Sings Siebel"!!? We hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows.
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