BILL RUDOLPH ON BASS, STEVE DRIZOS ON DRUMS, LEWI LONGMIRE ON GUITAR
Influences
Neil Young, John Prine, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Harry Nilsson, Rickie Lee Jones, Michael Hurley, Mike Nesmith, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Hank Williams, Nirvana, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, CSN (and sometimes Y), The Eagles, The Pretenders, Steph Gunnoe, Prince, Dolly Parton, The Beatles (John is my favorite), The Who, Smokey Robinson, Stones, Paul Simon, Led Zeppelin, Steve Weber, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Mamas and Papas, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams, Victoria Williams, Heart, Queen, Scott McCaughey (The Minus Five), Casey Neill, Lewi Longmire, Ezra Holbrook, Jim Boyer, Lynn Conover, Nancy Hess, Pete Krebs, Tim Acott, Bill Rudolph, Dan Haley, Mike Danner, Paul Brainard, Willie Vlautin, Billy Kennedy, Janet Julian, Jen Bernard, Michael Jodell, Lara Michell, Dee Settlemier, James Low, Fernando, arrrrgghh...
Sounds Like
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Her fifth album, Baby Knows Better, to be released the weekend of her 38th birthday (and featuring her 4-year-old son, Vaden, on the cover artwork) certainly doesn’t consign itself to any one sound. Blessed with Weaver’s uniquely gorgeous and utterly distinct vocals—imagine a slightly accented Juliana Hatfield transforming to Emmylou Harris midnote—that allow a deceptively sparse production and hook-drenched songwriting without sacrificing personality, Baby Knows Better successfully transcends genre.
Jay Horton/ Willamette Week November 2008
CHIMNEYS AND FISHES
iTunes
"...the sweetest-singing honky-tonk angel that Portland has to offer...Little Sue recalls a younger Emmylou Harris...Straight to the heart; a bullseye all the way. "
The Rocket ~ July 1997~
CROW
iTunes "Her originals would be just as comfortable in Neil Young's “After the Gold Rush” back pocket as they would be in Nashville or Bakersfield 25 years ago. The lead-off track “Down to You”, is simply a great song for any era or any place. “Crow” is a big statement...music that falls outside the borders of calculated marketing schemes and tedious trends. She'll be ridin' high when the rest of this town runs out of hair dye."TheRocket~April1999~
THE LONG GOODBYE
iTunes
"A gorgeous song cycle of true love in decline, the latest from the alt-country darling Susannah Weaver is a gem. Written with unflinching honesty and admirable simplicity...it's further argument that wider recognition for this artist is inevitable."
Marty Hughley~TheOregonian~January,2003
SHINE
iTunes
"Singer-songwriter Little Sue never fails to amaze. On her latest, Shine, she truly does, offering up a drinking man's cocktail of country-rock and folk-pop...Little Sue may not be a nationally recognized name -- but she should be. Shine is yet another feather to put in her cap, a well-written, well-executed record that is honest and pure, melodically rich, and as warm and inviting as they come. I'll give it an A."
Alex Steininger- In Music We Trust~ 2005~
This
beautifully vibrant songstress is no less than a heroine of the
tender, enormously perceptive human heart; a woman who has heightened
receptors for these often unspoken yet painful beauties of life and
the little whispers in every day moments that most people miss (unless
they’re lucky enough to recognize them in her songs). Capturing
these morsels of bittersweet humanity with grace, poignancy and
goosebumpy honesty, she turns them into sparkling art. With her
distinct and signature sweetly-pinched vocals, Little Sue and her
music are arguably the most lovable act in the Portland scene.
CD Baby~July, 2007
I was scooting on You Tube, loading stuff and 'Thriller' came up as a 'suggested'...twas a super moment. I wanna loop 3:15 to 3:18 on a new song. Gimme your blessing, Sue. 3 seconds.
We have a show next Wednesday, May 6th at The Laurelthirst Public House 9-12pm (2958 NE Glisan Portland Oregon 97232). We sincerely hope that you can come and enjoy The River Project’s music, relish in some good company and get over the mid-week hump with us. Please come on up and introduce yourself to us. We want to meet you and thank you for supporting our musical adventures. Peace, TRP
Hi Little Sue, nice to know you...I just wanted to Thank You for Adding me into Your Circle Of Friends!! I really appreciate the consideration! Hope you have an Awesome Weekend my Friend. Have lots of Fun and stay Safe! :) Mike
Dear Sue, hello and thank you. I hope all is peachy in your life and world. I look forward...
Love, Mick
Mick Overman "Bluesy Folk & Roll with Jazz Attitude" c/o Max Records PO Box 3201 Freedom CA 95019-3201 USA (office) PO Box 15083 Portland OR 97293-5083 USA (home) 831.234.3230 (mobile) 503.234.2821 (OR home) mickoverman@yahoo.com (personal) livemusic@mickoverman.com (business)
CHIMNEYS AND FISHES
THE LONG GOODBYE
