Sue Paine - Acoustic guitar, singer, songwriter
Scott Williams - bass and the hammered dulcimer
Brian Cram - Bass, Dobro, Pedal Steel
Jon Mattox - Drums,
Matt Pav - Producer
Influences
BIG BAND, LED ZEPPLIN, ANNI DIFRANCO, EAGLES,NEIL YOUNG JONI MITHCEL, PRETENDERS, CAROL KING, JAMES TAYLOR, ANNIE LENNOX, DONNIE HATHAWAY, BEATLES, THE STONES, BOB DYLAN, RYAN ADAMS, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, MIDNIGHT OIL, MOZART, BURK BAChARACH, BARBARA STREISAND, ALISON KRAUSE, UNION STATION, MY COUSIN BILLY PONTARELLI, CHET ATKINS, DOLLY PARTON, ALICE IN CHAINS, ACDC, THE CRAM BROTHERS.. YOU GET THE PICTURE!!
From the beginning, as a little girl growing up in Southern California, Sue Paine’s life experiences ultimately shaped the inspired artist in her today. She prefers to let the music speak for her. With her first album, “Love Should Be Easy”, Sue has finally found the vehicle to tell her story.
Born into a family of musicians, Sue’s earliest influences came from the Big Band and Jazz era, such as the Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters and the Kingston Trio, which were her Mother and Father’s favorites. She has an endearing connection with the old Swing/Jazz standards, remembering as a child when her mother would sing them while dancing all through their house. Sue’s overwhelming love and compassion for her family and friends, along with her God-given talent of music, is what makes Sue such an special artist. As she grew older, her influences came from such artists as Johnny Cash, The Pretenders, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and the Eagles. Her voice covers a wide range that is able to tap into each and every human emotion…drawing her audiences close while radiating her transcendent energy.
Although you would never know it if you met her on the street, Sue’s shy demeanor and fear of performing created a stress that was so great, it almost ended her career before it even began. But with a deep breath, while standing in front of a crowd, she took that leap of faith and strummed that first chord into what has become a very successful career. For the past 10 years, Sue has been perfecting and performing her songs in and around Los Angeles, including headlining shows at Hollywood’s Knitting Factory and Orange County’s famous staple, The Coach House. Recently, four of her original songs were chosen for an independent film entitled “Young, Single & Angry” and the film’s soundtrack will showcase her debut album’s title track. As Sue continues performing live, she also continues to write new songs for her sophomore release. She states, “’I’m writing all the time and after finally seeing the release of my first record, and performing that material live, I’m more inspired than ever with new ideas.”
With a melodic style and original sound that’s all her own, balanced by a now fearless on-stage persona, Sue Paine is one artist to watch out for. With her first album, “Love Should Be Easy”, Sue invites you into her heart and share the energy that comes from her truthful songs and soulful lyrics.
And…the truth will always set you free.
-Dan Zamora
Editor – Z Music
"This is an album of ear candy where it is simply far too easy to just keep playing the cd over and over again. I'm always amazed how quickly it has again passed, as I've just floated through another wonderful realm of sheer auditory pleasure. The production is just amazing. "Party Cake" seems like something Fleetwood Mac could have put on "Rumours." Sue's gorgeous lyrics ring through my head again and again. I'll find myself just singing out lyrics like "Re-al-ity" and "All I know is that I love you with my energy and light" in a bank or grocery store. Fortunately when these songs run through my mind, it's a very welcome thing, not a Genesis song you wish you never heard in the first place. "Louisiana" is simply gorgeous--simple, evocative and heart-felt; "Find the Love" is a rocker you could welcome swilling a Corona to at a local bar; "Love Should be Easy" challenges us to clean our mirrors, our souls, while lifting us to sonic heights. But still my favorite is "Energy and Light," the joy and ease Sue extends in it so artfully. I look forward to seeing Sue at gigs all around the U.S. She is warmly welcome by many fans here in Charlottesville. Tim Rose aka spiritual bad ass
Hi Sue! I hope you and Brent are doing great! Bobby and I are really enjoying life right now! I'm 20 weeks...half way! Can you believe that! I added a couple of pics on myspace of the growing belly. We're heading to Mexico for a short vacation this week. Take advantage of not having to haul a kid and diapers around with us! So...was wondering if you and Brent were still planning on being up in Bend? And when you were coming up? Let me know because we would love to come over and join you for a little while. It would be wonderful to see you guys! Love~ Korenza
My gorgeous, and spectacular Sue...Thank you (and your darling husband) for being at our world premiere. You are such a beautiful soul. Please lets get together soon and have lots of good wine and laughs. Sending my love and admiration...Cheri
SUE! Thanks so much! Everyone was bitching about me sending them weird shit...and I had no idea what the hell was going on or how to fix it! Hope all is well girl!
i would of loved some dinner at sues juke joint! but i was in glamis riding. didnt brake anything. when are you (sorry , hubby cooking again , i knows you cant cook ! hehe
Hi Sue! I'm doing great now that I quit my job to stay home full-time with the boys! They are sooo much fun - looking forward to you meeting them! Hope all is well with you ~ congrats on your latest music achievement! With love, Heather
How you doing without the boy around? I get to do horse chores for the next 3 months. Mom worries about their trip... keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well on the drive. Miss ya lady! Big hugs...K
OMG! I just realized...that's my piano on the porch! Haha! I'm glad you used it...cuz I haven't! So much for trying to teach myself how to play! Much love! K
