If you've ever wondered what "New York blues" is all about, this is "IT"! The tough, “take that!” attitude of this band is addictive. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist, "Sweet" Suzi Smith, this band is known for its energetic and riveting live performances.
Suzi's, sultry, yet powerful vocals are backed by a band of extremely soulful musicians, John Anderson (guitar), Chris "Chrispy Chicken" Laybourne (sax & keys), Tim Glum (bass) & Tom Foschino (drums). The band pulls from their roots in blues, funk, rock and jazz, which when fused together, form the complete blues experience. When these musical fronts align, the forecast is the “perfect storm of blues". Sweet Suzi and the band promise to stimulate every die hard blues fan who is tired of hearing the same old stuff. Their original music is raw and intense blues magic made up of guts, growl and sheer emotion…blues perfection!
For the second year in the row, Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience
was crowned Long Island’s 1 Blues Band when they won the regional chapter of the International Blues Challenge (IBC).
The band has also become a favorite of Long Island’s WUSB 90.1FM.
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"Sweet Suzi's new CD is the real deal! The girl has sould like Etta James, Joanis Joplin and Koko Taylor and her live set shows it all! You go girl!" ~Bernard Allison
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"Sweet Suzi sprinkles the blues world with goosebumps. When I first heard Suzi sing I knew she had that extra magic that all singers just dont have. It's not an every day thing. Those of us born with that magic are also born with a mission. . . it's not a free gift. So, spready your wings, Suzi, and God will do the rest. You are blessed! ~Sam "Bluzman" Taylor
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"Sweet Suzi is an incredibly soulful vocalist. She worled on my recent recording and has performed with my band. I've witnessed the tremendous talent she possesses. The blues world better get ready! ~Albert Castiglia
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“You are blessed with a very powerful voice that stays musical whatever the volume….. I can't say enough about your band. Your rhythm section is like a human heart and lungs. They are the best I've heard in a long time.” - Joe
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“Big Mama Thornton, Alberta Hunter, Etta James and Koko Taylor are just some of the brilliant blues woman who have thrilled the souls of men and woman all over the place. I am pleased to tell you that on Long Island, we have a woman who can step right into those incredible footsteps...Sweet
Suzi and the Blues Experience” - Dr. Blues, Long Island Blues Society & Vice Chairman of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame
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"With the combination of their hard driving rhythm section and Sweet Suzi's powerful dynamic vocals, this band is destined to become a new driving force in the blues genre" - Richard G. L'Hommedieu, Jr. - Chairman Long Island Music Hall of Fame
Girl, you are so damn good there could be two of you, share it, and the world still couldn't handle that much cool at once Been sitting here listening to you this morning, loving every minute of it!!!! Rock on girlfriend! Just DAMN! :-) See you soon love Robin
Suzi girl! I just love watchin you perfom. One of the best stage presences I've seen. Was great to see & talk to you today. Hope to see you again tomorrow or this week! If I don't get down to Brickhouse tomorrow....GOOD LUCK!!!
Hi Suzi, Awesome voice and tunes! Hope your fans can tune to my online music station Blues groove and check out the music. The latest addition to the playlist is Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience! Your new friend Tess
I have to say, I am very excited and quite humbled to have been named "Volunteer Of The Year" by U.N.A.Y.O., (United North Amityville Youth Org) for my work with their youth and also their Girl Scout Program. U.N.A.Y.O is a WONDERFUL youth center that offers a lot of programs for the youth in our area from tutorials and school extra help to summer programs, karate, dance, Girl Scouts from Daisies to the Senior Level, Leadership and Cultural Studies, just to name a few. They do receive some financial aide from the County and State level but believe it or not, they LOST funding last year because they were too successful with their programs so the funding went to other less successful centers. (Oh how I LOVE modern politics as you all know by now.) They also need donations on the private level to help their programs continue. U.N.A.Y.O. is planning an awards dinner on Saturday, Sept. 27th to honor those that have helped make a difference during the past year and those nutty guys have included me in those being honored. So how can you help you may ask?? Well, they are putting together a Special Awards Journal for this event which is being published in honor of the center's achievements and to recognize those that share their lives with the youth of U.N.A.Y.O. They are looking for Advertisement Donations and here's where you come in. For as little as a $5.00 donation you can have a booster line in the journal and for only $10.00, you can have a copy of your business card in it. Local musicians ... when was the last time your contact info went in anything for just $10.00 AND....100% proceeds go into the youth programs. You just can't beat that!!! Businesses, studios, non-profits.....please jump on this wagon! You can take out a full page ad for only $100.00, 1/2 page for $50.00, 1/4 page for $25.00. Want the inside cover? $150! And again...100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE YOUTH PROGRAMS!! Please contact me ASAP with your order! Xx Robin Eve
I appreciate the friendship in space. And loved your music. You are not that far away, maybe I will get up there to see you in a show,sometime.Thanks for the entertainment. Enjoy, Betsy
Thank you so much for the comments about my family, God has Blessed us. Suzanne is a beautiful person, I am so glad to have met her. Thanks for the request and welcome to the family.' Much Love and Respect. Denise
Sweet, Sexy and Talented ain't a bad way to travel....You sounded terrific at the Giacomo Jacks Benefit yesterday Suzi, can't wait to see you again!! Richie T.
