Episode 182: Suzannah Johannes
I can't take credit for it 'cause Suzie told me that one of her friends already made the statement, but typing, saying, or thinking Suzannah Johannes sounds like you're talking about a cousin of Roseanne Rosannadanna.
Regardless...Suzannah Johannes -- my guest for Episode No. 182 -- is a resident of one of the finest towns this side o' The Mississippi'.
It's called Elle Eff Kay if you're keepin' score at home.
Anyway...Suzannah was kind enough to drop by to chew the fat with me about collaborating, writing music, and working on those live-performance chops.
Our chat was also a little timely as Suzannah has a) just released a new album, Kansas City: Hans Bronze Boulevard, which is available on vinyl and via the streaming platforms, and b) a second album coming to us in January: Los Angeles: The Missing Album.
You can get either via her Web site, suzannahjohannes.com, or at her Bandcamp.
I really enjoyed our conversation, though, and suspect that you might, too. We covered growing up in a small town, life's detours, being surrounded by supportive friends and loved ones, and making music. We also touched on a few of Suzannah's favorite albums, which were these:
Astrud Gilberto's The Shadow of Your Smile (1965)
Coney Island Baby (1976), Lou Reed
Sybille Baier's Colour Green (2006)
Hanz Bronze's self-titled release from 2015
Chase Me (2024), Brooke Tuley & the Moon Travelers
So, check out Suzannah's new release, give her a follow on Instagram at @suzannahjohannes, and come see her perform at The Ship, on Thursday, September 11.
copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained within these episodes. The promo beds, the intro/outro, that is. In this particular case, I sampled Kurt Vile's "Goldtone" from his 2013 release, Wakin' on a Pretty Daze (Deluxe Daze [Post Haze]), c/o Matador Records.