Let's get another thing clear. I'm about to gush, so fasten your seatbelt.
Suzie35 is a new, but tight little ensemble of musicians that play primarily original songs penned by Miss Hall. Here's what floors me: not only are these the best musicians I've seen in Baltimore to date, they're also the nicest, most accessible kids you'd ever want to meet. I'll leave the bio details for you to peruse at your lesiure at their website. But in the meantime, I'll share with you this chronicle of their gig in old Gustav Lurman's botanical gardens, a.k.a. the Lurman Woodland Theater.
Like all the good bands do, Suzie35 makes their task seem effortless. The underpinning is, of course, Miss Hall's acoustic guitar, as well as flawless vocals just this side of Natalie Merchant. Freddie Louden not only masters the six-string bass, he also adds harmonies right on the money. Newcomer Rennie Grant brings melody-based chops, thank you, instead of the rock-crushing diatribes that his competitors so often favor. Aaron Bertoglio is a soup-to-nuts percussionist with enviable talent.
Sounding good while managing to have fun, Suzie35 played to an appreciative Catonsville townfolk. Two hours went by in no time at all, thanks to the engaging performance of Suzie35.
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