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Elliott Sussman

Playing All Your Favorite Hits Of 1879

About Me

In 1984, the front porch and the campfire became concerned that they weren't being used for their intended musical purposes. It was that year that Elliott Sussman was birthed by the two to make sure that their glorious traditions would never be forgotten.

Music video for "Goodnight Baby," directed by Jordan Taylor

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/12/2005
Band Website: elliottsussman.com
Band Members: Elliott Sussman - Roundneck Dobro, Tenor Banjo, Banjolele, Lap Dulcimer, Upright Piano, Kazoo, Washboard, Handclaps, Footstomps, M-W-R Harmonica

The Sherman Neckties:
Joe Schmo - Fiddle
Jeff Betts - Guitar
Castle - Accordian
Karl O'Janpa - Melodica
Jim Ferick - Tuba
Chap Sowash - Trombone
Dave Burns - Harmonica
Janelle Bendycki - Vocals
Vanessa Botti - Vocals
Jessica Earhart - Vocals
Jason Kunz - Vocals
William Kunz - Vocals
Scott Sonner - Vocals

Influences: Boswell Sisters, R. Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenader's, Even Dozen Jug Band, Scott Joplin, Key Strummers, Leon Redbone, Memphis Jug Band, Mills Brothers, Jonathan Richman
Sounds Like: New Orleans and The Appalachia's relocating to Pittsburgh
Type of Label: None

My Blog

"Ruth" Recording Session - Day 2

Dear Friend, So today was day 2 of recording and what a wild session it was! It took 10 people and about 7 different takes, but finally the live-show favorite "The Crawdad Song," is complete and sound...
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Wed, 07 May 2008 11:43:00 PST

"Ruth" Recording Session - Day 1 (WITH SAMPLES!)

Dear Friend, So yesterday I began work on the new album which is going to be titled "Ruth" named affectionately after the street I live on and where all these songs came to be. Working with producer E...
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:22:00 PST

A WHOLE ALBUM FOR FREE!

Dear Friends,This was all by chance really, but at my show last week at Club Cafe it appears the sound guy was recording my performance with my new fiddle player Joe unbeknownst to the two of us. I go...
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:34:00 PST

Taking A Break -- NEW MUSIC!

Dear Friend, I'd say on average every three months I think we're all faced with a decision that we don't like or will in some way effect our lives in a big way. Unfortunately my three month span is up...
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:15:00 PST

"DEMO" BONUS TRACKS - FREE!

Dear Friend,, As I patiently wait my 6-8 weeks before my "Demo" CD goes up on iTunes, I'm releasing all 10 tracks that didn't make the "Demo" CD ABSOLUTELY FREE! Once the CD becomes available on iTune...
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:38:00 PST

Buy CD's/Merch Online!

Head on over to my new fancy-pants online store: http://elliottsussman.bigcartel.com/
Posted by Elliott Sussman on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:32:00 PST