Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Suzy Bogguss

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Suzy Bogguss

Multi might be the best adjective to describe talented singer/songwriter Suzy Bogguss. Multi-award-winning, multi-platinum, and as her new CD Sweet Danger so expertly proves, she’s multi-faceted. She co-produced the album with famed jazz/pop keyboardist and producer Jason Miles, who’s worked with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and Sting. The two brought together Nashville and New York musicians, culling the best of both worlds to create an instantly engaging, groove-oriented record infused with jazz rhythms and Bogguss’ signature vocals. This highly anticipated album will be released September 4th on Loyal Dutchess Records. She says recording the album was one of the most challenging and freeing experiences of her career. “I love the sweetness of making a snap decision and the danger of living with the consequences. When I went to New York the first time and we started to record I thought ‘oh my God, what is this music?’ I didn’t know what it was. I didn’t know how to control it. But then I just let go, enjoyed the process and followed the music wherever it needed to go. I came home with these tracks that were new and different and that was so exciting. I couldn’t wait to get started writing the rest of the album.” Fans will soon be able to share her enthusiasm. Sweet Danger, like all of her previous work, is filled with songs full of emotional integrity. She covers Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now” and creates a totally new vibe by stripping the song down to its emotional core and rebuilding it with a tight acoustic ensemble. "No Good Way To Go" is a tongue-in-cheek lesson in "the break up" delivered in a bluesy, whispered rap. She turns to husband/songwriter Doug Crider for “In Heaven,” the emotional centerpiece of the album written about some of the couple’s best friends. Throughout her career Bogguss has shown a knack for blending songs of substance and depth with mass-market appeal. Songs like “Aces,” “Drive South,” “Someday Soon,” “Outbound Plane” and "Letting Go" took her to the top of the country music charts. Along the way she won raves from critics and her peers. She won the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award in 1992 and album of the Year Award in 1994. Sweet Danger is a natural evolution from the universally praised album, Swing she recorded in 2003 with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, and Simpatico, her earlier much loved collaboration with Chet Atkins. Still, as the title of the new album implies, she had to risk following her muse into uncharted musical territory in order to find these newest treasures. With great risk comes great reward, and discerning music lovers are the real winners here. Suzy Bogguss dares to take the road less traveled and that has made all the difference.

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I can't believe how fast the fall has flown! At this point though, with all the rain we've had in Tennessee I hoping that translates into a White Christmas!

Got some stuff coming up. A show in Naperville, IL that I did last year and am really looking forward to again this year. FYI, my niece Becky, whom I'll be headlining with, is really heading for the stars. Check out her website at http://divadavis.com/live/. If you're anywhere near Chicago this is a pretty neat combination. We call it Divabilly! Becky will bring some of her friends and I'll bring some of mine for a couple of shows that you just don't see every day.

Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Wentz Concert Hall
171 E. Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
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So honored to be a part of a brand new series starting at a brand new theater, the Don Gibson Theater in Shelby, NC. Can't help but go back to afternoons sitting around the kitchen table with Chet Atkins singing Don Gibson Songs. He was such a huge fan of Don's and really wanted me to know his material, even songs that weren't giant hits. How lucky am I? I think I will have a very special night there and I'm looking forward to it.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
8:00 pm
The Don Gibson Theatre
318 South Washington St.
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-6233
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What do you think? I'm going to be close to home for the Christmas holiday this year! How great is this? The Loveless has been one of my favorite "back in time" places to retreat to for years. Now I can share this feeling with you. They have built a beatiful barn which is also a music venue behind the restaurant/motel and I get to be the first act to do a Christmas show here. Lots of you know how much I love to play Christmas music. Since I was a kid, my favorite movie was White Christmas. There never was a venue as close to the barn from White Christmas as the Loveless Barn. Even got some of my buddies from the 5678 dance world to "step up" the show and make it even more like the days of yore. If any of you are looking for a Christmas Adventure, it's a top notch Nashville experience.

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"This holiday season Suzy Bogguss brings an old fashioned White Christmas to Nashville's Loveless Barn for 4 nights only. Bring the whole family December 20tthrough 23rd and enjoy dinner from the world famous Loveless Cafe and a show featuring Suzy Boguss and her special guests, including a visit by Old St. Nick himself."
Doors at 6:30 PM, Dinner begining at 7:00 PM. Adults: $39.50, Children: $24.50

The Loveless Barn
8400 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37221
Reservations:
615.646.9700 Ext. 4
michele@tomkats.com

I always tell everybody that I think of Chet almost every day. There's always somethig that makes me laugh that I think he would laugh at too, or things that make me think of his beautiful music. It never makes me sad though. This was a song we worked out at the kitchen table just thinking about what a beautifully written song it was. Later, when I had the chance to record some Christmas material I remembered that day and thought it would be a wonderful thing to record that song with Chet. He was gracious to say yes.

Ralph said at the time that you couldn't buy it, but of course it's on this record now! Lucky!

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Lately I've been doing a lot of shows that are smaller. Trios, duos, even solos. Thank you so much for your warm response, it encourages me. I'm just trying this out, but I thought I would put up some songs just me and my guitar. Hopefully for your enjoyment. Half of what keeps me going is the interaction I have with you all. I'd like to hear if there are other songs you'd to have me to record with my guitar. I have put up the first one, "It's Always New To Me" on my Myspace, Facebook, and iLike page. Let me know if you like this idea. Who knows, maybe I'll do a whole album.

Hope your holidays are happy and less stressful. I think this last year has helped all of us to shine a light on things that are most important to us and hopefully let some of the trappings go.

Joy,
Suzy

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