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With 6 albums under her belt, an active touring career throughout the U.S. and a string of accolades from the likes of The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker, Susan Werner has become one of the defining artists of the folk music genre. Her songs effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, and are delivered with a sassy wit and classic midwestern charm.
"Susan Werner, a clever songwriter and an engaging performer, brings literacy and wit back to popular song." -The New Yorker
"(Susan Werner is) a triply blessed artist who sings adroitly, plays the piano smartly and, best of all, writes songs of genuine distinction and high craft..." -Chicago Tribune
"(Werner is) a songwriter and musician who is in such complete command of her gifts that it's almost scary." -All Music Guide
"Vulnerability has rarely been so witty or concise in modern song." -Boston Herald
"Always an impressive songwriter, Werner continues to compose sharp, funny, compassionate lyrics, a gift rare enough to set her apart..." -The Washington Post
"The classically trained and jazz inspired singer is redefining the genre and winning admirers around the country..." -Philadelphia Inquirer
"I Can't Be New is what happens when one of the most intelligent, sophisticated folk-pop singer-songwriters turns 90 degrees. ... She succeeds marvelously." -SingOut!
"This woman is great. period." -Music Row (Nashville)
Common Ground Coffeehouse was founded as an effort to build community and to support regional and national musicians and other artists. Since 2005, Common Ground has used its profits to operate the Common Ground Microcredit Fund. The fund has raised over $20,000 for local, regional and global community groups and organizations that provide either much needed social services or work toward progressive, nonviolent social change. For more information on Common Ground Coffeehouse, click here.
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