Sam was so unique.  He was warm and gentle, a kind and forgiving friend.  He was a teacher and a mentor and opened his heart to all of us in his music.  He wrote about true life and what inspired him. 

We are so lucky to have had him as part of our lives and he will never be emulated or replaced.

Wednesday night at Bobbique's was exactly what Sam would have wanted and his presence was strongly felt throughout the crowd. 

I promise you, Sam, to "Keep the Blues Alive" .

My love and sincerest sympathy to his family and loved ones. 

Sweet Suzi

Hello My Blues Brothers & Sisters,

You heard right, I have my very own show at WUSB Stonybrook (90.1FM) alternate Sunday mornings, 7-9am. I am soooo excited because I get to play the blues and nothing but the blues!! 

I will play some old, some new and I promise a little something for everyone.  So come along, you don't even have to get out of bed.  Just turn the radio on, close your eyes and hear the best of the blues with Sweet Suzi . . on WUSB STONYBROOK!!

Much love,

Sweet Suzi

Hello My Blues Brothers & Sisters!!

I would like to thank everyone deeply for coming out and supporting me, my band and the blues yesterday at the Riverhead Blues Festival.  It was an honor and a sincere pleasure being there and performing for such a warm and welcoming crowd.  It didn't matter how hot it was, or how sweaty people were, they still danced and they still grooved and enjoyed the hell out of the music!  Nothing like the great outdoors!!

What I saw yesterday was a community.  I saw a lot of friends and familiar faces, but was privileged to meet new ones, of all ages.  The autograph signing was intense and surreal,  I truly felt like a rock star. I was so humbled by all the support and well wishes throughout the day.  Even as I was getting into my car, after Sam's set, people were still saying hello.  I guess it was the RED SHIRT!!  :)

Let's get back to Mr. Sam "Bluzman" Taylor.  He was so sweet, graceful and thankful for being on that stage at the Vaill.  No, he is not the Sam he used to be due to a recent illness, but once he picked up the guitar and started to play, it took me back a ways.  His voice was beautiful and funky and his playing is unmatched still.  He puts his heart and soul into every performance and last night was no different.  I was lucky to be a member of that audience.  I could truly feel the love!

I'd like to send a special thank you out to the Long Island Blues Society and it's volunteers who were working their tails off for us.  I heard someone say that he didn't even work this hard at his "real job".  That tells a lot about the society and the music it supports. 

I'd also like to thank Archdeacon, Suzanne Foschino Photography, Richie L'Hommedieu, Zenbock, Gail's face painting, Sharon (my girl in the shade), Rick Lusher, Wally, a special thanks to Dee & Janis (LIBS), Bob Barta, etc. etc. etc.

I will see you all next year!

Much, much love,

SWEET SUZI