Artist description Solo act, female guitar-playing singer /songwriter. SusieCool also plays Bass, and uses Cakewalk to sequence backing band tracks on some up tempo songs.

Music Style Nouveau Folk, Blues, Soft Rock, Pop, Reggae, Island music

Musical Influences Carole King, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Cat Stevens

Similar Artists Joni Mitchell

Artist History Susie played in several bands, most notably an all-Female Top 40/Reggae band in Jamaica called "PEP", and then "WOW". She also had a brief stint in a Tampa all-female Reggae band called "Lioness", and a multi-cultured Orlando band named "Melange". She also spent a while on the Orlando convention circuit, playing with various Island band ensembles. She decided to go solo in March of 1999, and has been playing open mics and various acoustic gigs ever since. She has written over 150 songs, and is currently performing about 60 of them live. She has 3 Demo tapes, and 2 CD's that she has produced herself, and her Song "Computer Love" that she wrote with Co-writers Chelita Martinez and Kent Trewick (her husband) has been getting lots of good feedback from her audiences, (and even some airplay). It is a Reggae, and has a DJ named Mr Mystic adding his unique touch.

Group Members Susan Foster-Trewick (SusieCool), occasionally joined by back-up singer/Co-writers Chelita Martinez, Asli Walker, bass player Vick DeGiorgio, percussionist Mike Dale, and guitar/mandolin player Stuart Hall.

Instruments Acoustic/electric Guitar, and Yamaha keyboard

Albums "A Bull On The Roof" " SusieCool Live" "SusieCool Live 2"

Press Reviews Check out the Orlando Sentinel article by Tyler Gray at http://www.geocities.com/susiecool2001/sentinel

Additional Info Susie is a member of many organizations. NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) http://nashvillesongwriters.com - BMI http://www.bmi.com -SSA (Songwriters showcases of America) http://www.ssa.cc Publicity coordinator for CFF (Central Florida Folk) Membership coordinator for ISG (International Songwriters guild) http://www.borrowedreality.com She is hosting a monthly open mic (usually first Saturdays) at Millie's Caribbean Restaurant 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and Third Saturdays at Yalaha Bakery 1:30 to 4:00pm (see website for details http://www.geocities.com/susiecool2001

Location Orlando, FL - USA

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