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"A truly delightful performer, Susan is an accomplished guitarist, songwriter and teller of stories in song. She has a lovely voice and is a prime example of how far women have come in demonstrating independence of thought and deed." - Marv Zelonky,
“Susan's music is a perfect blend of conscience and wit!"--Mary Askins, Burning Question Coffeehouse, Elgin, IL - Mary Askins
"Susan Urban has a fine voice, exotic good looks and the ability to write songs both funny and thought-provoking. Her shows are alternately thoughtful and laughter-inducing; occasionally outrageous, but never dull."--Margaret Nelson, Bill's Blues Sunday Night Folk, Evanston, IL - Margaret Nelson
I've really enjoyed listening to "Dragonflies & Rainbows." Susan Urban is a terrific songwriter--I really like where her head is at!"--Mark Corso, WRSU-FM, New Brunswick, NJ - Mark Corso
"Susan Urban is a poignant and productive singer-songwriter from Chicago...known for her ability to weave a story in music as well as in prose."--Common Times, Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL
"You'll find that Susan's songs tend to stick with you -- they're filled with down-to-earth honesty and a great sense of fun." Cathy Fritz, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, Morris, IL
- Morris, IL
"Susan Urban first appeared on our stage in 1986, and has returned many times since. She is consistently a very good performer. She has very good stage presence and audience rapport with all age groups. Her songs span a variety of styles from humorous and whimsical to heartfelt and thoughtful. Some are topical, examining current issues and saying what needs to be said with satire and wit." --Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street Coffee House, Downers Grove, IL - Dave Humphreys
Discography
I have released a number of albums over the years, solo and with bands, and many of the songs have received airplay all over the U.S.
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Susan Urban's songwriting influences are the old traditional ballads and such 20th Century story song masters as Harry Chapin, Malvina Reynolds, Stan Rogers and Steve Goodman. Sometimes funny, sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes inspiring, Susan's performances weave a tapestry of humor, passion and reflection as rich and varied as life itself. Her clear, deep voice has been described as "Like fire!"
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