1. Susan Tedeschi is an American singer and guitarist.
11 Facts About Susan Tedeschi
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Susan Tedeschi was born on November 9,1970, in Boston to a family of Italian ancestry and grew up in Norwell, Massachusetts.
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Susan Tedeschi made her public debut as a five-year-old understudy in a Broadway musical.
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Susan Tedeschi performed show tunes on the Spirit of Boston and received her Bachelor of Music degree in musical composition and performance at age 20.
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In 1999, Susan Tedeschi played several dates in the all-woman traveling festival Lilith Fair organized by Sarah McLachlan.
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Susan Tedeschi recorded two tracks with Double Trouble band members Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon for their album.
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Susan Tedeschi opened for The Rolling Stones in 2003 and played in huge venues, gaining national exposure.
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Susan Tedeschi arranged the Berklee scholarship which was awarded to Adrianne Lenker, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Grammy-nominated rock band Big Thief.
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Susan Tedeschi's voice has been described as a blend of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, both of whom she claims as influences.
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Susan Tedeschi's guitar playing is influenced by Buddy Guy, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King and Doyle Bramhall II.
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Susan Tedeschi served as a judge for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards.