Susan Harrison: News

Friday, June 25th, 8pm Jack Williams will perform at the PALamazoo barn(an intimate house concert atmosphere in the barn)

For reservations and directions, email or call palamazoo@yahoo.com or (269) 344-4428

Space is limited. Here's what folks are saying about Jack's music.......

  "An adept acoustic guitarist and extremely capable in the vocal and songwriting departments…. Difficult to categorize, Williams blends folk, country, jazz, and blues in a somewhat gentler Ry Cooder manner….
Pieter Hofmann, DIRTY LINEN

Kevin Oliver of NO DEPRESSION described Jack’s music as
“…a musical style that’s equal parts folk storytelling and Tin Pan Alley songcraft, delivered with the impassioned soul of an old blues singer.”

"...a gentle but compelling poetic and musical vision"
Billboard Weather Report

".... his artistry... is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere."
Rich Warren, WFMT "Midnight Special", Chicago IL

"....pure emotive guitar-picking, weathered sliding baritone / tenor in deftly-crafted songs.... Williams is instantly endearing."
- Stephen Ide in Dirty Linen

If there is anyone not familiar with Jack's incredible songwriting and prodigious performance skills, my sympathies to you. A Jack Williams show is a slam-dunk win-win-win for all. One of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I've ever encountered. (and a nice guy, too!) 
Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street Coffee House, Downers Grove IL

"...soulful singer and a superb guitarist..."
Dick Weissman, Folk Musician, in his book Which Side Are You On

"...an American Treasure"
- Mickey Newbury

"...one of the strongest guitar players in contemporary folk."
- Sing Out!

"Jack is the best guitar-player I've ever heard."
Peter Yarrow
(of Peter, Paul & Mary)

"...one of my all-time
favorite pickers."
Tom Paxton

This thirteen song CD captures a bit of the magic of  everyday life and express’s emotions that listeners will find both universally and personally relevant. You'll recognize some of the quirky, hopeful characters that come to life as they drag you to the dance floor. The CD opens with a grooving dance through life song titled; What a Little Dancing will do and is followed by and upbeat Lucky Enough to Be Happy, a seemingly looser song that shows it’s all a matter of prospective. Possibilities and Maybeville take you on a vibey infatuation high of new love. Beer’s Ago and Lonely Miss Understood deal with funky difficulties along the way, the later stating ‘I feel so lonely when you’re near.’ For You was written for a child moving on and the Americana sounding, Hug my hand Hug my heart, offers hope when words get in the way. The bluesy If I were a shoe, deals with loss, Funky, Ten Cent Shoes, shares the simple things that happen every day. Rocking, So They Say asks who are They and why am I listening?  Leave a Light On (when the honeymoons over) the willingness to rekindle the flame. All of these songs add up to a jazzy,  Thing or Three About Love. Enjoy!             

This collection started when Harrison heard an elderly couple who had been married for fifty plus years answer the question, “So how did you stay married for all these years? What’s your secret?” The wife answered without missing a beat, “We never fell out of love at the same time.” Susan dove in and started traveling down this bumpy road of love. Love of children, beer, a good time, shoes, passion, infatuation, understanding, dancing, loss and the lessons learned on life’s journey.

Susan Harrison’s PALamazoo Puppet and music Productions:

 At PALamazoo we understand learning can be fun, and we cook up a plethora of programming options like; Sing a Story, Improvin’ By Movin’,Peaceful Solutions, Creative Songwriting, Igniting the Creative Spirit, Michigan Wonders, Holidays Around The World and many more.  Susan’s energetic, interactive concerts are a fun-filled family celebration. Bringing stories to life, PALamazoo programs delight the senses through award-winning original songs, spiced with colorful puppet characters. Add a multitude of  musical instruments and multicultural rhythms to the mix, sprinkle with a generous dose of humor and dance, toss together, and join in the fun!  There’s always something new in PALamazoo.

♪   Kids Concerts: Susan performs solo or with members of her PALamazoo Puppet band. She may bring Gibby her six string Gibson, Guilda her twelve string Guild or Deila dulcimer along with percussion pals.

♫  Concerts with puppets: A great options for Festivals  and roaming audiences with the addition of colorful, grooving’ puppet pals.

*  Puppet Shows: Stories brought to life by artful, imaginative puppet characters. Best for auditoriums, schools and libraries.     

♥  Adventure Programs: A playful smorgasbord of music, movement and drama rolled into an active adventure. Designed for smaller audiences, with hands on participation. Great for parties and classrooms.

*Character Grams: Singing, dancing, life-sized characters (people puppets) that deliver a special greeting. Mother Goose, Gingerbread Guy, Rudy Reindeer, Soozee Snowflake, Valerie Valentine, Alice Alien, Polly peacock, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Elvis Elf and Loey the Leprechaun + + +

 Interactive Storytelling: Stories brought to life through drama and props.

Workshop Presenter: Fostering Creativity, Story songs and sing a longs, Improvin’ By Movin’, Accessible Puppetry,Songwriting Simplified  

* PALamazoo Barn Summer Series: Field trip opportunities, Concerts,workshops, lessons and drama camps, DJ opportunities: Private parties, Weddings and special events.

Forever young, entertainment for all ages!

Zoozan’s underwater adventure:

Join Palamazoo recording artist Susan Harrison as she sings a story and shares a song in this intereactive underwater musical adventure, combining music, movement and drama geared to  young audiences. You’ll meet many colorful characters that live under the sea like; the copycat fish, Ollie octopus, Lewis lobster, Miranda mermaid, Sara seahorse peanut butter and jelly fish and more. This adventure is sure to make a summertime Splash! * This adventure uses a variety of puppet techniques , shadow, marionettes, humanette hand glove and mouth puppets.