“SONORA”
NEW ALBUM RELEASED 5 APRIL 2024
AVAILABLE ON VINYL AND CD FROM
https://www.susansantos.info/shop
PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM DIGITALLY HERE
NEW SINGLE – “HOT ROD LADY”
RELEASED 12 JANUARY 2024
STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO
“She is a guitarist with a special magnetism. She is an absolute professional, serious, and solvent.” – Billy Gibbons
“Susan Santos is a guitar hero. She is a monster in the studio, overdubbing well performed layers of guitar that sounds live and immediate.” Blues Blast Magazine
“Santos has an understated confidence that buttles to the top, via snaking guitar lines… full of energetic arrangements, and sparkling solos.” – Get Ready To Rock
Celebrated Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter Susan Santos is pleased to announce the release of her new studio album “Sonora” on 5 April 2024. Pre-order the new album from www.susansantos.info/shop. The album is available to pre-save digitally HERE.
Released 12 January, the first single Hot Rod Lady is available to stream at https://orcd.co/hotrodlady. The music video, filmed at Joshua Tree National Park in California, is available to view on YouTube HERE.
“Sonora” is Santos’ sixth studio album. The album title encapsulates the overall vibe that permeates throughout the eight songs. Although each of the album tracks vary in style, they all share a common thread – the desert. Sonora is the first that that Santos fully identities in more ways than one. The album is diverse and encompasses guitar styles that ranges from Western to psychedelia.
“Sonora” was recorded at Black Betty Studios, Madrid, and is produced by Santos and Jose Nortes.
All songs. composed by Susan Santos, were recorded as a trio featuring David Salvador (bass) and Juli El Lento (drums). Santos sang lead vocals and played electric, baritone, and acoustic guitars, banjo, and theremin.
“Sonora” is the album of the desert, and the desert people. The songs tell stories ranging from survival, thirst, outlaws, escape, and freedom against a backdrop of scorpions, lizards, and roadrunners. Before listening, it is highly recommended to embark on your road journey with a full tank, and don’t pick up any hitchhikers.
Based in Madrid, Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught left-hand guitarist. She writes her own songs that reflect her signature blend of rhythm and textures. She is a creative force in the guitar world, and a truly unique artist in her own right.
The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous establishments and venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America.
She has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards, and “Best Female Album” at the 2019 LA Critics’ Awards.
Album Track Listing
1. Hot Rod Lady (3:59)
2. Snakebite (4:57)
3. So Long (4:26)
4. Have Mercy (4:31)
5. What I Want (4:58)
6. Voodoo Wheels (3:23)
7. Call Me Tonight (3:32)
8. Let It Ride (5:50)
Production Credits
All songs composed by Susan Santos
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Black Betty Studios, Madrid
Produced by Susan Santos and Jose Nortes
Susan Santos: vocals, electric, baritone and acoustic guitars, banjo, theremin
David Salvador: bass guitar
Julie El Lento: drums
SUSAN SANTOS – 2024 “SONORA” TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: BANDSINTOWN.COM
WEDNESDAY 7 FEBARUARY 2024
EL SOL
Madrid, Spain
THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2024
ROCK&BLUES
Zaragoza, Spain
FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2024
CORLEONE
Sabiñánigo, Spain
SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2024
CAFÉ DEL TEATRE
Lleida, Spain
SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024
UPLOAD
Barcelona
SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2024
ZIZURKIL FESTIVAL
Guipuzcoa, Spain
THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2024
SALA X
Barcelona, Spain
FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2024
SALA EL PELICANO
Cadiz, Spain
SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2024
SALA LOUIE LOUIE
Estepona (Malaga), Spain
THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2024
16 TONELADAS
Valencia, Spain
FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2024
LA GRAMOLA
Orihuela, Spain
SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2024
SALA MARTE
Malaga, Spain
SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2024
GRAND BLUES FESTIVAL
Lahti, Finland
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