By Stevie Connor. Photo Credit: Juan Pérez-Fajardo.
Celebrated Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter Susan Santos is pleased to announce the release of her new studio album “Sonora” on 5 April 2024. Released Friday 12 January, the first single and accompanying music video is "Hot Rod Lady". The music video was filmed at Joshua Tree National Park in California. "Hot Rod Lady" begins with a powerful riff with baritone guitar. It’s a rock blues mix with a modern sound. The song tells the story of a woman who drives through the desert and breaks all the speed limits. She quenches her thirst with cans of beer that she drinks in one gulp. She squeezes the empty cans and throws them to the side of the road. Always under the hypnotic roar of the engine and the modified amps, the only way to keep her sanity is by leaving a vast trail of dust, lovers, broken hearts, and empty bottles in her wake.
“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.
SUSAN SANTOS – 2024 “SONORA” TOUR
WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 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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