Suzanne Sheridan & Friends – FREE SHOW!

Name: Suzanne Sheridan & Friends – FREE SHOW!
Start: 2025-08-12T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 40 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT, United States, Connecticut 06880

Schedule

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

40 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT, United States, Connecticut 06880 | Westport, CT

FREE TICKET SHOW | TUESDAY, AUG 12 | 7.00PM SHOW / DOORS 6:00PM
with: Bob Cooper, keyboards, Jake Habegger, drums, and Tim Dehuff, lead guitar
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Suzanne Sheridan is best known for her variety of evocative and authentic tributes -- from Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan, to Carole King, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot and more. Her unique ability to make these iconic voices her own creates an experience that is at once familiar and all-new, adventurous and intimate.
Suzanne has performed at The Bitter End, Gertie’s Folk City and Reno Sweeny’s in NYC, and at venues in California, Canada and Australia. She and her band play extensively throughout the Northeast, and regularly light up the local music scene.
More about the Artists:
Suzanne Sheridan is a multi-talented artist and activist. She is the voice of the Clio Award-winning jingle “Join the Pepsi People” and many others including Hasbro Toys and Texaco. She also wrote music for the PBS children’s show “THE ELECTRIC COMPANY.”
Suzanne’s original songs include the country cult hit she co-wrote with her life partner, Rozanne Gates, called “90 Pound Suburban Housewife Drivin’ in Her S.U.V.” which went “viral” before there was such a thing via NPR’s “Car Talk” and was subsequently featured in the New York Times. Along with songwriter Lee Kweller, Suzanne wrote “The Power’s In You” (Honorable Mention/Gospel - John Lennon Songwriting Contest); her CD’s include originals and covers spanning multiple genres.
A long-time Westporter, Suzanne helped organize the Town’s first Pride festival in 2002 and recently anchored its Inaugural Pride Month Rally (2021). Suzanne debuted her “Sheridan Songwriter’s Showcase” cable TV show from Westport in 1994 and produced the “Coffeehouse at the Wheeler’s” folk series. She regularly performs to packed houses at the Unitarian Church’s “Voices Cafe” and The Magnolia Room.
Bob Cooper played piano in the John Mooney Blues Band (1978-81), performing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Tipitina’s and other venues. He appeared on John Mooney’s first two recordings: “Comin’ Your Way” (1978) and “Telephone King” (1981). He has played with many bands since then. He was the keyboard player for Harvey Robbins’ Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame concerts from 2000 to 2009, including the annual Boston Symphony Hall induction ceremony. He also plays with Monterey Collective, Old School, The Backup Band, and Uptown Jazz.
Jake Habegger also plays in the New Haven-based experimental rock band Rudeyna, who can be heard performing all over Connecticut. During his studies at Western Connecticut State University, Jake shared the stage with jazz legends John Scofield, Rufus Reid, and Benny Golson
TIM DeHUFF: Truly a world-class guitarist, Tim DeHuff is a native Westporter, who has been playing, recording, and teaching guitar since he was a teenager. Among many greats that he has performed with are Larry Coryell, Joe Beck, Vicki Sue Robinson, Johnny Winter, and Charlie Karp. As DeHuff says, “My first real gig came in Los Angeles when I was 20 years old. I toured with the Main Ingredient performing at venues such as Shea Stadium and the L.A. Forum. This led to meeting and recording with drummer extraordinaire, Alphonse Mouzon. At that session I was honored to be sitting next to Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, David Benoit and George Duke. After my experiences on the West Coast, I moved to New York City and did movie soundtrack and jingle work with the help of guitarist Joe Beck. Back in Connecticut in my hometown of Westport, I was given a steady gig on Sunday nights at The Players Tavern. Here is where I was able to truly hone my jazz skills amongst the best players in the Tri-State area. The stage at "The Tavern" will always hold a significant place in my life, as it was a playground for many musicians in and out of the area.” DeHuff has remained a steady favorite of area audiences and his reputation beyond the area has remained in its rightful position at the top of the list.

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