duo @ kudu - this sunday, july 29th

photography by heather keller
poster layout and design by olive argyle

This Sunday I'm back at Kudu thanks to owner John Saunders. It'll be a duo gig with my friend and usual suspect, Gerald Gregory on keys. Be sure to visit with the friendly baristas and enjoy a cup of coffee, a fancy latte or try my favorite for the summer, Mango Tea! We start at 2pm and end at 5pm, and given the unbearable heat and humidity planned for this weekend, we will more than likely be inside. Kudu is located off of King and Vanderhorst Streets, in the heart of Downtown Charleston.

Hope you are enjoying this summer and hope to see you soon!

And on a not-so-side note - GO SEE MY FRIEND, JOY, starring in "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life In The Universe," playing this weekend at the Footlight Players Theatre CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO BUY TICKETS. She's incredible!

And while you're making it a fun-filled weekend of art, GO SEE THIS MOVIE.

still speechless about both...


My best wishes for you always,
Leah

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production mode

This summer is dedicated to production and being productive. I have my hand in lots of upcoming projects and events and am looking forward to releasing my "Leah Suarez" EP. It will be my first recording released under my name, as opposed to the self-titled Toca Toca (band) EP released last year. I am also looking forward to releasing a single that will not be on the EP. Details are still being sorted out, but the the most exciting part at this stage of production is the artwork! Drummer and artist, Nick Jenkins will be featured as the cover artist for the single and artist, Nathan Durfee, will be creating the art and doing all graphic design for the EP! Nothing quite like original art for original music! Release dates for both are TBA, but will be in the not-so-distant future. I am looking to head back into the studio sometime in August to complete everything, but that is also kind of up in the air right now. Baby steps.....

muchas gracias

A big THANK YOU to all who came out to the Jazz Vespers concert at the Circular Congregational Church! What a great venue! We had a lot of fun playing and as always, thanks to Susan Dunn and the Charleston Jazz Initiative for welcoming us and our music. Next up is Kudu Coffee, Downtown on Vanderhorst Street on July 29th. It will be a duo gig with myself and Gerald on keys. Lots of new music!! :)

I am using this summer as a bit of a "break" to gear up for the busy fall and winter and catch up...on a lot of things. For those of you who have inquired....I am officially postponing my travels for the summer. I will share more when the time is right. In the meantime, let me know how YOU are doing and I hope to see you soon!

Being inspired,
Leah

jazz vespers july 8th

Hello Friends!

I will be performing as part of the Jazz Vespers Series, Downtown Charleston, at the Circular Congregational Church this Sunday, July 8th. If you have never attended a concert at this venue, let me tell you that it would be well worth the trip and parking Downtown. It's a great acoustic and listener friendly venue!

Joining me this Sunday will be Nathan Koci on accordian and piano and David Linaburg on guitar. The event starts at 6pm and lasts about an hour. The best part? It's FREE!

Hope to see you all soon and stay tuned to future events coming very soon! It is shaping up to be a productive fall. Thank you for all of your support!

Take Care,

Leah