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The-Suffers_PressTheir performance at New Orleans Jazzfest 2016 was hailed as one of the best of the event. And now it’s Bluesfest’s turn in 2017. The Suffers are coming this Easter for the first time. We took five minutes to catch up with Kam Franklin from The Suffers about the soundtrack to her life!

What is the one song that reminds you of growing up and why?

Dammit by Blink 182.

They literally say ‘I guess this growing up’ throughout the song, but the reason I love it is that this song just tells what happens after a breakup when both sides decide to be civil. It’s hard, but it has to be done.

What is the song/s that’s always busted out when no-one is around; why?

Sweet Thang by Chaka Khan. It’s one of those songs that just makes my soul feel good!

What song gives you goosebumps every time you hear it?

Since I’ve Been Loving You, Led Zeppelin.

What is the song or album on high rotation in your car at the moment?

I’m in love with Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book album, as well as Anderson Paak’s Malibu.

What was your wedding song (or what would it be)?

Island in the Sun, Weezer.

Your favourite song/s to cover at the moment?

We like a little bit of everything, but recently we had a lot of fun covering All Night Long by The Mary Jane Girls.

If you could sing a duet with anyone dead or alive who would it be and what would be the song?

I always had a fantasy about covering Fire and Desire with the late, great Prince. I’d want to do Rick James’s parts, and Prince would sing Tenna Marie’s.

Your all-time blues hero is… and why?

There’re too many to list, but for now, we’ll say Mr Stevie Ray Vaughn.

The Suffers perform at Bluesfest 2017 on Thursday 13 April , Friday 14 April, and Sunday 16 April.

For program and ticket info go to bluesfest.com.au.



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