Multi-talented entertainer Suze Lanier-Bramlett, recently minted with a
"Female Vocalist of the Year" nomination for the 2012 Los Angeles Music
Awards, performs in concert at the fashionable M Bar, 1253 Vine Street,
Hollywood, Saturday, February 18. 8 p.m. $15. Info: (323) 856-0036 or
www.mbaronline.com.
Bramlett's latest CD is "Swamp Cabaret." Here's what the critics are saying:
"Swamp Cabaret is an interesting release and one that many will enjoy.
Favorite tracks are "You Don't Even Know My Name," a piano blues which
blooms into a full speed as it concludes and "If I Should Die Tonight," a
gospel like song which shows off not only Lanier-Bramlett's vocals but the
sax playing of Alfredo Ballesteros, and a great backing chorus. BMAN'S BLUES
REPORT
"I'm going out on a limb and saying that "Swamp Cabaret" will easily be the
most interesting and diversified CD I'll hear by one of the most
interesting and versatile performers I'll hear from. And surprisingly, it's
not all blues. Suze Lanier-Bramlett's "Swamp Cabaret" is exactly that -
swamp and cabaret music with some of everything in between thrown in." MARY
FOR MUSIC
"I just heard Suze's interview. It turned out GREAT!! She's going to be on
a show with 3 other big stars in the music business. Should really be a
very nice show." THE SONGWRITERS WEBCAST
"love Suze! Wow man. Superstar. Awesome Dude. One of my all time favorite
horror movies is "The Hills Have Eyes." Cannot wait to have her on the
show!" BUDDHAMANS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Suze Lanier-Bramlett, aka Susan Lanier, is an accomplished American actress
and recording artist. Born as Susan Jean Engledow, she left her native
Dallas, where she had started working both in the theatre and radio as a
teenager, and headed for New York City to attend New York University and to
continue her acting career. After appearing in numerous off Broadway
productions, TV commercials, and indie films, and giving birth to her son,
guitarist, Eric Dylan Thomas, she relocated to Los Angeles. She is best
known for her role in the original horror cult classic, The Hills Have
Eyes. In the 1980's she established herself as a singer-songwriter. Her new
album, "Swamp Cabaret" is influenced by her East Texas, Southern Blues
roots, and is both emotionally moving, as well as, hilarious with her
storytelling and personal perspective on society's ideals today.
Lanier-Bramlett is also no stranger to success on television. Her role as
John Travolta’s girlfriend, Bambi, on Welcome Back Kotter gained her
notoriety. She also starred as Sandi Chandler on the TV series Szysznyk
w/Ned Beatty, and was a series regular on Tony Orlando and Dawn's Rainbow
Hour doing stand-up and comedy sketches with the show's guests.
Lanier-Bramlett was originally cast as Chrissy in the hit sitcom Three’s
Company. She was also on the hit series Sha Na Na, performing sketches with
guest artists such as Chuck Berry, Freddie Prinz, and George Carlin, among
others. Lanier-Bramlett has had a variety of guest starring roles on such
hits shows as Happy Days, Phyllis, Barnaby Jones, Electra Woman and Dyna
Girl, Alice, Police Woman, Eight Is Enough, to name a few. She has also
recurred on the hit soap Days of Our Lives and on the Olsen twin's sitcom,
So Little Time.
She has worked extensively in theater both on and off Broadway. She got her
first big break being cast as Jeannie in the Broadway musical Hair.
Lanier-Bramlett also starred in Night of the Iguana with Richard
Chamberlain at the Ahmanson Theatre, and Last of The Honkie Tonk Angels
alongside Leslie Jordan (The Help). Lanier-Bramlett has also taken her
talent to the big screen. In addition to The Hills Have Eyes, she has
appeared in the films Her Life As a Man, Madame X, and a Man with Two
Lives. She most recently completed work on Area 51, a film directed by
Paranormal Activitiy’s, Oren Peli. Lanier-Bramlett can soon be seen in the
indie films, The House and Cut!.
A talented songwriter, she often collaborated with her late husband,
rock/blues legend, Delaney Bramlett, (co-writer of "Superstar" w/Leon
Russell, "Let It Rain" with Eric Clapton, to name a few). She has
co-written with many other well-known rock/blues artists over the years.
She formed her own roots blues band in the 80's and performed in the Los
Angeles club circuit integrating her music with her stand-up comedy.
Recently, Lanier-Bramlett released her first CD, “Swamp Cabaret”, which
serves as the soundtrack to her one-woman show of the same name that she
performs at various venues.
Lanier-Bramlett has spent plenty of time behind the camera, as well.
Lanier-Bramlett has worked as a producer, a director, and is a well-known
photographer, having had studios in Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York City.
She has photographed for magazines, book and album covers, and other
mediums worldwide. In addition to her accomplishments in nearly every facet
of the entertainment business, she is a passionate leader, supporting peace
and equal rights movements. Suze most recently lent her support to the NoH8
campaign.
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