Suffrajett
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Suffrajett is a United States rock
band from New York
, currently based in Chicago, Illinois, composed of singer/violin
ist Simi Sernaker
, guitarist Jason Chasko, bassist Kevin Roberts, and drummer Danny Severson. Suffrajett has toured with Local H
, The Last Vegas
, and Bob Schneider
, and have opened for the reunited MC5
. Suffrajett released their self-titled debut album on February 2, 2003, and their latest album Black Glitter
was released on January 1, 2007. They recently toured with Juliette and the Licks
and Scissors for Lefty
.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, currently based in Chicago, Illinois, composed of singer/violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist Simi Sernaker
Simi Sernaker
Simi Sernaker, born Simantha Sernaker in 1979, is the frontwoman of the rock band Suffrajett. Sernaker was born in New York but currently resides in Chicago, IL.-External links:* at Discogs* at IMDb-Band links:*...
, guitarist Jason Chasko, bassist Kevin Roberts, and drummer Danny Severson. Suffrajett has toured with Local H
Local H
Local H is an American rock duo, formed by Joe Daniels and Scott Lucas in Zion, Illinois in 1987. Local H's 1996 album, As Good as Dead, includes the top 10 hit "Bound for the Floor" Author, rock critic and Rolling Stone contributor Greg Kot and the Chicago Tribune named the band its 2008 Chicago...
, The Last Vegas
The Last Vegas
The Last Vegas are a hard rock band from Chicago whose style draws from glam, punk, and sleaze metal. Composed of Chad Cherry , John Wator , Adam Arling , Danny Smash , and Nate Arling , the band released the album Whatever Gets You Off, in April 2009, on Eleven Seven Music. The album was produced...
, and Bob Schneider
Bob Schneider
Bob Schneider is an Austin, Texas-based musician and artist. He currently resides in Bee Cave, Texas.- Early career :...
, and have opened for the reunited MC5
MC5
The MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and originally active from 1964 to 1972. The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson...
. Suffrajett released their self-titled debut album on February 2, 2003, and their latest album Black Glitter
Black Glitter
Black Glitter is the second studio album by Suffrajett. It was released on January 1, 2007 on Cobra Music Records. You can listen to it -Track listing:#"Down And Out"#"Like You Better"#"Closer"#"Hurt Your Head"#"Jesus, Driving High"#"Mr. Man"...
was released on January 1, 2007. They recently toured with Juliette and the Licks
Juliette and the Licks
Juliette and the Licks was an American rock band led by actress Juliette Lewis. Other band members included guitarist Craig Fairbaugh and guitarist Emilio Cueto, bassist Jason Womack and drummer Ed Davis. Their popular songs include "You're Speaking My Language" and "Hot Kiss"...
and Scissors for Lefty
Scissors for lefty
Scissors for Lefty are an indie rock band, based in San Francisco. They released their debut album, Bruno, in 2005 on Rough Trade Records .-Biography:...
.
Albums
- Black GlitterBlack GlitterBlack Glitter is the second studio album by Suffrajett. It was released on January 1, 2007 on Cobra Music Records. You can listen to it -Track listing:#"Down And Out"#"Like You Better"#"Closer"#"Hurt Your Head"#"Jesus, Driving High"#"Mr. Man"...
(January 1, 2007) released on Cobra Music - Suffrajett (February 2, 2003) released on In Music We Trust Records
EPs
- Suffrajett EP (September 25, 2005) released on Giant Step Records
Trivia
- Simi was apart of the Sistagrrl Riott
- Suffrajett appeared on the soundtrack to the film, I'll Always Know What You Did Last SummerI'll Always Know What You Did Last SummerI'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer is a 2006 horror film released straight to DVD on August 22, 2006 as the direct-to-video sequel to 1998's I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and I Know What You Did Last Summer and the third installment in the series. It was filmed in Park City, Utah...
, with their song "Between You and Me" (Written by Jason Chasko, Simantha Sernaker and Wesley Kidd) - Jason Chasko had worked with Liz PhairLiz PhairPhair's entry into the music industry began when she met guitarist Chris Brokaw, a member of the band Come. Brokaw and Phair moved to San Francisco together, and Phair tried to become an artist there...
as co-songwriter and co-producer on Phair's WhitechocolatespaceeggWhitechocolatespaceeggWhitechocolatespaceegg is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair, released in 1998... - Simantha Sernaker performs on Local HLocal HLocal H is an American rock duo, formed by Joe Daniels and Scott Lucas in Zion, Illinois in 1987. Local H's 1996 album, As Good as Dead, includes the top 10 hit "Bound for the Floor" Author, rock critic and Rolling Stone contributor Greg Kot and the Chicago Tribune named the band its 2008 Chicago...
's "Hand's On The Bible" from their album Here Comes the ZooHere Comes the ZooHere Comes the Zoo is an album by the band Local H. It was released on March 5, 2002 on Palm Pictures. This was their first album not released on Island Records. Starting with this album, every release so far has been on a different label.... - Simantha Sernaker appeared in the comedy short Strike! as Niki
- Simi played the violin with Badawi aka - Raz MesinaiRaz MesinaiRaz Mesinai is a New York City-based composer, producer, musician, writer and visual artist...
External links
- Suffrajett MySpace Page
- Suffrajett: Song samples and CD info
- Suffrajett Videos on DailyMotion: Mr. Man, Down and Out, Love Me More
- In Music We Trust: Band info and song samples
- Suffrajett on Last.fm
- Suffrajett Group for Last.fm
- Band Interview with antiMusic
- Simi Interview with Chicagoist
- Interview with Jason Chasko