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A killer collection of songs written especially for Oh Susanna by Canada's top songwriters. Produced by Jim Bryson

This project is about friendship.  Through music we want to express our admiration, gratitude and respect for our fellow Canadian songwriters.  They kick us in the ass. They break our hearts. They inspire. 

We have been making records of our own songs for over 15 years. Our music has made us part of an amazingly talented and generous community.  Now it is time to show off our friends' talents by recording their songs. 

We have been given songs by Ron Sexsmith, Royal Wood, Jim Cuddy, Joel Plaskett, Luke Doucet, Jay Harris, Rueben de Groot, Melissa McClelland, Amelia Curran, Old Man Luedecke, Keri Latimer of Nathan and The Good Lovelies.

These artists have generously given us their time and talent to write songs specifically for this project, all of which have never been recorded before. Diamonds in the rough that we have been given to polish and make shine. We aim to do them proud!

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We are making this record as a completely independent project. No major (or even minor) labels are financing this project. We have a state of the art studio that has agreed to record the project at a special rate and many of the musicians have agreed to work for far less than what they are worth. Believe us - we are being thrifty. The real budget will be well over $20,000. But we are aiming to raise $10,000 with your support. Any amount is appreciated.

We also would love to press this album on vinyl (this will be a first for Oh Susanna). If we go beyond our Kickstarter goal we will make this a priority.

The success of this campaign relies on word of mouth (or words posted on a screen) so if you wish to spread the word please share this Kickstarter link to email, facebook, blogs.

We thank you!
Suzie and Jim

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    53 backers

    PRETTY PENNY: Thank you! Every donation counts! We will send you a digital download of the album in advance of release day.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    168 backers

    MUSIC LOVER: We will send you a digital download of the album + 1 Namedropper CD signed by Oh Susanna and Jim Bryson + A handwritten thank you from Oh Susanna.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    43 backers

    STUCK ON YOU: We will send you a digital download of the album + 2 Namedropper CDs signed by Oh Susanna and Jim Bryson + Digital Bonus Tracks + A handwritten thank you from Oh Susanna + A Bottle Cap Fridge Magnet Set handmade by Oh Susanna.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $75 or more

    6 backers

    WORDSMITH: We will send you all previous rewards + Oh Susanna Journal handmade by Oh Susanna.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    15 backers

    PEN PALS: We will send you all previous rewards + Handwritten lyrics to an Oh Susanna song of your choice.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    9 backers

    CELEBRITY: We will send you all previous rewards + Your name in the liner notes of the album.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer

    BOHEMIAN: We will send you all previous rewards + 2 tickets to one Oh Susanna show of your choice + A pound of Oh Susanna Blend Coffee (smooth and sweet with overtones of sadness) home roasted by Oh Susanna's Hubby + An original limited edition Namedropper linocut designed and handmade by Ottawa artist Rob Hinchley.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers

    DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE: We will send you all previous rewards + A song dedication of your choice during one of Oh Susanna's concerts.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer

    NIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE: We will send you all previous rewards + A sandwich with Jim Bryson and Oh Susanna at The Manx (We'll buy the sandwich) or in your town when they appear there on tour.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers

    HOME SOON: We will send you all previous rewards + A house concert with Oh Susanna in your town when she travels through on tour.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers

    FILLED WITH GOLD: We will send you all previous rewards + A lifetime guest list spot for all Oh Susanna concerts in your home town.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013