{"id":5169,"date":"2012-11-07T16:37:55","date_gmt":"2012-11-07T23:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anthologysd.com\/press\/?p=5169"},"modified":"2012-11-13T13:32:38","modified_gmt":"2012-11-13T20:32:38","slug":"an-interview-with-susanna-hoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anthologysd.com\/press\/2012\/11\/07\/an-interview-with-susanna-hoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"An Interview with Susanna Hoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

By\u00a0Lindsay White\u00a0|\u00a0sandiegotroubadour.com<\/a><\/p>\n

I was recently presented with the opportunity to interview Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, who will be headlining at Anthology this Tuesday November 13th. When I sat down to write out some questions for her, my first attempt at hard hitting journalism went something like this:<\/p>\n

\u201cOMG, Susanna, I am so so so so so excited my duo gets to open this show for you! Do you think I can take a picture with you that<\/em>\u00a0night?! Will you tell me everything you know about everything? What does it feel like to play to hundreds of screaming fans? Is there any way you can introduce me to Mike Myers so I can get on my knees and scream \u2018I\u2019m not worthy\u2019?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Ok, so I knew those were NOT the questions I should ask. So I didn\u2019t\u2026but I wanted to. Instead I asked these, and I didn\u2019t even mention The Lovebirds:
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I was recently presented with the opportunity to interview Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, who will be headlining at Anthology this Tuesday November 13th. When I sat down to write out some questions for her, my first attempt at hard hitting journalism went something like this:<\/p>\n

\u201cOMG, Susanna, I am so so so so so excited my duo gets to open this show for you! Do you think I can take a picture with you that<\/em>\u00a0night?! Will you tell me everything you know about everything? What does it feel like to play to hundreds of screaming fans? Is there any way you can introduce me to Mike Myers so I can get on my knees and scream \u2018I\u2019m not worthy\u2019?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Ok, so I knew those were NOT the questions I should ask. So I didn\u2019t\u2026but I wanted to. Instead I asked these, and I didn\u2019t even mention The Lovebirds:<\/p>\n

Your new album \u201cSomeday\u201d is getting great reviews. What are you most proud of about this record?<\/strong>
\nFor one thing, I\u2019m very happy that the long-gestating dream I had of making a solo record finally came to fruition. Secondly, I\u2019m really thrilled to have two new collaborators in my life \u2013 my songwriting partner Andrew Brassell and the wonderful producer Mitchell Froom.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve played in San Diego before which is just a hop skip and a jump from your LA roots- anything in particular you love about performing in our beautiful city?<\/strong>
\nAny time I play in Southern California it feels like a hometown show. It\u2019s always comfortable and the audiences are great.<\/p>\n

Many of our readers revere musicians like you because you\u2019ve achieved great success in mainstream music but still managed to fuel a thriving career in the wake of Bangles-mania. How does it feel to be one of the lucky few who get to the touch the sun without burning to a crisp? Do you have any tips\/strategies for musicians struggling to find their footing in this tough business?<\/strong>
\nBe true to yourself in your writing and let your instincts be your guide. Give yourself time to develop your own voice as an artist. It\u2019s more of a journey than a destination.<\/p>\n

Lastly, I\u2019m always impressed by artists and their ability to create balances, whether it be playing in multiple music projects, squeezing in family time before heading out on the road, etc.. It seems like you have been great at creating a balance with work\/family and also with your various musical endeavors. How do you navigate all these responsibilities?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s a definite juggling act. I don\u2019t always get the balance of things just right, but I keep trying. And I\u2019m very lucky to have a family that supports and encourages me in all my creative endeavors.<\/p>\n

I also asked Susanna Hoffs to continue the Troubadour blog\u2019s tradition of highlighting<\/strong>characteristics and influences you might not know about an artist. She was kind enough to play along:<\/p>\n

5 Things You Might Not Know About Susanna Hoffs:<\/strong>
\n1. I love coffee.
\n2. The punk rock\/art revolution of the late 1970s was a huge influence on me \u2013 the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, the Jam, Television, and Talking Heads.
\n3. I\u2019m a J. Crew fan.
\n4. I prefer costume jewelry to the real deal.
\n5. I\u2019m a bookworm.<\/p>\n

3 Albums Susanna Hoffs Can\u2019t Live Without:<\/strong>
\nThe Beatles \u2013 Rubber Soul
\nThe Beatles \u2013 Revolver
\nMatthew Sweet \u2013 Girlfriend<\/p>\n

Susanna Hoffs with The Lovebirds at Anthology \u2013 Tuesday November 13, 2012 -7pm \u2013\u00a0Tickets available here<\/a><\/p>\n

Via\u00a0sandiegotroubadour.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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