#38: The Worst Gig and Using Music for Good with Suzi Ragsdale

Think about a song that really has a special meaning to you. Do you listen to it when you’re sad? Does it give you a boost of energy when you hear it? Musician Suzi Ragsdale has played with a ton of other musicians and created plenty of songs, and she’s a big believer in using music for good.

In this episode, we’re talking about her new album Ghost Town, what it's like to record music during COVID, and why it's important to share music to lift people up.

Highlights of our conversation include:

• The release of Suzi’s new album, Ghost Town, and how she’s planning to celebrate her album release party. (1:40)

• What the recording process of Ghost Town was like. (5:38)

• Some of the fun elements of virtual concerts and a couple of Zoom warnings for all of us many-meetings-a-day people. (8:15)

• Suzi shares her favorite song from Ghost Town and why it means so much to her. (10:25)

• The worst gig Suzi ever played. (11:38)

• How Suzi believes she can use her music and position as a musician to give back to people in her community and across the world. (16:38)

• The top three elements for how to write a great song. (20:53)

What’s next for Suzi Ragsdale?

Check out Suzi’s music and her new album Ghost Town by visiting her website. And share music you love with the people you love!

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