The Suffers Do Whatever Feels Right

The Suffers Do Whatever Feels Right

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The first line you hear lead singer Kam Franklin say on The Suffers new album is “Full on disclosure/I’m not here for exposure/I came to have a good time/So let me shine”. Yeah, the Suffers are a party and a lot of fun, but they’ve also worked incredibly hard to find success. They’ve survived hurricanes and discrimination in the music business to thrive, all while proudly repping their hometown of Houston. The city’s music scene and diversity are a huge part of the band’s identity. We’ll talk about all that, hear a live performance and we’ll find out what cuffing season is.