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L.A. Suess began his musical career 20 years ago in the historic riverboat town of Galena, IL where his interest in history and love of music led him to perform for two seasons on such fine riverboats as Twilight and the Julia Belle Swain. L.A. spent his off seasons performing with Jim Post in The Heart of Christmas in Chicago, Rockford, and Galena, IL and for the Illinois Winter Special Olympics opening ceremonies.
Recently L.A. has spent 5 years in Branson, MO entertaining audiences at Silver Dollar City, the Branson Belle, Mutton Hollow, the Princess Sidewheeler, and the White River Cruise Company. Now performing on the riverboat Mark Twain in Hannibal, MO, L.A. Suess has returned to the river to delight audiences and enhance their riverboat experience.
The success that L.A. Suess has had in his career comes, as he would say, from being versatile. He has sought out the songs his audience enjoys, and yet, he writes insightful songs of history and humanity. He has sung solos and harmonies, in his single act and in bands and enjoys playing several instruments.
The unique ability to play guitar or banjo in combination with harmonica allows L.A. such flexibility that each show is tailored to fit and a lifetime of singing shows itself with power and tenderness. The easygoing nature of L.A. Suess and his direct involvement with each audience, time and again, proves to be very memorable.
The tradition of music on the river continues with the sound of jazz and blues from Ben Bumbry and the Messengers. Over forty years of entertaining qualifies this ensemble to offer all ages a good time. Whether it is the Saturday or Sunday night Dinner Cruise, or the ever popular Saturday night Jazz Cruise, the Messengers will show you why the river, Hannibal to New Orleans, is the origin of jazz.
Mark Twain Riverboat * Center Street Landing * Hannibal, MO 63401 * 573-221-3222
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