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Sue Horowitz
Heart-Opening Lyrical Folk

With a voice as warm as honey whiskey, and a vibe as confident as a tree with deep roots, Sue Horowitz writes songs about everyday struggles and joys and makes them meaningful and resonant. Her stories in song are poignant, heart-felt, hilarious, rousing, timely and timeless. In addition to her solo career, Sue has joined forces with the rising Ithaca-based band Autumn Sun.

With one foot planted firmly in the spiritual Jewish music world, and the other in the singer-songwriter world, Sue has over 20 years of national touring experience, from large festivals to congregations to intimate house concerts. This York Beach, ME artist has 6 albums of original music, and her latest albums "Rainy Nights and Rearview Windows" and "Strings, Wings, and Curious Things", topped the Folk Radio Charts. Sue‘s sound is a blend of Americana and Folk, while also drawing influences from blues and classic rock, making each song unique.

Radio Play: Strings, Wings and Curious Things debuted at #3 on FAI charts, Sue Horowitz charted as Artist at #4 on FAI charts, January single charted at #2 and #4 on FAI charts, several other charting singles. Rainy Nights and Rearview Windows #28 album, #35 artist. Featured performer: Jon Stein‘s Hootenanny Café, Home Brew, Jewish Rock Radio

Songwriting: 1st Place Maine Songwriters Association Song Writing Contest, Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (w/Jillian Matundan) ("Fall in New England")- Finalist and Honorable mention, POSI Awards Finalist (w/Kyra Goldman) ("Won't Always Be This Way"), Commissioned Song, Women Cantor‘s Network 2021 ("Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof, Justice You Shall Pursue"), Music for Humanity Honorable Mention-"Big Town/Small Town", NSAI Chapter Challenge Winner-"Reunion", 2 time South Florida Songwriting Contest finalist, SAMMY Award Winner for Best Americana with Autumn Sun band

Publications: Ruach, CCAR Haggadah, CCAR Haggadah Supplement (w/Alden Solovy), Complete Jewish Songbook for Children, Jewish Songs of Protest and Hope, Kol Isha Songbook

Leadership: Sue Horowitz is the founder and facilitator of the Jewish Songwriting Cooperative Retreat, which runs both on-line and in-person every year since 2018. She has served on the faculty of Shabbat Shira, California Coast Music Camp, and Shir Chadash retreats as well. In addition to co-producing her own albums, Sue has co-produced several wonderful artists as well including Michael Miller 2019, David Rothberg 2022, upcoming Kyra Goldman/Tracy Friend and Angie Berlin Friedman. Sue and Sloan Wainwright are the founders of "Chansons au Chateau/Songs at the Chateau" a songwriting retreat in the Loire Valley in France. Sue is planning a new arts retreat called Multimuse with artist Debbie Mueller and writer Rachel Dickenson in 2027.

Notable Appearances: Official Showcase SERFA, Club Passim, Finalist-Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase, DJ Showcases at NERFA and FARM, John Platt‘s On Your Radar Rockwood Music Hall, Colorscapes Festival (with Autumn Sun Band), opener for Vance Gilbert, South Florida Music Festival, The Bitter End

"Sue Horowitz is no stranger to the stage... she has a wide repertoire of original songs to draw on in her live performances. Her lyrics reflect a clear empathy for the vulnerable, engaging voice, warmth and familiarity. She skewers hard-hearted fools, using that wry Jewish humor that provokes the laughter they so deserve. Sue draws her material from real life experiences and relationships that touch on the cherishing of family heirlooms, or encouraging a struggling teen that there is life beyond the immediate horizon, or bringing a youthful crush full circle at a high school reunion. Those of us who were experiencing a Sue Horowitz concert for the first time were captivated, pulled in and held by her gift for setting human stories to music. We all were left wanting more."
-Nancy Hershatter and Gerry Hinson, for Music at the Ridge
"My recent house concert featuring Sue Horwitz and Eric Kilburn was one of the best of the 30 concerts I have hosted in the past 7 years! This "dynamic duo" of two extremely talented singer/songwriters had the whole audience enthralled and most appreciative throughout the 90 minute concert. The audience was moved almost to tears by the evocative songs of love and loss, and laughed and sang along with the upbeat and topical songs about events in our current crazy world."
-Sailing into Song House Concerts
"Having Sue Horowitz spend a weekend with us was a supreme pleasure. Her musical presence ...brought beauty, comfort and inspiration to our services. Her Saturday night concert of original folk tunes were both poignant and inspiring. She brought tears and laughter to our community, all the while bathing us in her soothing voice and grounding presence. Sue is balm for the soul! "
-Rabbi Kaya Stern-Kaufman, Temple Israel, Portsmouth, NH
"Sue guided us on a down-home, musical journey that left us all wanting more. When Sue performs, it is like sitting down with a good friend, enjoying a cup of honey whiskey, and sharing in each other's lives. Her voice is soulful, great to listen to, and inviting to sing along with. "
-Rabbi Heidi Cohen, HaNefesh, Irvine, CA
"Sue Horowitz put on an unforgettable show last Saturday… big things for her ahead!! Since her move to New York, she had released a killer new CD which is charting with the best!!! Her beautifully crafted lyrics and memorable melodies are woven together with perfection."
-Brent Stockton, Vangarde Arts


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Retreats

Chansons au Chateau

Come Join Sue and Sloan in France and be inspired as we immerse ourselves in the art-making of songs and story and explore our creativity together at the Chateau du Pin. It will be a retreat week of discovery, delicious meals, french wine, songwriting playshops, tea-time feedback sessions, opportunities to share at evening open stages and creating community. May 24-31, 2026. Registration is closed.

Chansons au Chateau Site

In-Person JSCR Summer

The Jewish Songwriting Cooperative Retreat is a 4-day summer songwriting retreat that focuses on composing Jewish music. You will have quiet writing time, collaborate with other songwriters, record, and engage in workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment. There will be multiple opportunities to share your music during song swaps, tefillah, open stages, etc. There are opportunities for teaching as well. This retreat is different from other Jewish music retreats in that it is not faculty-driven, but rather a true cooperative where we can support and encourage each other in our creative efforts. There is nothing like a small in-person retreat filled with music and spirit! July 12-15, 2026. Registration is open.

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On-Line JSCR Winter

The Jewish Songwriting Cooperative Retreat is a 3-day winter retreat over Zoom that focuses on composing Jewish music. It is similar to the in-person retreat, in that you will have quiet writing time, collaborate with other songwriters, record, and engage in workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment. There will be multiple opportunities to share your music during song swaps, tefillah, open stages, etc. There are opportunities for teaching as well. If you are not a fan of on-line retreats, I encourage you to give this one a try-it is surpisingly enriching. January 11-13, 2026. Registration is closed.

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Purchase CDs

Eleven Doors Open

Eleven Doora Open Cover

Includes Hinei Mah Tov, L'cha Dodi, L'dor Vador, Adonai S'fatai, Pitchu Li, Y'varechecha, Mah Tovu, Y’hiyu L’Ratzon, Shehecheyanu, Sh'ma, and Havah Nashira

In the Water

In The Water Cover

Includes Yotzeir Or, Shir Halleluyah, Hashkiveinu, Shine A Light (Or Chadash), Sim Shalom, Traveler's Prayer, In The Water (Mi Chamocha), Mah Yafeh Hayom, Gesher Tsar M'od, Shalom Rav, and Both Sides Now

Hope and Healing

Hope and healing Cover

Compilation

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The Power and the Blessing

The Power and the Blessing Cover

Includes Shiru L'Adonai, Be the Change, By the Rivers, Teach the Children, Here I Am, Havdalah, Pass It On, Sarah's Song, Teacher's Blessing, A Woman of Valor, and Barchu.

Notes from the Garrison

Notes from the Garrison Cover

Includes Reunion, Peace Song, There is Hope, Waiting, If Only, Neverwhen, Holy Place, The Ballad of Hank and June, Shoot Me Now, Rain, and One Who Knows

Strings, Wings & Curious Things

Strings, Wings and Curious Things Cover

Includes Step On The Gas, Angel Oak, Bit Of String, Rough, Won't Always Be This Way (W / Kyra Goldman), Angels, Stones In My Pocket, Big Town/Small Town, Honey Whiskey, You Fit Me, and January

Rainy Nights and Rearview Windows

Rainy Nights and Rearview Windows cover

Includes Keep the Light On Cordelia, Inheritence, Burn, Regret, Driving in a Rainstorm, Aces, Mystic, Fall in New England, Anybody Can Write a Song, Long Goodbye, Buddha in the Bed of a Pickup Truck, Sadie Talks to Flowers, and Freedom Fly.

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