This big, brassy, Gulf Coast soul band from Houston, Texas, is led by the dynamic Kam Franklin who, along with her bandmates, inspired fans to help crowdfund their debut album. Their eclectic sound reaches to rock, R&B, and reggae.

Formed in 2011, The Suffers is Kam Franklin (lead vocals), Juliet Terrill (bass guitar), Kevin Bernier (guitar), Jon Durbin (trumpet), Michael Razo (trombone), Jose Luna (percussion), and Nick Zamora (drums).