Suffrajett is an American rock band from New York City, currently based in Chicago, Illinois, composed of singer/violinist

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, guitarist Jason Chasko, bassist Kevin Roberts, and drummer Danny Severson. Suffrajett has toured with

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, and

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, and have opened for the reunited

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. Suffrajett released their self-titled debut album on February 2, 2003, and their latest album ''

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and Scissors for Lefty.

Discography

Albums

*''Suffrajett'' (February 2, 2003) released on in Music We Trust Records *''

'' (January 1, 2007) released on Cobra Music

EPs

*''Suffrajett EP'' (September 25, 2005) released on Giant Step Records

Singles

* "Mr. Man" * "Closer" * "Anybody Listening"

Trivia

*Simi was a part of the Sistagrrl Riott *Suffrajett appeared in the film, ''

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'', with their song "Between You and Me" (Written by Jason Chasko, Simantha Sernaker and Wesley Kidd) *Jason Chasko had worked with

Liz Phair Elizabeth Clark Phair (born April 17, 1967) is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Phair was raised primarily in the Chicago area. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1990, she attempted to start a musical career ...

as co-songwriter and co-producer on Phair's ''

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'' *Simantha Sernaker performs on

's "''Hand's on the Bible''" from their album

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*Simantha Sernaker appeared in the comedy short ''Strike!'' as Niki *Simi played the violin with Badawi aka –

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External links

Suffrajett MySpace PageSuffrajett: Song samples and CD info
{{Authority control Garage rock groups from Illinois Musical groups established in 2003 Musical groups from Chicago