Susan Herndon and Joe Baxter

Susan Herndon and Joe Baxter share The Blue Door stage for an evening of exceptional songwriting, storytelling, and songs that linger long after the final note.
For decades, Susan Herndon has crafted songs that are deeply personal yet universally relatable, blending folk, Americana, and pop sensibilities into a style uniquely her own. Her latest work, Big Blue Beautiful Dream, explores loss, resilience, forgiveness, and hope through memorable melodies and thoughtful lyrics that invite listeners into every story. Whether reflective or uplifting, Herndon's songs connect on a deeply human level.
Joining her is Oklahoma songwriter Joe Baxter, a beloved and singular voice whose wit, wisdom, and irreverent charm have made him a fixture of the state's music scene for years. Equal parts storyteller, observer, humorist, and poet, Baxter's songs draw from Oklahoma backroads, everyday characters, and the beautifully complicated world around us. His performances are as entertaining as they are insightful, filled with laughter, honesty, and unexpected moments of truth.
Together, Herndon and Baxter promise an evening rich with memorable songs, engaging stories, and the intimate listening-room experience that Blue Door audiences treasure.