"Buckle up, because this musical journey with Briar Summers looks set to be quite the ride."
- Martin Noakes, Great Dark Wonder
- Martin Noakes, Great Dark Wonder
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BRIAR SUMMERS is a singer-songwriter from Muskoka, now based in Sudbury. Her new album, Resonance, is out now. The first single "Lipstick" has already enjoyed airplay on various community radio stations around the world! Produced and mixed by Wayne Cochrane, mastered by Chris Crerar, at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga ON, it features the incredible talents of Ben Riley (drums), Drew Jurecka (viola, violin), Jack Gaughan (guitars), Cole Jodouin (bass), Daniel Dennis (cello) and Louis Tusz (trumpet).
Briar has performed on many stages throughout Muskoka, in Toronto, and beyond - as far away as Prague! Festival highlights include Summerfolk, Kempenfest, Muskoka Music Festival, Bala Cranberry Festival, Folk Music Ontario, and Huntsville's Festival of the Arts. She's the recipient of several performing arts awards over the years, including "The Voice of the Sea" last summer in Greece. Her music will be featured on CityTV this winter. A recent graduate of the University of Toronto, she now attends the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury. She is a firm believer that both science and art play a vital role in our wellness. Briar is returning to the studio this winter to record her third album! 
New album Resonance out NOW!
Recorded at Metalworks Studios, produced by Wayne Cochrane 
LIVE PERFORMANCE - VIDEOS
Link to YouTube channel 
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PRESS
LIPSTICK #1 on Hunters Bay Radio Top 20 Countdown!
RESONANCE - Interview by Great Dark Wonder
LIPSTICK - Review by Canadian Beats Media
RESONANCE - Interview with Cogeco YourTV Muskoka
LIPSTICK - Review by Great Dark Wonder
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"Sight and Sound" - Douglas McLean (Nov. 2024)
FROM THE ASHES (2021)
Briar's debut album, produced and mixed by 3x Grammy-award winner David Bottrill.
* CLICK HERE to check out an ALBUM REVIEW by GREAT DARK WONDER
* CLICK HERE to hear an interview with Briar Summers & David Bottrill on THE SOUND CAFE
A behind-the-scenes look at FROM THE ASHES (2021)
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COMMUNITY
Briar believes that art has the power to make the world a better place.
She tries to give back to the community, and proceeds from some of her shows have supported several non-profit organizations like the Table Food Bank, Community Living Huntsville, Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Hunters Bay Radio, Atherley Community Centre, Gravenhurst Against Poverty, Muskoka Animal Rescue, Rotary Club of North Muskoka, Moose FM 105.5 Salvation Army Drive, Hospice Huntsville, South Muskoka & Huntsville Hospital Foundations.
Briar has also volunteered as host of YourTV/Cogeco "Muskoka On Stage" highlighting all the amazing live entertainment in the area.
Briar believes that art has the power to make the world a better place.
She tries to give back to the community, and proceeds from some of her shows have supported several non-profit organizations like the Table Food Bank, Community Living Huntsville, Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Hunters Bay Radio, Atherley Community Centre, Gravenhurst Against Poverty, Muskoka Animal Rescue, Rotary Club of North Muskoka, Moose FM 105.5 Salvation Army Drive, Hospice Huntsville, South Muskoka & Huntsville Hospital Foundations.
Briar has also volunteered as host of YourTV/Cogeco "Muskoka On Stage" highlighting all the amazing live entertainment in the area.
TESTIMONIALS
"You wrote that when you were twelve?! That was amazing!" - Steve Poltz, Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival
"Your music, your soul and your voice transport us to a beautiful place." - Kyung-A Lee, Huntsville Festival of the Arts
"It is rewarding to acknowledge exemplary youth achievement in the arts in our community. Briar, you certainly have earned this recognition." - Huntsville mayor Scott Aitchison
"A very gifted and delightful Briar Summers charmed and captivated the audience with her musicality, fun and stage presence... A bright musical future looks inevitable for this young performer!" - Lee Boyes, Muskoka Concert Association
"You were amazing at the Stockey....a wonderful talent." - Mary Jane G, Parry Sound
"You wrote that when you were twelve?! That was amazing!" - Steve Poltz, Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival
"Your music, your soul and your voice transport us to a beautiful place." - Kyung-A Lee, Huntsville Festival of the Arts
"It is rewarding to acknowledge exemplary youth achievement in the arts in our community. Briar, you certainly have earned this recognition." - Huntsville mayor Scott Aitchison
"A very gifted and delightful Briar Summers charmed and captivated the audience with her musicality, fun and stage presence... A bright musical future looks inevitable for this young performer!" - Lee Boyes, Muskoka Concert Association
"You were amazing at the Stockey....a wonderful talent." - Mary Jane G, Parry Sound
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