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 "Buckle up, because this musical journey with Briar Summers looks set to be quite the ride."
- Martin Noakes, Great Dark Wonder
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Briar Summers is a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Ontario. Her debut album FROM THE ASHES is OUT NOW!

Produced and mixed by 3x Grammy-award winner David Bottrill, recorded at Union Sound Company in Toronto, and mastered by João Carvalho, it features the incredible talents of Ben Riley, Chris Stringer, Drew Jurecka, Jamie Bestwick, Daniel Dennis, Logan Coey, Jason Logue, and Dylan Teakle!

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* CLICK HERE to check out an ALBUM REVIEW by GREAT DARK WONDER *

Briar has performed on many stages throughout Muskoka and beyond - Summerfolk Music Festival, Muskoka Pride, Muskoka VegFest, Sawdust City Music Festival, Bala Cranberry Festival and Huntsville's Festival of the Arts, and has played countless other concerts and venues as well.

She's the recipient of several performing arts awards over the years, including the Town of Huntsville's Bill Waterhouse Award as well as bursaries from the Huntsville Festival of the Arts and the Muskoka Men of Song. Recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal from her high school, Briar now attends the University of Toronto.


* CLICK HERE to hear an interview with Briar Summers & David Bottrill on THE SOUND CAFE​
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LIVE PERFORMANCE - VIDEO
Wingless Angel (original)
Stronger (original)
From the Ashes (original)
Signs on the Road (original)
Summer Song (original)
Something More (original)
​I Won't (original)
Zombie
Try
Stay
Stuttering
You Say
Jar of Hearts
Skyfall

Ironic
Superstar

Can't Help Falling in Love
La Di Da
What a Wonderful World

BREAKING NEWS
We're heading to METALWORKS STUDIOS in February to record a NEW ALBUM!
Stay tuned for details!!!
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* CLICK HERE for more info about this fundraiser!
​(Hunters Bay Radio interview
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​PRESS
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​"Briar Summers' new single 'Stronger' drops today"

The Huntsville Doppler
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​Recipient of Huntsville's "Bill Award" for the performing arts, presented by Mayor Scott Aitchison

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Snow Lake Initiative mentorship recipient, selected by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kandle
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A behind-the-scenes look at FROM THE ASHES:
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, South Muskoka & Huntsville Hospital Foundations.
Proceeds from record sales support the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.
Briar also volunteers as the 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

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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

"During our Huntsville Kickoff Party, Briar Summers and her band mates did an amazing job playing for the crowd of 200. What a talented group of 13-14 year olds!" 
- Shawn Forth, Muskoka Pride
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"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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