Electronic Press Kit
"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 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! * CLICK HERE to check out a REVIEW by GREAT DARK WONDER ! * Available on CD, Vinyl, and Digital Download. 
Although only 17, Briar has performed on many stages throughout Muskoka and beyond. She has been involved in the Muskoka Pride Festival, Muskoka VegFest, Sawdust City Music Festival, OperaMuskoka Festival, Bala Cranberry Festival and Huntsville's Festival of the Arts, and has played countless other concerts and venues as well.
She is the recipient of several performing arts awards over the years, such as the Town of Huntsville's Bill Waterhouse Award and arts 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 presently attends the University of Toronto. * CLICK HERE to hear an interview with Briar Summers & David Bottrill on SOUND CAFE, hosted by Douglas McLean! * 
LIVE PERFORMANCE - VIDEO
I Won't (original) Wingless Angel (original) From the Ashes (original) Something More (original) Ironic Superstar Skyfall Jar of Hearts Ahead by a Century Try Can't Help Falling in Love Stuttering La Di Da Fallin' What a Wonderful World |
Featured in The Huntsville Doppler:
"Briar Summers' new single 'Stronger' drops today" Link to article 
Recipient of Huntsville's "Bill Award" for the performing arts, presented by Mayor Scott Aitchison in 2018
Link to article 
Snow Lake Initiative mentorship recipient 2019, selected by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kandle
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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, South Muskoka Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
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.
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 Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
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
"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
"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
"This AMAZING young girl... has powerful & enticing vocals that bang on delivered favourite Indie, Alternative & pop rock songs... Mark my words, this young talented girl WILL go far!!" - Sandy T, Orillia
"You were amazing at the Stockey....a wonderful talent." - Mary Jane G, Parry Sound
"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
"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
"This AMAZING young girl... has powerful & enticing vocals that bang on delivered favourite Indie, Alternative & pop rock songs... Mark my words, this young talented girl WILL go far!!" - Sandy T, Orillia
"You were amazing at the Stockey....a wonderful talent." - Mary Jane G, Parry Sound
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