"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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BREAKING NEWS!
NEW ALBUM OUT SPRING 2024! 
RECORDED AT METALWORKS STUDIOS
PRODUCED BY ACCLAIMED ENGINEER WAYNE COCHRANE (ARKELLS, METRIC, CITY AND COLOUR) IT'S GOING TO BE AMAZING!!! 
with Ben Riley (drums) & Wayne Cochrane (producer), Metalworks Studios, Mississauga
Briar Summers is a singer-songwriter from Muskoka, Ontario.
Look for her new album, Resonance, in the new year. Produced and mixed by Wayne Cochrane, mastered by Chris Crerar, at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga ON. Featuring the 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 and beyond - Summerfolk Festival, Muskoka Pride, Muskoka 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, winning bursaries from the Huntsville Festival of the Arts and Muskoka Men of Song. Recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal from her high school, Briar now attends the University of Toronto. Her debut album FROM THE ASHES (2021), was 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 
LIVE PERFORMANCE - VIDEOS
Link to YouTube channel 
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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, 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.
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
"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
"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
"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
"You were amazing at the Stockey....a wonderful talent." - Mary Jane G, Parry Sound
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