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. She is currently recording her first full-length album, set for release in Summer 2021!
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! Look for the first single "stronger" out NOW!! Click to download on Bandcamp: 
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 music awards over the years, such as the Town of Huntsville's Bill Waterhouse Award for the performing arts, and most recently, bursaries from both the Huntsville Festival of the Arts and the Muskoka Men of Song. Recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal, Briar is attending the University of Toronto in the fall. 
LIVE PERFORMANCE - VIDEO
I Won't (original) Something More (original) From the Ashes (original) Wingless Angel (original) Ironic Superstar Skyfall Ahead by a Century Older Than I Am In My Blood Try Can't Help Falling in Love Stuttering La Di Da Fallin' You Say 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 Montreal 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, and the Moose FM 105.5 Salvation Army Drive.
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, and the Moose FM 105.5 Salvation Army Drive.
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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