I'm on vocals, guitar, and piano. I perform as a duo with the amazing "Q" on drum kit.
Influences
I'm more of a songwriter than anything, so my songwriting influences and inspirations come from real life. I'm from the "truth is stranger than fiction" camp. I love things like Found Magazine (www.foundmagazine.com) and the audio documentary show "This American Life" (www.thisamericanlife.com).
Sounds Like
(For searching purposes only, of course!) David Gray, Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple, Feist, Beth Orton, Dido, Imogen Heap, Bjork, Mazzy Star, Tori Amos, Emily Haines, Ani DiFranco, Goldfrapp, PJ Harvey, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morrissette, Postal Service, Norah Jones, Suzanne Vega, Cat Power, Carole King, Lucinda Williams, Liz Phair, Bob Dylan, Joss Stone, Zap Mama, Neko Case, Astrud Gilberto, Liz Phair, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Moby, Paula Cole, Dar Williams, Edie Carey, Damien Rice, Kate Bush, Evanescence, Aimee Mann, Amanda Marshall
Songwriter. Guitarist. Pianist. Vocalist. Painter. OK, so I'm a little busy... Timing & Lighting, my new album produced by the incredible Henry Strange is due this year on my new label, LossLess Records (http://www.losslessrecords.com). I've completed a series of Paintings to go along with the forthcoming album. In an unprecedented move, a number of these poster-size (think about it-- that's big) works will be used as promotional giveaways for the CD Release. You can see some of the hundreds I've completed on my website http://www.singersummer.com. Sign up on the list to find out how to get some amazing original music and a painting of your very own!
Girl! I definitely wish we could go to your art opening tonight!! Unfortunately, we only just got home from our day on the river...hope you can come join us tonight for some singing!!
Have a great Cinco de Drinko! A friend is celebrating his b-day at Barracuda's Thursday night...want to come along? I know, Barracuda's is the yuck, but the peeps there should be fun.
I did indeed get it. About the exit the country for a week, so I don't think I'll be able to take advantage of your extreme kindness, but I will try to catch a show sometime soon! :)
WOW! Coming from you - oh fabulous singer - that is some compliment! Thank you!! I'm so glad you and Robert could make it...it was so much more fun with you there. Everyone thought you guys were great, so you'll have to come to the next one!
Look at you! Tour, tour, tour! That's a lot of shows! Have fun and let me know if you're coming to NYC. Hopefully I won't be traveling myself around that time. Take care! -I
SO sorry! SO crap of me! I was out and my phone died but I went home around 9 anyway...I have had a rash on my face since Friday afternoon! :-( I will defo be around for your gigs! I am crazy busy all weekend but what are you doing on Sun? Could always go get lunch!?
Hi Summer! You don't need German lessons anymore. I already taught you the essentials on our trip to NAMM. And it didn't freak me out that you drove the car, cos I didn't know about your stunt aspirations back then. ;)
