Born in Atlanta, Georgia, these 3 brothers just 17 months apart in age, are quite diverse in personality. They have always had a creative, artistic trait. Branson, the oldest, took an interest in drums at age 10, immediately finding his passion. Brother Wesley, first born of the twin brothers, took his creative nature and showed a desire to play guitar at age 6, although did not take it up formally until age 9. Now he pounds out riffs with the deftness of a seasoned professional. Twin Jared, an avid artist, found his way into music through keyboard lessons. After a year’s worth of lessons, the 3 brothers wanted to form a band and joined the local music store’s Rock School program to learn how to be a band and to get a taste of performing. It was then Jared found his niche as a smooth, powerful bass guitarist, which seemed to suit his cool demeanor. The brothers gained formal education through private lessons and began performing through the Rock School sponsored events, including additional bookings for 18 months throughout the Louisville/Southern Indiana/Ohio area with a 4th member lead singer. Their classic rock genre was enjoyed by all ages.
With crowds ranging as large as 10,000 people, the events that have launched their notoriety include such places as Radio Disney, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, 4th Street Live, Hard Rock Café and Derby events to name a few. They have been featured on FOX in the Morning’s Louisville Music Showcase. Further publicity includes morning segments on WLKY TV, WAVE 3 TV, Velocity Magazine, the Courier-Journal and Southern Indiana Tribune. In January 2006, the foursome won an international “Best Band Photo” Contest, featured in Pearl Jam’s DEEP fan club magazine and website.
Although they were having “success”, the Summers boys decided to reinvent themselves as a brothers band and to take their music to a more professional musician level. They agreed to a performance sabbatical, even when their band was beginning to command an almost “Beatlesque-like” crowd of screaming teens! The goal to develop vocals and techniques would take 7 months before arriving to their showcase event to introduce this new band to the public as a powerful force of three unique talents coming together as one. Now they have developed their genre into a more current day, upbeat rock style with a hint of punk, fused to create a rather “post punk” attitude that is strong, energetic and diverse. They are currently beginning to write and develop their own style of music.
These young teens share a common goal to become examples for other teens who may want to explore their own talents, but do not have the courage to pursue them. Should they realize their professional vision, they desire to support the homeless and impact less fortunate individuals through their influence by the fruits of their success. At 15, Branson leads the brothers with a strong mature focus, followed by his creative and impetuous brother, Wesley, 13 and sensitive, carefree identical twin, Jared. Collectively, they make up what they believe will be a new rock band sensation,The Summers!
you got it..i will join after all this time this friend is glad to have such cool friends like you on myspace..you guys have been really great friends..thanks from your friend steve...THE SUMMERS ARE STILL NUMBER 1...U GUYS ROCK...
Wrapped up a great summer - School is no longer out . . . Planning a busy Fall and trip to LA in January. Hope Memphis is rockin with the Summers. Let us know if you are coming this way for any shows.
