Congratulations to Summer Mencher - she received the most votes in April from our listeners.
Biography
Summer
Mencher is a self proclaimed “progressive folk” artist with a message,
and is on a mission to deliver it to the world. She uniquely merges
diverse sounds and influences to produce auditory pleasing music that
is unconventional, yet familiar. Summer integrates piano, guitar,
strings and thick harmonies into her material, and is unafraid to try
new things. The middle-eastern tones, unique harmonic twists and turns,
with an occasional rock edge and hip-hop/spoken word are intriguing and
refreshing to the ear. 
Summer's vocals are velvety and warm, and
her music flows with a certain intensity that relays her passion for
music. Another aspect of Summer’s life that propels her enthusiasm for
music is her job working in music therapy. After obtaining her degree
in Music Therapy from The Berklee College of Music in Boston,
orphanages, schools, hospitals, and behavioral health centers are just
some of the places Summer has worked. In traveling to Africa and Asia,
the use of music as a healing force has offered poignant experiences,
serving as a significant driving force in her musical life and career.
Mencher released her first CD at the young age of 18, entitled
Bench People in 2003. She has since released "Stranger to Stronger
EP," January, 2009. “Break the Mold”, a full length album, is scheduled
for an April, 2009 release date. Mencher’s music has been featured on
over 15 compilation CDs, over 25 radio stations across the US and
Canada, and has recently expanded to Vietnam, where she will be
performing in 2009. As the first place winner in the Evolve
Singer/Songwriter Competition, 2008, Summer Mencher was featured at
large events, including Rainbow Fest and AIDS walk . She will be
performing at the Phoenix Pride Festival, April 18th, 2009.
What
also sets Summer Mencher apart from other musicians is her willingness
to stretch beyond musical boundaries, as is evident when hearing her
music. She knows how to connect with people through her music, and
uses it as a tool to better the community, as she has been, and
continues to do presently. To her fans and audiences, Mencher says, “I
am honored and blessed to get to share this gift of music with you.
Thank you for being a part of it.”
Check out the inspirational and progressive sounds of Summer Mencher at
www.summermencher.com
www.myspace.com/summermencher,
www.sonicbids.com/summermencher,
www.ourstage.com/summermencher,
www.facebook.com/summermencher
Instrumentation
Summer- Vocals and Guitar/Piano
Jon Lall-Lead Guitar
Brad Faltinson: Bass
Freddy Bejar: Drums
Discography
Stranger to Stronger EP, 2009.
Waves Demo- full band 4 original song demo, 2007.
Bench People-13 original song acoustic cd, 2003.
Wish
Me Luck, Cold Wars, Waves, Stranger to Stronger, Break the Mold, Hang
On and Beyond Repair currently getting airplay on over 20 radio
stations in the U.S., Canada and Vietnam.
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