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Summer Attending ASCAP Expo 2009 Summer will be at the ASCAP Conference in Los Angeles from April 22-25. [Posted 4/15/02009]

Summer Attending 2009 SXSW Music Conference Summer will be in Austin from March 18-22 at the SXSW Music Conference supporting Timing and Lighting. Check the blog for updates. [Posted 3/12/2009]

Summer on Cover of "Taste of Triple A" Radio Sampler (March Issue) Summer's song "Messed Up" is featured on the front cover of the popular monthly AAA Radio Format sampler, "A Taste of Triple A." You can see the online version here. [Posted 3/2/2009]

Video Review of Timing and Lighting Check out Jeremy Gloff's video review here. [Posted 3/1/2009]

Summer Featured on Cover of "Taste of Triple A" Radio Sampler (Feb.Issue) Summer's song "Truth" is featured on the back cover of the February edition of the popular monthly AAA Radio Format sampler, "A Taste of Triple A." You can see the online version here. Summer is currently slated for the front cover of the March sampler. [Posted 2/1/2009]

Summer's "AM Northwest" TV Appearance To see footage of Summer's live performance and interview, click here. [Posted 11/18/2008]

Summer to Perform on KATU TV Tune in to see Summer and Q perform live on KATU's "AM Northwest" Morning Show on November 18th.  Show time is 9-10am. [Posted 10/28/2008]

Record Stores Carrying Timing and Lighting include Everyday Music (both locations), Music Millenium, and 2nd Avenue Records (all in Portland, OR). [Posted 10/25/2008]

Online Store is up and running
Feel free to browse Summer T-shirts, CD’s, stickers, and greeting cards here.  Many of them feature her new “Pink Elephant” mascot. [Posted 10/24/2008]

CD Release Show Scheduled For 11/20/08
View Flier View Press Release On Thurs., Nov. 20, 2008, from 7-9pm Summer will perform at her CD Release Event with "Q" on drums. The All Ages show is at the new "listening room" venue, Airplay Cafe on 7th and E. Burnside. $8 admission includes a free CD and a gallery showing of Summer's original paintings. Seats are limited and advance tickets are being sold in Summer’s Online Store and in person at Airplay Cafe. The venue serves beer, wine, coffee drinks, and light food. Sponsors include Portland Music Co. and Brideport Brewing Co, which is featuring discounted $2 Bridgeport IPA’s during the event.  Portland newcomer Sam Wegman opens at 7pm sharp.  Doors open at 6p. [Posted 010/01/2008]

Summer is now on iTunes
Hear for yourself by clicking here.

CD Release Show Scheduled - CANCELED
The CD Release Show will be Saturday, Sept. 6 at South Waterfront Park in Portland at 7pm before the showing of the movie, “Juno.” We will be giving away 3 original paintings by contest as part of the event.  The whole event is completely free and all-ages.  Bring a blanket, some food, low back chairs, and everyone you know! [Posted 07/29/2008]

Online Store Coming Soon
By Aug 1, we’ll have our online store up and running. Merchandise you can expect to see are CD’s (of course!), t-shirts, stickers, and greeting cards.  [Posted 07/28/2008]

Projected iTunes Date
Timing And Lighting has been submitted to iTunes and other digital retailers.  It will show up in their system by September 2. [Posted 07/28/2008]

Timing And Lighting is DONE!
The songs now playing on the site are final, mastered versions. We'll have the CD pressed and up for sale in about 3 weeks.
[Posted 06/28/2008]

Art Show at Muddy Waters
A ten-piece show of Summer’s paintings is currently up at Muddy Waters Coffeeshop on Belmont from 6/1/08 through 8/4/08.
[Posted 06/1/2008]

Summer's upcoming Timing and Lighting Album is on hold. There were some technical difficulties that have delayed mastering. We are working feverishly to try to get there and will update you all as soon as we have new dates. [Posted 03/08]

The UK's 2007 Singer/Songwriter Awards gave Summer's “Not A Love Song” an Honorable Mention in the 4th Round of Judging.  [Posted 10/07]

Awarded one of the "Top Ten Portland Singer-Songwriters 2006" by Portland Songwriting Association.  [Posted 1/06]

Radio airplay on WQHS in Philly-- Thanks to Penn students Lauren Mancuso and Margot Wohl for the great interview and time in the studio! [Posted 2/06]

Billboard International Song Contest awards Summer's song "Pink Elephants" an Honorable Mention in 2006 competition. [Posted 11/06]

Summer Records new album "Timing & Lighting" at LossLess Studios in Philadelphia. It is currently being produced by Henry Strange. [Posted 10/06]

"Cream: Best of Philadelphia" Performance Contest Winner in '05  [Posted 10/05]