This is our cache of the profile last indexed on Monday, April 28, 2008. Visit MySpace for updated profile. MySpaceProfiles.org is a search engine that indexes publicly available profile information from MySpace for convenient searching and display. If you are the author of this profile and do not wish to display it here please click here.
 Summer's Profile |
|
Bringin in the Bliss |
|
| Location: | Portland, OR/ San Diego, CA, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 27, 2008 (591 days back) |
About Me |
|
..Pimp out your webpage with PimpWebpageBorn in Boulder, Colorado, Summer Mencher showed a talent and a passion for music at a young age. Her mom states, “She learned to sing before she learned to speak.” She began writing songs for piano and voice at seven years old, and added guitar for harmonic support at fourteen. Even back then her songs contained spiritual and political undertones, unlike many songwriters whose inspiration is often only drawn from romance and longing.In high school, Summer was frequently noticed for her musical talent. She was the lead in many high school musicals and was a finalist in the citywide “Teen Scene” contest. She received an honorable mention in contemporary voice from the national 2003 ARTS competition and was often the featured vocalist at Living Enrichment Center, where performances aired on national television. By fifteen she was giving regular street performances by hip Portland hangouts. In addition, she was booking gigs in local venues, where she played her unique and influential originals. Driven by her ability to reach a wide audience, she released a thirteen song acoustic record, “Bench People,” in 2003, when she was only eighteen.Summer deepened her understanding of the power of music by pursuing a BA in Music Therapy and Vocal Performance on scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. At Berklee, she was able to combine her two most significant interests: humanitarian efforts and composing. Using her intuition and training to connect to others, she began to reach individuals on a soul level, becoming transformed herself, both as a musician and woman. This awakening in nonverbal sonic connection breathed soul and authenticity into her raw and organically moving performances.In Boston, Summer worked in inclusion classrooms, psychiatric wards, geriatric settings and hospitals. She was also selected to be a part of a group of Berklee music therapy students embarking on a trip to Kenya where they used music as a medium for helping and empowering AIDS and poverty stricken orphans. It was in Africa where she strengthened her belief that music has the ability to “bring people together and spiritually and physically transform [them].” The trip inspired her to continue to practice music for mutual expression rather than seeking to impress others. She will continue this work at an internship to focus on music therapy practices in a variety of settings.Since “Bench People” Summer has released several more demos of new material in collaboration with other talented players. Although her songs stand on their own, a full band rounds out the twists and turns, giving them a solid groove that sticks. Her most recent demo has aired on the radio in Portland and plays in many cafes and venues around the area.Summer’s sound is a creative mixture of counterpoint and unique harmonies lead by her bright and clear vocal tone that ranges from rich lows to powerhouse highs. Guitar and piano play a primary role in her writing style. Her songs veer off the beaten path, yet remain accessible to a mainstream crowd. Reminiscent of artists like Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell, Summer invites listeners in with a refreshing new style. Her lyrics poignant, her harmonic changes unpredictable, and her voice edgy and pure, fans have given her sound a new name, “Progressive Folk.” |
|
My Interests |
|
Music:Member Since: 9/8/2005Band Members:Vox and guitar: Summer Mencher Guitar: Taylor Barefoot Bass: Chris Joye Drums: Andy Reitz Songs recorded, engineered and produced by Taylor Barefoot at Barefoot Productions Studio. All songs written by Summer Mencher Influences:Toir Amos, Joni Mitchell, Jonatha Brooke, Eddie Brakell, Putumayo world music series, Loreena McKennit, Lauryn Hill, Amel Larrieux, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Osborne, Alanis Morissette, Heart, Dave Matthews Band, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Dolly Parton, Dixie Chicks, Jeff Buckley, Jon Lall, Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Incubus, The Beatles, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks, Sade, Nina Storey, Shawn Colvin, Sarah Vaughn, Rusted Root, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Me'shell Ndegeocello, Musiq, Nickel Creek, Nirvana, Ozomatli, Jump, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, India Arie, Enya, Ani, Bob Marley, Mark Alan, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Eva Cassidy, Kanye West, System of a Down, Monte Montgomery, Beyonce, Usher, Tu Pac, James Taylor, John Mayer, David Gray, Diana Krall, Aaliyah, Porcupine Tree, Evanescence, Peter Gabriel, Lennard Skinnard, The Police, Dan Fogelberg and most of all Benjamin Baraq and Kimberly Kaye! Sounds Like: A mix between Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Sarah McLachlan. We have decided to call it "Progressive Folk/Rock" Type of Label: None |
|
My Background and Lifestyle |
|
| Occupation: | Music Artist (Folk Rock / Acoustic / Rock) |
My Pictures |
|
                    |
|
My Blog |
|
Kenya Part 2 |
|
| Hello Everyone!Thank you so much for your e-mails and love and support!! The internet is not very consistent here and it has been expensive and difficult to get on. We just got back from the safari. I... Posted by Summer on Thu, 24 May 2007 04:04:00 PST |
|
First Impressions in Kenya |
|
| Wow. What a day today! It is was the first day we saw the true slums ofNairobi. It was so intense. There is no pavement, and since it is the rainyseason it is so muddy, with pot holes and big ditches.... Posted by Summer on Sat, 19 May 2007 05:52:00 PST |
|
My Friends |
|
|
Mary Anne, my size sara, Lynnie, Jon Lall, mark alan, Megan, Jillian Van Ness, sexy bexy, Jessica, Erica, Wyndy Jones, Sam, Chelsea, Taylor Barefoot, Chris Joye, Andrew Gorny, Jeff Doman, dave, Nelson Navarrete, Veronica May, JOHNETEC, ken, Nina Storey, Crash Parlor, Trumptite, priscilla, Mariann, Sandra, Branded, artistic sound, Nicole, Cap Tin Lava Lamp, Dr Eds Productions, Billy, Rob Owen (See new tour dates!), *Cali* Lov, FOXXY, Scott Tarulli, Diizzy Boy Jones, DaKineJams*!**!***!****!, THE ARUSHA ACCORD, Veronica Lorraine Schmitt, Astronauts of Antiquity, Kyle James Hauser, frowny face, Cedric Pilard, Hans Frank, www.BlueCometCafe.com, Boys of Greenwood Glen, Jesse Passage, David Malachowski, DR. Who, Linny, Ben Johnson, George, Amanda, Chrystal Huber, Misses Duran, Boyan
Summer has 2,001 friends (59 shown). Click here to add Summer as a friend. |
|
