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Artist Information
Biography
Summer Osborne writes and sings real music about real life. Her music is a venn diagram where folk soul, acoustic rock and piano pop intersect. Imagine if Phoebe Snow and Joss Stone had a love child…
When Vital Voice named the top 2010 St. Louis artists, Summer was the only musician, “Those who expect fluffy, nursery school jingles from Osborne will soon have their minds changed after hearing her music. The raspy-voiced singer, who hails from the woman-with-a-guitar, singer-songwriter school of cool girl musicians, is all rock and roll.”~ Sarah Fentem, Vital Voice. She has a commanding stage presence, zany humor, and a soulful delivery – her music is delightful to listen to and enlightening to feel.
Summer has been on stage since age four, but has been performing her original tunes for fans since 2005. During that time, lyrics and melodies have been continuously flowing through her, resulting in five albums. Songs From A Rolling Black Chair, Summer’s debut album, deals with the drama of coming out. Her sophomore release, Don’t Call Me Mrs. Osborne, is a “vanilla” production for the small farm community from whence she came. It’s About Damn Time, Summer’s third CD, features a transcendence of genres as she further honed her craft. Her fourth CD, Winter Driven Summer, describes her walk through the depths of her mother’s illness and eventual death. Summer’s latest CD, Revelation, is upbeat and infused with love. The sixth album is under construction and is expected to drop in June of 2011.
Since deciding to focus on her musical career (performing and writing) full time in 2009, Summer has been constantly on tour, doing shows at venues and festivals. She has played music at Pridefests all over the Mid-West US & Canada: Pridefest St. Louis (2005-2010); Halifax Pride - Nova Scotia, Canada (2010); Mid-South Pride - Memphis, TN (2005 & 2010); Springfield Pride - Springfield, MO (2009); Kentuckiana Pride - Lexington, KY (2009); Metro East Pride - Belleville, IL (2008). Summer has shared the stage with The Indigo Girls, God-Des and She, Tiffany, Jen Foster, Sugar Beach, The Cliks, Crystal Waters, Betty, Martha Wash, RJ Helton, Jennifer Holliday, Tret Fure, and Shannon Curtis.
Whether her audience is small and intimate or large and out of control, whether she is solo with her guitar and piano or backed by the band, as long as she has a microphone to carry her words, she always delivers. If you have a chance to see her live - it will prove to be a gift to be remembered. Her Mission for 2011 is Operation Infect the Nation ((with love)).
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!
Instrumentation
Amy St. Clair - background vocals
Lisa Blu Sahani - Drums
Baby B-Snap - Bass
Discography
SONGS FROM A ROLLING BLACK CHAIR
1. My Story
2. I Will Not Go Quietly
3. Don’t Let This Be It
4. I’m Sorry
5. Sarcasm Works
6. Riley
7. Shaved My Head
8. You’ve Only Got One
9. Closer
10. I’m A Lesbian
11. The Center Cannot Hold
DON’T CALL ME MRS. OSBORNE
1. You’ve Only Got One
2. You Make Me Melt
3. Basic Elementary
4. Love You
5. Say You Want It Too
6. Closer
7. Don’t Let This Be It
8. Die From Within
9. Easier
10. The Center Cannot Hold
IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME
1. Better Lay Yourself Down
2. My Best Friend
3. It Must Suck To Be You
4. If I Died Tomorrow
5. Talk To Me
6. Rant
7. You Are Not Alone
8. Strange Town
9. Never Be The Same
10. Lesbian Woman
11. * Closer Remix*
WINTER DRIVEN SUMMER
1. I Feel The Wind
2. Lights Out
3. Crash
4. Fucked Up Tuesday
5. Watch Me Fall
6. I’m Tired
7. Or Do You
8. Fade
9. Crazy
10. Cryptic
11. Winter Driven Summer
REVELATION
1. I'm Back
2. Stay
3. Savoir Faire
4. Stand You Up
5. When I Pray
6. Written
7. Until You Breathe
8. I Want To Feel You
9. Each Moment
10. Kiss You While You Sleep
11. Lucky Star
12. Let Me Be Your Rock
Official Website
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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SUMMER OSBORNE (photo by Rebecca Lenk)
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SUMMER OSBORNE (photo by Rebecca Lenk)
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NOH8 - SUMMER OSBORNE (photo by John Elkins)
Press
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VITAL VOICE'S ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CLASS OF 2010
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“Those who expect fluffy, nursery school jingles from Osborne will soon have their minds changed aft...
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Your Guide To Pridefest St. Louis
“…witty lyrics and acoustic rock…” ~ Chrissy Wilmes, Riverfront Times 6/24/10
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Lilith Fair Finalists
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“A Vandalia, Illinois, native, Osborne specializes in folk songs, often with a message, but also oft...
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Summer Osborne Performs at Roe V. Wade Anniversary Celebration
“…folk and blues with a little raw honesty for good measure.” ~ Michelle Lach, The Vital Voice
Setlist
Every show is specifically set up to match individual gig requirements. Summer's performances range from providing piano dinner music at elegant charity events - to acoustic shows at coffee houses - to intimate house parties - to loud, live shows with the full band at venues and festivals. The songs in the set list will be adapted to suit the audience.
Set Length: 30-90 minutes
Covers: All original music
Typical Repertoire: Solo Acoustic (piano and guitar) or Full Live Band. R & B songs are performed with a track.
Genre: Folk Soul * Acoustic Rock * Piano Pop * Singer/Songwriter * Adult Contemporary * Modern Country
Most songs have a hint of blues or jazz.
