Joe Summers
Joe Summers is a UK folk singer-songwriter and acoustic performer associated with folk, indie and guitar-led music. He develops narrative songs and melodies in a folk-rock style, drawing influence from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Jeff Buckley. His voice and writing place him in the singer-songwriter tradition, with an emphasis on roots music and personal storytelling.
Background and development
Summers establishes an interest in music at an early age and begins performing as an acoustic artist. He spends several years working as a supporting musician on different projects and lives in the Midlands before moving to Cheltenham, where his sound develops further.
Performances and collaborations
He shares stages with Steve Winwood during a European tour and also performs alongside Peter Doherty, Johnny Flynn, Frank Turner, Mumford and Sons, Fyfe Dangerfield of Guillemots, and The Lightning Seeds. These appearances place him within a circuit of contemporary British and Irish folk, indie and rock artists.
Recordings
Summers releases a mini album recorded with producer James Towler, whose credits include work with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Robert Plant. Alongside that release, he is described as having a full set of songs for touring.
Contact and online presence
His contact details include an email address and references to Facebook and MySpace pages, reflecting the early online promotion of his work.
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