Summer Ames
Forney, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
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"Summer Ames gave us a great performance at The Opening Bell. I can't wait to go to more shows. People - if you get a chance go see Summer Ames. She is incredible!"
-The Captain of Melody, music blog) - The Captain Of Melody, Music Blog
"Summer Ames gave us a great performance at The Opening Bell. I can't wait to go to more shows. People - if you get a chance go see Summer Ames. She is incredible!"
-The Captain of Melody, music blog) - The Captain Of Melody, Music Blog
"Summer Ames has a clear “pure sweet honey” tone that most people find infectious to the ears. The overall message that she conveys in her songwriting brings both delight and satisfaction to her audience. One could suggest that she writes about what is true to life. It is a folk, Jazz sound that combines to create something new to the industry."
-Yahoo Locals - Yahoo Locals
"Summer Ames has a clear “pure sweet honey” tone that most people find infectious to the ears. The overall message that she conveys in her songwriting brings both delight and satisfaction to her audience. One could suggest that she writes about what is true to life. It is a folk, Jazz sound that combines to create something new to the industry."
-Yahoo Locals - Yahoo Locals
"Simply close your eyes, listen as Summer Ames casts a spell on you, and you'll find yourself daydreaming."
-KGRL Radio (L.A.) - KGRL Radio (L.A.)
"Singer-songwriter Summer Ames is a rising star on the indie music scene."
"...filled with such passion and vocal prowess..."
-Channel One News - Channel One News
"Singer-songwriter Summer Ames is a rising star on the indie music scene."
"...filled with such passion and vocal prowess..."
-Channel One News - Channel One News
"Ames recently released an impressive debut EP, Complicated Daydream."
-Hunter Hauk (QUICK Entertainment, Dallas Morning News) - QUICK Entertainment
"Ames recently released an impressive debut EP, Complicated Daydream."
-Hunter Hauk (QUICK Entertainment, Dallas Morning News) - QUICK Entertainment
"Her playful spirit and unmistakable talent serves her well to set her apart from other singer/songwriters while maintaining an addictive sound..."
-Sarah Crisman (Pegasus News) - Sarah Crisman (Pegasus News)
"Summer Ames isn't a name I've heard much, but it's one I'll remember after this track (Capture). It's pensive, absorbing stuff..."
"There's a bit of Sara Bareilles/Rachael Yamagata-ish sensibility here, but mostly, you're struck by her pure, clear voice and gentle way with a melody."
-Fort-Worth Star Telegram - Fort-Worth Star Telegram
"Summer Ames isn't a name I've heard much, but it's one I'll remember after this track (Capture). It's pensive, absorbing stuff..."
"There's a bit of Sara Bareilles/Rachael Yamagata-ish sensibility here, but mostly, you're struck by her pure, clear voice and gentle way with a melody."
-Fort-Worth Star Telegram - Fort-Worth Star Telegram
In regards to the release of Summer's debut music video for her song "Capture":
"Last we heard of songstress Summer Ames, she was getting an Independent Music Award for "best love song." Here's another love-y song, destined for play on a television drama"
-Pegasus News - Pegasus News
"It takes guts to write from such a vulnerable and exposed place...what's exciting, though, is where Ames seems to be headed as a songwriter."
-Dallas Observer - Dallas Observer
"It's a nice watch, with (Capture) from Ames' debut EP, Complicated Daydream, scoring an assortment of clips that start at a funeral and end at a wedding. It's promising stuff for sure from the performer, who now, with her Fall Indie Fest win, will find her songs backed by Kirtland Records, home to the Toadies, Sarah Jaffe and Smile Smile."
-Pete Freedman (Dallas Observer, DC9 at Night, Central Track) - Pete Freedman (Dallas Observer, DC9 at Night, Central Track)
"It's a nice watch, with (Capture) from Ames' debut EP, Complicated Daydream, scoring an assortment of clips that start at a funeral and end at a wedding. It's promising stuff for sure from the performer, who now, with her Fall Indie Fest win, will find her songs backed by Kirtland Records, home to the Toadies, Sarah Jaffe and Smile Smile."
-Pete Freedman (Dallas Observer, DC9 at Night, Central Track) - Pete Freedman (Dallas Observer, DC9 at Night, Central Track)
“Her sugary-sweet voice, often compared to that of Sara Bareilles and Regina Spektor, sears into your head…it definitely made me stop working for a second just so I could enjoy the song...I can almost assure you you'll be humming the tunes all day.”
“I couldn’t help but push the repeat button.”
-Dallas Morning News - Dallas Morning News
Summer Ames won an Independent Music Award for her song "Breaking Up The Love Scene". She was one of five artists from around the world nominated by IMA judges, and was voted as the Vox Pop winner by the people.
-Resource Music Group
- Resource Music Group
Summer Ames won an Independent Music Award for her song "Breaking Up The Love Scene". She was one of five artists from around the world nominated by IMA judges, and was voted as the Vox Pop winner by the people.
-Resource Music Group
- Resource Music Group
Fall Indie Fest is an independent music and film festival centered around the historic Uptown Theater in downtown Grand Prairie.
In 2010, the festival featured over 100 music submissions and 55 performers, and the music portion was sponsored by Kirtland Records (Dallas/LA). Summer Ames won the "Overall Music Winner" category. - Fall Indie Fest
Discography
Complicated Daydream (2009)
*Available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, etc.
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Bio
Summer Ames is a singer/songwriter hailing from Dallas, Texas. Anchored by her vocal prowess, Summer craftily pieces together her own sound that's truly rewarding to hear.
Her first ever release (2009) led to recognition from the Independent Music Awards, Billboard and numerous publications.
Summer’s hunger to continuously grow as a songwriter and artist is the source of her latest ambition, which drives her to overcome complete hearing loss in her left ear.
As Dallas Observer summarized, “It takes guts to write from such a vulnerable and exposed place…what’s exciting is where Ames seems to be headed as a songwriter."
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