Summer Dean
August 27, 2022 · Doors open at 19:00
Summer Dean
Texas based recording artist Summer Dean is as authentic as they come. The acclaimed singer-songwriter owns the stage from the moment she struts into the spotlight, captivating audiences across the country with her sly wit, Southern charm and soulful songcraft. Night after night, her down-home dynamism illustrates exactly why she’s a highly sought after artist and opener for the likes of Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Colter Wall, Charley Crockett and Mike and the Moonpies.
The seventh generation Texan’s roots run deep and proud — not only in the Lone Star soil, but also in the grand tradition of the state’s sonic storytellers, timeless talents like Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen or Kris Kristofferson. Dean grew up listening to the greats on her family’s ranch, and she now easily takes her place alongside them. Look no further than her superb sophomore album, Bad Romantic, which showcases her ability to spin yarns both amusing and affecting. The record, cut to tape at Fort Worth’s storied Niles City Sound, includes her collaborations with Colter Wall (who duets with Dean on “You’re Lucky She’s Lonely”), Robert Ellis, Whitney Rose and Brennen Leigh.
Critics are captivated by Dean’s unique blend of vulnerability and verve, with Texas Monthly calling Dean “among the state’s first-rate sonic artisans” and Wide Open Country saying, “She’s not content to wait around for doors to open — she’ll bust them down herself.” Indeed, what you see is what you get with Summer Dean. She makes real, raw country music, performed by a talent so undeniable it’s not a question of “if,” but “when.”
Farm Truck
Combine a bit of Tom Petty, Steve Earle and Honky Tonk Rolling Stones, you come up with the sound of Farm Truck. One of San Diego’s best and most exciting new Americana bands.
Ashley E. Norton
Ashley E. Norton is the headliner for Americana all female assigned local band, Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth, internationally touring duo, Whitherward, and solo artist. Beginning her long career in the Arizona music scene with her folk-rock band Delcoa, Ashley moved to Nashville in 2010 to pursue her love for Country music. There she hosted many successful songwriter nights, wrote hundreds of songs and worked with some of Nashville’s finest musicians and producers, including Johnny Garcia, lead guitar player for Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Tired of working within the confines of the music industry, she left for a turn in the world of Americana and became a huge champion for independent music.
Since 2014, she’s been touring the world non-stop, independently booking four successful European tours, multiple large notable music festivals and countless cross country tours. She has received endorsements with large companies such as Subaru Europe, Martin Guitars, Avian Guitars and most recently, Electro-Voice. Ashley has over a dozen studio releases, multiple official music videos, and moonlights as a co-host of the podcast, Crimes Against Folk. Her most recent release, Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth, features violinist Stephanie Groot from Whitherward and Laura Hall, music director of “Whose Line Is It Anyway.” Ashley’s live show consists of songs from all her albums plus unique versions of covers you know and love!