Summit Songs Music Group LLC encompasses a diverse group of music entities
which includes film/tv/advertising music composition and production, songwriting and production for recording artists, and also independent record label releases.
Our newest release, Stars and Revolutions, part of the Acoustic Cafe Series is available now featuring Jackie Rae, Justin Sheehy and Lauren Tarantino. An eclectic group of ten songs, something for everyone!
Summit Songs also presents the Acoustic Cafe Series, Volume 1, an intimate, acoustic coffeehouse collection. Meet Bron Hogan, Judith de los Santos and Justin Sheehy: pair with blue jeans and coffee; wine and candlelight or hot chocolate on a cold day--a boutique collection of sparse instrumentation and beautiful lyrics. Focus in on each and every word....
Website: http://www.summitsongs.com
Email: info@summitsongs.com
Lauren Tarantino Performs
Lauren Tarantino was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. She moved to Los Angeles about 6 years ago to pursue her passion of music. This singer/songwriter with a unique voice and prolific songwriting abilities, has been at it for as long as she can remember. Lauren is a self taught guitarist who has been heavily influenced by iconic Pop music. She has been hitting the Hollywood local scene by storm this past year, playing such venues as Hotel Cafe and the Viper Room. Some of her other recent projects include Better off Blonde, which is a group known for their fun duets of pop music with a little comedy thrown in. She is also very excited about being a part of the Acoustic Cafe Album, where she wrote and collaborated with Justin Sheehy and Jackie Rae. Lauren is currently recording her debut album, set to release in 2012.
"Lauren Tarantino was picked out of 1000's of amazing young artists to define the sound of the new Hit WB.com show "Rich Girl Poor Girl". Her voice on the Rich Girl Poor Girl theme track "You Should've Known", is Fresh, Young, Blissful and all the while full of Bratty Power Pop energy!! Along with the theme track, Lauren has written several other songs to be featured in the soundtrack of the show. She can been seen live in the Hollywood Clubs performing amazingly crafted songs with the verve and edge of an artist on the rise. Teaming up with many Hollywood Heavy Hitters in Film, TV , New Media and Record production, she is on the cutting edge of where the dynamic music media machine is headed, and is perfectly clear on how to stay in touch with who she is as an artist along the way. Lauren has Stars in her future, as well as platinum!!" says, WB.com.
Justin Sheehy Performs
Justin Sheehy is in his 6th year of bringing his East Coast brand of catchy, melodic
pop/rock songwriting to the Los Angeles area. Justin is from the Washington, DC area to be exact, and cut his teeth in the DC and Baltimore music scenes, playing bars and joining bands. "I couldn't play well enough to really be an asset to most bands, but I knew I wanted to be on stage. I learned to fake it really well" says Sheehy. My voice was the one thing I didn't have to fake."
In 1998, Sheehy joined with Mark Williams, Mike Leach and Michael Alban to form
the band Jonasay. The band released several EPs, and two full-length albums. The latter of the two, "Spare Dimes For Dust" was met with critical acclaim and the band found themselves touring regularly, opening for, among others, Hootie and the Blow?sh, Vertical Horizon, Edwin McCain, and Sister Hazel.
In 2005, Jonasay parted ways and Sheehy decided to make the move to Los Angeles. In his 6 years here in the LA area, Sheehy has build of an impressive list of accomplishments as a singer/songwriter, performer, producer and sound
engineer. These include two national tours as guitarist, songwriting collaborator and music director for comedian/TV personality Zane Lamprey.
Sheehy recently got back together with former Jonasay guitarist Mark Williams to write and record new material. "Mark and I have always known we wanted to continue our collaboration. It ?nally was the right time." The two are making ?nal preparations to release a new album under the band name "West Goes East." Check them out on Facebook and reverbnation.com
http://www.justinsheehy.net/
Jackie Rae Performs
Imagine waking up every morning with a new melody to sing and knowing, music is the reason for your existence. Some are drawn to music because of the possibility of fortune and fame. Others, like Jackie Rae, feel music in the depths of their soul and have no choice but to share that gift with the world. If you ask her to describe her sound she'll say love. "Love is probably the deepest emotion for all of us. For me, music lives in the same part of the soul." Jackie was always the little girl who loved to daydream and write poetry. At seven, Jackie's father began letting her perform before opening his prominent Denver night club. It was then that entertaining took a hold of her and has yet to let her go.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 2005 she began recording with various local artists. Struggling through a few different girl groups she went on to write her solo project "Who I Am." The album would create the buzz she needed to perform at the Avalon, the Highlands, Knitting Factory, and the Playboy Mansion and many more. She also opened for legendary R&B artist Charlie Wilson at the Key Club, and her song "Freaky" is featured in the movie soundtrack "Steel Here" staring Katt Williams.
Jackie is now in the studio recording her third independent project working with producers like Playalitical (Bone Thugs, Dead Prez), Travis House (Hidden Beach Records) and Sean Gordon (Burning Tree project).
In the meantime, you can find Jackie Rae on various stages across southern California or as nominee in the Los Angeles Music Awards. There is no doubt Jackie Rae will continue to grow as an artist and exceed the expectations of her fans. "Love is never ending and always growing so I will always have music in my heart. How I express that love today will be different tomorrow." Jackie Rae
Summit Songs Music Group LLC
Summit Songs Music Group LLC encompasses a diverse group of music entities
which include film/tv/advertising music composition and production, songwriting and production for recording artists, and also independent record label releases.
Lisa Mazzotte, CEO and Songwriter of Summit Songs Music Group, LLC is actively involved as a composer/songwriter/producer with the company. Visit the website at www.summitsongs.com, or contact Lisa at info@summitsongs.com.
Judith de los Santos performs
Judith de los Santos performs "Secret" on The Acoustic Cafe Series, Volume 1. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Judith de los Santos grew up listening to The Beatles and Billy Joel. She began writing songs at the age of 15 and has been writing ever since. Judith graduated from Berklee College of Music with a dual degree in Music Production and Engineering and Film Scoring. During her last semester at Berklee she wrote and produced her debut album, All of the Above, which earned her two Los Angeles Music Awards for Best Singer/Songwriter of the Year and Best Vocalist of the Year. The album also received a nomination for Album of the Year. Judith currently lives in Los Angeles, where she collaborates with artists, writing both in English and Spanish. She has written songs for LA's Megatrax music library, Lifetime TV, and several independent films.
http://www.judithonline.com
Bron Hogan performs
Bron Hogan performs "Angels All Around Her" on the Acoustic Cafe Series, Volume 1. Bron is from Nashville, TN and has been influenced by artists like Blue October, Nine Inch Nails, and Angie Aparo. Bron produces many types of music in his very own Nashville production company, but also fronts his very own award winning alternative rock projects as well. He was born in southern Georgia where he taught himself classical music on the piano and was winning talent shows by the age of 6. By the time he was 11, he was touring around the southeast playing festivals and opening up shows for artists such as Emmy Lou Harris. In 1999, he moved to Nashville and within a few years was voted "Best Unsigned Artist" as well as "Best Unsigned Songwriter" in a Nashville Scene reader's poll. In 2008, his brand new modern rock project, "Lovers and Liars", received national attention as his music was featured on everything from CBS's NFL Today to over 8 different MTV and VH-1 programs. This past year, Bron also won "Best Alternative Band" and "Song of the Year" at the "Local Buzz" radio awards on Nashville's largest rock radio station, 102.9 The Buzz, where he was also this year's #1 most requested unsigned artist of the year.