Before you hear her music. Before you listen to the soulful timber of her voice. Before her lyrics play on an endless loop in your head. The first thing you think of when you hear Summer Grace Watson is, "Is that her real name?" The answer is yes. That is her given name. And never has there been a name more perfectly suited for someone. Because Summer is summer with all its fun, first loves, wave riding, road trips, day dreaming and sad endings. Grace, as it should be, is found on the inside feeling and listening eyes closed, detangling a head full of lyrics and melodies. And standing there front and center is our dear Watson, playing her music and singing in between the notes of her life.
This is Summer Grace Watson. The singer/songwriter from San Clemente who taught herself how to play the guitar at 16 and started performing in local venues at 18. It's been a fun ride ever since as she's gone from a teenager strumming the guitar to a gifted song writer and artist. More than a natural at music, she's an avid trail-runner, a lifelong surfer, loves body surfing and free diving. Any activity, it appears, that requires total immersion. So, it's not surprising to hear that she writes most of her songs on her surfboard in the ocean. Her home away from home and where her heart is.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
John Parenti is a Southern California based record producer, composer and arranger. His first instrument and obsession were the drums and to this day, still considers himself a drummer first. He believes in songs with great melodies and is a champion for a well crafted lyric. You can count three #1 songs and six Top 10 Hits in the CCM market on his writing credentials. The most noteworthy was a national #1 hit for 13 solid weeks and is currently the longest running number one airplay hit in CCM history. He has produced over 70 artists involving every genre of music and has enjoyed many successes scoring original music for picture on network movies and advertising campaigns over the last 18 years.
Today his interests are in producing and collaborating with select singer songwriters who inspire him. He keeps a small roster of talent focusing complete attention to the artist and their craft with the sole purpose of making music that is impeccable, thoughtful and memorable.
ABOUT THE MUSIC
All Music & Lyrics by Summer Grace Watson
Produced By (JP) John Parenti
Arranged, Recorded and Mixed by JP at Parenti Music
Rhythm Section Recorded and Engineered by Chris Steffen at Sage & Sound Studio
Additional Vocal Editing: Aaron Walk
Mastered by Patrick Woodland at Woodland Music Productions
Reason or Rhyme
Victor Indrizzo: Drums, Percussion, Timbales
Mike Viola: Electric Guitars
Jon Ji: Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Babko: Wurlitzer, Organ
Roberto Vally: Bass
David Loucks: Background Vocals
Summer Grace Watson: Background Vocals
Tragedy
Victor Indrizzo: Drums,
Mike Viola: Electric Guitars
Patrick Woodland: Giant Piano
Jeff Babko: Wurlitzer, Organ
Jeff Lams: Fender Rhodes
Roberto Vally: Bass
Bob Somma: Acoustic Guitar
David Loucks: Background Vocals
Summer Grace Watson: Background Vocals
Trippin' On
Summer Grace Watson: Acoustic Guitar
Gabe Witcher: Violin
Richard Dodd: Cello
With A Little Love
Victor Indrizzo: Drums, Percussion
Mike Viola: Electric Guitars
Jeff Babko: Wurlitzer, Organ
Roberto Vally: Bass
Howard Levy: Harmonica
Leslie Page: Background Vocals
Summer Grace Watson: Background Vocals