Artist description "As specific as she can get with her descriptive lyrics, there is a special connection that makes the listener feel as though they've lived right next door to Anke all their life. The emotional bond is established with the audience from the very first note. It's personal yet universal. You may cry, you may find yourself becoming philosophical... but you will feel something totally unique from any other album you've ever heard." --Independent Songwriter Web-magazine

Music Style acoustic folk, singer-songwriter

Musical Influences Among them are: James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, Bruce Cockburn, The Beatles;

Similar Artists Joni Mitchell, Amanda McBroom

Artist History Born in Munich, her international musical journey began with school inEngland at age 9.A move to Vancouver, British Columbia and travels throughout the U.S.eventually led Summerhill to settle in Salt Lake City in 1985. In 1996 and1999, she was a finalist in the Kerrville (TX) New Folk Showcase, selectedfrom a field of more than 800 singer-songwriters nationally. She begantouring nationally with the release of her debut CD "The Roots Run Deep".

Group Members Anke Summerhill

Instruments Vocal, guitar. Additional instruments on the CD include: acoustic bass, cello, fiddle, guitar, tenor guitar, mandola, mandolin, alto flute, bodhran, tabla, conga, dumbek, brushes, floor tom

Albums The Roots Run Deep

Press Reviews Reviewer: Dirty Linen Magazine - Issue #88 June/july 2000 It's Anke Summerhill's beautiful voice that is the unifying theme on her debut recording. It's the perfect complement to her deeply personal and descriptive songs. Producer Kate MacLeod uses just the right subltle touches ( fiddle, mandolin, bass, and percussion ) needed to accentuate Summerhill's songs. Quiet and reflective, but with an inner magic, Summerhill's songwriting has a maturity not usually found in a new artist. Top DYI 12 Picks for Do-it-yourself Songwriters November/December 1999 issueReviewer: Performing Songwriter Magazine -- Review By Neil Fagan ...Summerhill’s plaintive alto is carried well on the sparse, acoustic arrangements. Mandolin, cello, and fiddle flourishes abound. Like the wilderness she seems to love so much, this is an album which reveals something new each time you listen. Reviewer: Jos Van Den Boom (crossroads, Brto-radio, Bergen Op Zoom, Holland In my view Anke Summerhill is a great folksinger and songwriter. The roots run deep is an impressive album with beautiful songs. I want to hear more! Purchase this magnificent album as soon as possible!

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Location Salt Lake City, UT - USA

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