More than A Feeling: Dean Summers guitarist and leader of Boston, Styx, Foreigner and Toto Tribute Bands
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Join Karyn for an inspiring conversation with Dean Summers, a seasoned musician and entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from childhood guitar passion to leading tribute bands like Smokin' Renegade: a tribute to Boston and Styx, Forever Foreigner, plus his new Tribute Band "Rosanna" : a tribute to Toto. Discover how he balances music, business, and family, and how pandemic innovations led to his remote collaborations and new musical projects.
00:00Introduction to Dean Summers
01:12The Early Years: Musical Beginnings
04:46Evolution of Musical Style
07:38Balancing Family and Music Career
10:49The Battle of the Bands Experience
13:45Forming Virgin Vinyl and Moving to Florida
17:34The Impact of COVID-19 on Music
20:50Creating Dean Summers and Friends
27:07Building a Community Through Music
29:09Joining Tribute Bands and New Opportunities
31:18The Challenge of Mastering Tribute Band Material
36:47Expanding the Tribute Band Repertoire
41:43Concert Experiences and Musical Influences
46:15Balancing Life, Music, and Family
52:10Personal Growth and Gratitude
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