Jeffrey Goldford is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who originally hails from St. Louis, Missouri. He blends modern and classic pop and soul styles and is known for his soulful, emotive music. His music has been supported by artists like James Blake, Noah Kahan, SZA, and Sam Smith. GoldFord's musical journey is marked by a dedication to mental health and mindfulness education. He partners with organizations such as Whole School Mindfulness and Give to Give to address mental health issues a...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 10
Ashes & Arrows is a country rock band from Asheville, North Carolina. They broke onto the scene after a great run of performances on America's Got Talent in 2024. Now, with their debut album called Chapter One (The Long Road North) , they are sharing their soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics with the world. As their website states, "Ashes & Arrows creates music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant—songs that leave a lasting impression." On this episode, The Summerhill ...
Mar 14, 2025•18 min•Ep. 9
The Warning is a post-grunge, hard rock band consisting of three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico. The Villarreal Velez sisters are Daniela on guitar and vocals, Paulina on drums and vocals, and Alejandra on bass and backing vocals. They formed in 2012 while pre-teens and recorded YouTube videos of cover songs for their friends and family. From that point on, their videos have gone viral and The Warning signed a five album deal with a major US label, the first Latin American band ever to do so. No...
Oct 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 8
Sierra Ferrell is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Charleston, West Virginia. She spent most of her young adult life roaming the country, living a nomadic lifestyle, and busking on street corners from Seattle to New Orleans. Turning her life around after battling addiction and near-death overdoses, she recently released a superb album called Trail of Flowers that is receiving rave reviews. Now traveling around the US on a headlining tour, Sierra is finally ge...
Jul 21, 2024•19 min•Ep. 7
Jacob Collier is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator who was born and raised in London, England. He recently released the final volume in a 4-volume, 50-song collection called, <i>Djesse</i>. There are artists all over the world clamoring to work with him…and audiences across the globe are scrambling to get tickets to his mind-blowing shows. The Summerhill Gang is thrilled to discuss Jacob and his music on this new episode! Check ou...
Apr 20, 2024•18 min•Ep. 6
Lawrence is a an 8-piece band led by brother/sister duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. They hail from New York and most of the band members attended Brown University. This talented and fun band has recently announced their fourth studio album, Family Business . They are celebrating that release later this year with a 40 date international headlining tour kicking off in Summer 2024. From the recent Live Nation announcement: "Lawrence has captivated and built a huge audience of die-hard fans with a di...
Jan 31, 2024•14 min•Ep. 5
Mac DeMarco is a Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He was born in Duncan, British Columbia and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. The 33-year old has been dubbed "the laid-back prince of indie rock" since his debut record in 2012. He is a creative innovator and is prolific in producing and releasing songs. DeMarco's latest release is a 199-song collection of ideas, riffs and songs called One Wayne G . Nadine Smith from Pitchfork writes, "While One Wayne G might look lik...
Oct 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 4
Tall Heights is a duo hailing from Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Coming together in 2009, Tim Harrington (singer/guitarist) and Paul Wright (singer/cellist) worked the Boston circuit for many years before releasing their major label debut in 2016. At that time, Spin magazine listed them as one of the "Five New Artists You Should Hear" and Paste included them in its "Best of What's Next" series. The latest album from Tall Heights, Juniors , is a nice mix of "arpeggiating acoustic guitars," "wistful ...
Jun 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 3
Samara Joy grew up in a family of gospel singers. Her grandparents founded the Philadelphia gospel group, The Savettes. Her father is a vocalist and bass player, who toured extensively with gospel great, Andrea Crouch. With this musical background in her, Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene while enrolled in the jazz program at SUNY's Purchase College as a voice major. In 2019, she won the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition. Just two years later, she graduated college magna cum l...
May 20, 2023•11 min•Ep. 2
Daisy Jones & The Six burst onto the literary scene with Tara Jenkins Reid's chart-topping novel in 2019. Now a streaming television miniseries based on the book has been released on Amazon Prime Video and a chart-topping album by the fictional band is breaking records and thrilling fans. The series stars Riley Keough and Sam Claflin, who both bring charisma and chops to roles that have them singing and playing their instruments. It's their voices you'll hear on the record, Aurora , released...
Apr 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1
A history of Summerhill Gang Productions, plus what to expect from our new podcast, Sound Impressions.
Apr 06, 2023•5 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, music from Joss Stone, Aoife O'Donovan, Colin Linden, and Keb' Mo'.
Feb 27, 2022•54 min•Ep. 73
Super-sized Season Finale! Featuring a conversation with Carl Ogden about recent concerts, music trends in 2021, our favorite 2021 releases, and our main discussion around Supergroups. Featuring music clips from Reigning Sound, Adele, Anne Freeman, Brandi Carlile, Dry Cleaning, NEEDTOBREATHE, and much much more!
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, music from Imagine Dragons x JID, Brandi Carlile, Oh Wonder, and Marin Rylee.
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 71
In this episode, music from Scotty McCreery, Laine Hardy, Lauren Alaina, and Josh Turner.
Oct 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, we're playing the "Where Are They Now?" game. 5 bands that had huge hits in the 90's...what are they up to now?
Sep 24, 2021•43 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, music from Dirty Honey, Blackberry Smoke, Brett Dennen, and Audrey Assad.
Aug 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, music from SmithField, Wild Rivers, Cold War Kids, and Lily Moore.
Jul 18, 2021•41 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, music from Carrie Underwood, PJ Morton, Jon Foreman, We The Kingdom, and Morgan Cunningham.
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, music from The War and Treaty, Greta Van Fleet, Jon McLaughlin, and Levon Helm.
May 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, music from Walk Off The Earth, Sarah Jarosz, Sara Bareilles, and a special tribute to Mark "Big Toe" Goffeney.
Apr 12, 2021•51 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, music from Foo Fighters, Mammoth WVH, Olivia Montgomery, and 50 Cent.
Mar 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, music from Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard, The Wild Feathers, Jon Batiste, and Boyce Avenue.
Feb 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 62
In this 2020 season finale, music from Neil Young, Counting Crows, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Jackopierce, Sting, Kenny Loggins, Dead and Company, and Brothers Osborne.
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, music from Black Pumas, AC/DC, Hanson, and A.J. Croce.
Dec 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, music from Bruce Springsteen, Emily King, Matt Pittman, and Flannel Graph.
Nov 16, 2020•43 min
In this episode, music from Magic City Hippies, Walter Trout, Blood Cultures, Flying Colors, Shawlin Supreme and the Kick Back Boys, and Chris Stapleton.
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, music from The Killers, Brett Eldredge, Chris Tomlin, Elton John, and Of Monsters and Men.
Sep 10, 2020•39 min
In this episode, music from Close Lobsters, Fruit Bats, Prince Fatty featuring Shniece McMenamin, Ray LaMontagne, Jade Hairpins, and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.
Aug 10, 2020•50 min
In this episode, music from Jason Mraz, Sammy Rae, Judah & the Lion, Ben Rector, and Switchfoot.
Jul 10, 2020•41 min
