"Many people write songs, some are able to make great albums but not everyone is able to be this cool, this effortlessly."

“The smooth, smoky-vibe is audibly-palpable…you can almost feel this thick, rich atmosphere he’s created and delivered with sparkling precision…Bud’s musicianship is top-notch”

“his singing style halfway between a jazzy croon and the rougher edges of blues and rock. His guitar playing is also varied, alternating tight, clean rhythm playing with raw bluesy lead guitar”

“a defiant thrill ride of jazz influence and rock sensibility. ...more than a bit bluesy, too, especially in regard to those killer guitar riffs.”

“He's a cross between Tom Waits and Taj Mahal”

"...songs are simply GREAT."

"Bud’s the real deal man Lots of people try to make music. Bud is music." Larry S. - Grand Rapids, MI

"What kind of music does he play? I would say a Bluesy Raucous, his voice is really cool and has a pretty fast lick guitar." Robert E. - Godfrey, IL

“music lovers will fall in love with what they hear. Summers has created something special”

“Summers gets back to basics by focusing on what really matters - good songwriting and solid playing”

"You'll feel like your coupons have been tripled"- Brian B. - Decatur, IL

"Even twenty-three-year-olds like him" - Brown Hat Girl - Carbondale, IL

"voice sounds like he woke up with a hangover, and now he's chain smoking and telling his tale to a friend" Paul R. - St Louis, MO

"The overall sound of the songs is a bit of folksy-country, mixed with a tad of bluesy jazz, and topped off with just a touch of a rocker’s edge."

“Summers' Time- CD Release Show at Mac's”

“Cool country song with perfect melody! Artist: Bud Summers Title: Comin Home”

““….played with a degree of passion and enthusiasm that you just don’t see….with feeling and artistry…. " A.E. Hamberg- Carbondale, IL”

“Music Under the Stars”

“Bud's vocals and songwriting made it all happen....WOW he kicked &^%$#&*(........we will do this one again....hopefully on a regular basis.....it was really an honor having Bud.”

“melodic guitar lines tinged with blues, rock, classical and jazz influences”

"Always standing tall- even when he's sitting down"- Stephen K. - Fairview Hts, IL

“Music is really appealing! The melody is so good! Artist: Bud Summers Title: Big World”

“What groundhogs listen to when they're not looking for their shadows. A little bluesy, a little jazzy and not too far from the rock.-”