SUMMER OSBORNE with Kristie Stremel, Pacia Elaine & Zaire Imani

Kristen Goodman / Hi Point Entertainment presents SUMMER OSBORNE Live at The Corner Gates, a beautiful new venue in South St. Louis on Cherokee & Lemp. Spoken word artists Pacia Elaine & Zaire Imani aka Mama Blue will get the evening started. Then, our special guest from Kansas City, singer/songwriter KRISTIE STREMEL, will take the stage. Summer Osborne will close out the evening, playing new songs from her latest albums, some of your favorites from her earlier work, and a little bit of everything in between. This is a "listening room" style event, so you can fully enjoy the artists. No talking will be permitted during the show. Doors at 6pm; Show at 7pm 18+ $7 General Admission $15 VIP includes reserved comfortable seating near the stage and admission to the VIP After Party at Lilly's Music & Social House (after party includes one free drink). No refunds issued after April 8, 2016. TICKETS ONLINE AT http://tinyurl.com/summerstl ----------------------------------------------------------------------- More about the artists: Summer Osborne is an award winning American singer-songwriter who entertains audiences throughout the US and Canada with her magical brand of melodic and lyrically potent genre-jumping performances. She masterfully amalgamates the human condition, spirituality, truth, love and healing. When Osborne’s kaleidoscope of music is infused with her charismatic stage presence and naturally humorous personality, every show leaves the listener wanting more. Summer’s eighth album, As I Am, was released in June of 2013 to rave reviews and has been hailed as her best yet. Many fans are adopting it as the “sound track to my life.” The album is generously being played on various formats, including community and college radio and live streaming stations, as well as receiving play in Unity Church Services and professional counseling and therapy offices. “Grace” (Track 11) won a 2013 RightOutTV Music and Video award. Monica Soto, from Camp Magazine KC, says, “The beginning track explains it all — Osborne tells it like it is. She has a positive attitude and she is supremely talented. Osborne is soul to the bone and honest. When I was a judge for HRC’s Battle of the Bands, I saw Osborne do those riffs live. They are complicated to play, and Osborne pulls it off while singing at the same time like she was born to do it. Saying I was blown away is an understatement. Lyrically, the song ‘Stand’ is my favorite. It’s empowering in every way, and every LGBTQ person can relate to it. This album is riddled with so many great and catchy songs, but if I had to name some favorites, I’d choose ‘Battleground,’ ‘Follow the Love,’ and my absolute favorite, ‘Solution.’” As a testament to her power vocals, Mark Manning of KKFI 90.1 FM KC states, “I LOVE the new album, and I believe Summer has one of the most incredible voices singing today!!” Summer Osborne first graced the stage at the tender age of four, but has been performing her original tunes for fans since 2005. During that time, lyrics and melodies have been continuously flowing through her, resulting in eight albums. When listening to her entire catalog, one can certainly see her evolution as a songwriter. “Be Still,” from The Scenic Route (2012) earned a 2012 RightOutTV Music and Video award. Osborne and her manager / wife, Lori, are currently on tour promoting As I Am. When they are not busy being road warriors, they can be found on their family farm in Vandalia, IL. Since deciding to focus on her musical career (performing and writing) full time in 2009, Summer has remained on tour, doing shows at venues and festivals far and wide. Summer played at National Women’s Music Festival in 2012, and SXSW in 2012 and 2013. She has played music at Pridefests all over the Mid-West US & Canada, including: Pridefest St. Louis (2005-2013); Vancouver Pride – British Columbia, Canada (2011); Mid-MO Pride – Columbia, MO (2011-2013); Halifax Pride - Nova Scotia, Canada (2010); Mid-South Pride - Memphis, TN (2005 and 2010-2012); Springfield Pride - Springfield, MO (2009 and 2013); Kentuckiana Pride - Lexington, KY (2009); Metro East Pride - Belleville, IL (2008 and 2011-2013). Osborne has shared the stage with Holly Near, The Indigo Girls, Tret Fure, Melissa Ferrick, Melanie DeMore, Suzanne Westenhoefer, God-Des and She, Alix Olson, Andrea Gibson, Julie Goldman, Dana Goldberg, Big Bad Gina, Patrice Pike, The Dollyrots, Jen Foster, Sugarbeach, The Cliks, Crystal Waters, Martha Wash, RJ Helton, Jennifer Holliday, and Kimberley Locke. Summer Osborne’s only goal: to change the world by changing people’s minds about themselves… she needs LOVE, MUSIC, and YOU. www.reverbnation.com/summerosborne Singer/songwriter Kristie Stremel hails from the town of Hays, KS, and originally got into music via playing Johnny Cash songs with her father (who plays guitar), as well as being inspired after catching a local Joan Jett concert. Shortly thereafter, at the age of 15, Stremel formed her first garage band. After relocating to Kansas City, Stremel began playing solo acoustic sets that consisted of half originals and half covers. She was invited to join alt-rockers Frogpond in the late '90s, contributing rhythm guitar to their 1996 debut album on Columbia Tri Star, Count to Ten (which was produced by Everclear's Art Alexakis). Two years later Stremel left the group, formed the power pop trio Exit 159, and issued an EP, Lost On Earth (1997), and full-length, A Song For Every Mood (1998) before the group split up in 2000. She returned to the studio right away to record as a solo artist. Stremel released The Detour EP (2000), and in the spring of 2001, Stremel issued her full-length debut, the country-tinged All I Really Want, on the Slewfoot label (produced by Lou Whitney). She released another full-length album with Slewfoot; Here Comes The Light (2003) before the label went under. Stremel again teamed up with friend and producer Lou Whitney, and released 10 Years (2006), and Color Of Stars (2010). Stremel, who often jokes about barely graduating high school, also earned a Bachelors Of Fine Arts Degree from the University Of Kansas 2010. On April 1, Stremel released Songwriter (2014) on her own label Stremeltone. This is her first self-produced album and will tour in the Spring and Summer. Armed with coffee, her guitar, and a catalog of over 75 published songs, she continues to zigzag the US performing with a band and/or solo acoustic. www.kristiestremel.com