While SUMMIT was founded in the fall months of 2003, its roots go back years earlier when ten year old Tim White and seven year old Peter Lanctot were growing up studying classical music together in their eastern Pennsylvania home town. Their knowledge and appreciation of classical, jazz, and contemporary music simultaniously grew as they both got older. During his sophomore year of college at Lehigh University, Tim started a band with fellow students Rob, Eric, and renowned Irish musician Terry McLaughlin. They were immediately successful in landing numerous high-profile shows and their initial recordings spread rapidly via the internet. In the winter months of 2004, it was decided that Peter join the group with his virtuosic violin, guitar, and vocal talent. While SUMMIT's music is heavily influenced by contemporary jam bands such as The Dave Matthews Band and Dispatch, their aformentioned roots in classical music as well as Jazz and funk create a new sound that is all theirs. The group's success is most attributed to their exciting and innovative live act. From trading instruments mid song to creative jam sessions, the band is constantly shifting the musical canvas to entertain their growing fanbase. SUMMIT released their first full-length album "Vertiginous" in June 2006. The album was produced by famed Jazz Bassist and producer, Gene Perla. In 2007, with the addition of keyboardist Mike Paquet, the band headed back into the studio to record a live-in-studio double-album. The outcome of these sessions, "Predictably Gray" will be released in late July 2007.
Eric Winokur is sponsored by Zildjan Cymbals, RMV Drums, and Joe's Drum Shop of Beverly, Massachusetts.
Contact: SUMMIT Management at [email protected]
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