More than A Feeling: Dean Summers guitarist and leader of Boston, Styx, Foreigner and Toto Tribute Bands

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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