Event

Henry Lee Summer

Henry Lee Summer will be performing live at the Mitchell Opera House on March 17, 2017 at 7:00pm. This Brazil, Indiana native is self-taught on guitar, piano, and drums influenced by the best in country, R&B, rock & roll, and blues. Expressing a raw and impulsive style of rock & roll, Henry always adds his own voice and style.

Summer recorded his first single, "Sweet Love," in 1982 and put out three more original songs on various samplers. Majestic released his first full-length album, Stay With Me, in 1984. It sold over a half million copies and was followed by Time for Big Fun in 1986. Smoke and Mirrors was a rock & roll fan's delight of all new lyrics and sounds, an eclectic mixture of Summer's songwriting that represented his 25 years of writing for and being in front of an enthusiastic audience. His sales over the years have topped well over the million mark. This has given him the opportunity to be a support act for artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Money, Chicago, and Richard Marx. Although most of his touring is in Indiana, he has appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show and the Late Show with David Letterman. Summer is married and raised four children during this period, and successfully supported himself and family with music since he was 17. In September 2001, Big Drum was self-released, featuring his band that capture the fun, spirit, and passion of the music. Presenting an array of styles on the album, Summer tops it off with "Prime of Life," an autobiographical peek into his life.