- The Kingston Springs
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bio: Not many people can say that fresh out of high school they were releasing a highly recognized EP, performing at Starry Nights Music Festival with Keller Williams and Cage the Elephant, getting airtime on Nashville’s Lightning 100 and rocking the BMI stage at Lollapalooza 2011. The Kingston Springs from (you guessed it) Kingston Springs, Tennessee are doing much more than (just) chasing girls these days. Since their first phenomenal festival performances at Starry Nights and Next Big Nashville 2010, TKS have been successfully winning crowds over, headlining and sharing bills with Girl Talk, Matt Costa, Morning Teleportation, and The Features. TKS have also seen their name on multiple major festival bills (Austin City Limits, SXSW, Lollapalooza, Langerado, Florida Music Fest).Their latest EP, “Vacation Time,” has created quite the buzz not only amongst fans, but industry executives alike. An original sound with older influences, these young men have nailed it. A west coast feel with classic rock roots, their solid rhythm section (Alexander Geddes, bass; Mattew DeMaio, drums) allow singer Ian Ferguson to show off his pristine and downright catchy vocals. Accompanied by James Guldry (guitar, keys, horn, “utility man”) the boys have mastered dreamlike harmonies and clever instrumental breakdowns. Their collaborative method of songwriting has given their performances and their EP a cohesive and unique energy. TKS have plans to release their first full-length album, currently untitled, in early 2012. They have been tirelessly recording the new album in Ian Ferguson’s family studio all summer as if it were the 1970s again- all recorded to tape. From stage presence to sound, musicality to charm, The Kingston Springs are well on their way to the top – and by the looks of things, they are here to stay.
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