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what’s in a name

Aug 19, 2024

Over the years, we’ve been asked about our band name – where does it come from? what does it mean? who the f is Kingsley? – and I never had a good story. I always wanted one, and that desperation was sometimes obvious. I told a reporter once “It rained a lot and a guitar…

Music, at this particular moment in time

Jul 03, 2024

Last year, we played a show in Boston that was pretty awesome. It was sold out, jam-packed. Sing-alongs to songs. An appearance by our old violinist/singer Eva. Skeletons hanging off the ceiling. Even my kids were there, wondering why it was so loud. We played a few new tunes and many old tunes, and they…

Content!

Feb 29, 2024

After many years together as a band, we have come to a harsh realization: we are very bad at social media. Back in the day when music muckity mucks would demand we “post more content!” we would typically respond with a poorly framed picture of a crappy van. Maybe one reason we’re so bad is…

The kids are alright

Jan 23, 2024

The other night at the Millennium Stage was special. Not just because of the special guests that joined us on stage (friend! wife!), or because there was fierce crowd competition with Frozen the Musical, or because of the infinite space and beauty of the Kennedy Center. The real reason was that there were all sorts of kids…

The Kennedy Center

Dec 20, 2023

The world is crap right now and it’s sometimes hard (for me at least) to stay focused on what’s right in front of me, and getting up on stage – in a beautiful venue to boot – is a nice reminder of how awesome things can be. ​ That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that…