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Who are we?

May 07, 2025

On June 3, I’m playing a ‘solo’ set as part of the Earfull series, which brings together musicians and writers on one stage at the very cool Branchline in Watertown, MA. (Only standing room tix are left!). The problem is that I’m scared of music and of performing, so a few bandmates that you know and love…

Once a Year at the Burren

Oct 17, 2024

Boston peeps, reasons you should come to our once-a-year show Saturday night: (1) The Burren is a gem. It was such a blast last year. (2) There may or may not be skeletons hanging from the ceiling (3) there will be new tunes (4) there will be guests (5) there will be an awesome band…

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…