the Charming third

"The Charming Third's Will Simpson was born and raised in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, and his sound certainly does a good job of proving that. His stark acoustic guitar and rustic voice blend for an authentic-feeling sound, and an extremely personal live show. Drawing inspiration from artists ranging from golden oldies, such as Bob Dylan, to more noisy contemporaries like Bright Eyes and Nickelcreek, Simpson does a masterful job of mixing the old and new to his own special folk sound.

    When the lights go down, and the guitar comes out you can be sure you're in for a treat as Simpson strums his way through crooning soft ballads(Let's Kill Christian Music) to pumping dance-alongs(The Drive Home) that will make you feel like locking arms with a partner for a few two-steps. Simpson's lyrics draw an honest look at some of the finer and less talked-of sides of Christianity, and display a heart-felt love for the simple world around us. He reaches beyond his years to provide an earthy sound that's not only intelligent and passionate about the subjects his songs speak on, but also provides a strange and comforting sense of intimacy live."    -Matt Keith - Rock Paper Scissors Magazine 07/26/07



Matt put it pretty well, much more eloquently than I could. But basically it boils down to this: I love music. It feeds me, drives me, it keeps me going. Also, I can't stand formula bands or Christian bands that feel they need to sugar coat everything to maintain their faith. I hope you like my music or connect to something I'm saying. Thanks for listening.much love.

-Will



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Live at Brandywine Studios (Somerset, KY)



"Let's Kill Christian Music"



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Press::



"Will Simpson writes gentle, heartfelt acoustic folk as The Charming Third. The Kentucky-based singer's influences include Johnny Cash and Nickel Creek.



Simpson calls his music Christian, though it's not an obvious description or overt theme in the songs. The Charming Third's latest EP, On Down the Line, even includes a track called "Let's Kill Christian Music." Though the song has a confrontational title, Simpson says he's merely frustrated with the misuse of Christianity for personal gain.



The EP contains a total of five tracks that range from intimate ballads to more lively pop tunes. Simpson's raw vocals and homey lyrics work well with the album's home-made sound." - NPR.org 11/28/07



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