Stephen Shealy, an Asheville native, plays and writes a brand of Americana music that bears his past with musical bands that have shaped his way of thinking. The acoustic guitar caught his eye at any early age and the lyrical styles of Bob Dylan, John Prine, Robert Hunter, and others caught his ear, soul, and imagination at a later age.
Eric Johnson, another Asheville native, embarked on a musical career that has come full circle. To the early beginnings as a bedroom Jimmy Page inspired guitar god to the critically acclaimed indie rock band "Archers of Loaf,” Eric's knowledge and passion for music is the foundation on which The River Kings build and cultivate their sound. Serving double duty in the band by playing drums and producing the music that appears in their first album, Person of Interest, his deepest darkest desire of producing music shines through. Eric's ability to hear and produce has elevated him to new heights and captures the true sound of the band's intent.
Josh Gibbs, also an Asheville native and local music scene giant, plays a style of lap steel guitar that only a few in America can. His lap steel and Gibson Les Paul have taken him across the world performing with various artists along the way with the most recent being a 13-show tour in the UK in the summer of 2010 with Asheville singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik. Josh's musical style and ability to adapt to the artist is what sets him apart from others and is the reason why so many artists seek him out for recording sessions and tours.
The River Kings debut album, Person Of Interest, will be released in the Spring of 2011.
