Monique Staffile Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar,Mandolin, Accordion Caleb Sherman Pedal Steel, Banjo, Dobro, Lap Steel and Bg Vocals Justin Sherman Rhythm Guitar and Bg Vocals A Wonder Lead Guitar Brother Love Drums and Bg Vocals Nicolas diPierro Bass Guitar, Jaw Harp and Bg Vocals
Influences
Sounds Like
Catch up with HER & Kings County, from the CMA fan Fest in Nashville, Tn to the summer festivals, and everything in between......July '09 is hotter then ever!!
"When you think of country music, New York City probably doesn't come to mind. But the big apple always had a great country music scene and HER & Kings County are living proof. Their potent blend of NYC attitude and southern rock has made them a NYC must see. As you already know, they're ready for the big time." - CMT
Vagabonds; Gypsies; Nomads- The six musicians collectively known as Her & Kings County could easily be described by the casual observer as any of these. They write and record their own music. They’ve opened shows for Kid Rock in front of ten thousand fans, immediately followed by a club gig in front of less than ten. It doesn’t matter, the result is always the same – one listen to the band’s self-described “city-country,” a mash-up of New York City attitude, southern rock grooves, and killer harmonies and they’re all hooked.
Formed in 2004 in Kings County NYC, Her&KC have willingly foregone the trappings of a “normal” lifestyle, literally including the roofs over their heads, in favor of the pursuit of music. Since June 2008 the band has been on the road, map-dotting the country in a conversion van towing a trailer like an endless dysfunctional family vacation. Making it back to NYC only twice in 2008 and touring on a shoestring budget, it didn’t make much sense for them to pay rent on empty apartments so they gave them up, often in favor of a single hotel room. When the band finds itself with a rare week of downtime they can be found renting a house in some remote location writing, recording, and rehearsing.
If Hollywood were casting a movie about a non-stop band-on-the-run, they’d need look no further than the members of Her&KC. There’s Monique, the consummate front woman- she’s Robert Plant, David Lee Roth, and Fergie rolled into one; Caleb “KBC” Sherman holds down the musical fort playing just about any instrument ever made and producing and co-writing the band’s music; Brother Love on drums – The curly-haired Dean Martin, dedicated to the ladies; A. Wonder on lead guitar is the “rock star’s rock star” – somebody wake him up so we can get back on the road; bass player Nic DiPierro is the technology buff. You’ll find him online almost anytime; and Justin Sherman, the guitar player your mother should have warned you about.
From their three independently recorded and released CDs “City-Country,” “1609,” and the recently completed “Austin Bottom Road,” the countless video clips that can be found on their website, to graphic design, merchandise, and photography, Her&KC has been doing it their own way and it’s working.
They’ve been featured on CMT, GAC, in Country Weekly magazine, and even on CNN. They began making regular trips to in Nashville in early 2008 and the ever-expanding collective of new friends they’ve made is helping them grow their following in a big way. In just the past year they’ve had the opportunity to open not only for Kid Rock, but also for Montgomery Gentry, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Pat Green, Randy Houser, Shooter Jennings, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Daniels, and the list continues to grow.
Next stop – your town. It won’t be long before that conversion van is retired in favor of bigger wheels and bigger stages but until then if you see Her&KC coming, they’d sure appreciate a place to crash and a home-cooked meal. There’s probably a free CD in it for you!
"When you think of country music, New York City probably doesn't come to mind. But the Big Apple has always had a great country music scene and HER & Kings County are living proof…they're ready for the big time."
- CMT
Every time we find a good location with some kind of power source, we'll hook up the pro tools rig, and record a Live From video, whether it's in a TREE, FARM HOUSE, or VAN, it's ALWAYS LIVE.
Hello friends. This is Jason from Whiskey Jims in Tahlequah, OK. I'm booking bands now...if you need any help I'm yours. Thanks again for rocking our house. You were the best we ever had, no lie!!!
www.myspace.com/blakecarpenter www.twitter.com/blakecarpenter yahoo im : blakecarpentermusic email : blakecarpentermusic@yahoo.com http://blakecarpentermusic.blogspot.com/ Contact me and be a fan on every network! Thanks for checking out my music! Hope you like it, continue to follow me online for the progress of my music and albums.
hi thanx fer the add...check out cornfed.com for accessories, clothing, and more .. check out the site and receieve a free t-shirt if the pop-up appears =D giving out 10,000 shirts!!
Sorry to hear about Santa!!! I heard there was a "wild" pack of animals that broke out of the Brooklyn Zoo that was spotted around Nashville causing quite a fuss. You might need to check into that!!!
So stoked our favorite band is recording!!!!! We can't wait to hear your music. One of these days we will walk in to best buy and buy your music!!! Are you guys going to make Monique drive the new tour bus!! Just kidding. Pulling for your guys 100%!! Jay
It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
thank you so much for being friends i really appreciate having you as my pal. looks like you have you have it GOING ON!!! It's amazing what we can do with hard work and believing in ourselves!! God Bless!! XoXo Nicollette