Steelspring is.... William Nash- guitars and vocals.
Influences
As far as other musicians that Steelspring aspires to, the list includes the traditional, like Chris Isaak and his country-esque sound, to the rather eclectic, like Rufus Wainwright and his dramatic, ever-changing repertoire, the timeless melodies of Crowded House, and the raw emotion of Jeff Buckley.
That would be one way to describe the musical offerings of Steelspring, an entity under which Chicagoan William Nash writes and performs. Steelspring’s most recent album, Better Living formulated this idea of world music-infused folk-rock, to show the influence of genres from all around the globe, while holding onto somewhat traditional aspects of American and Folk music.
“I’d like to give the listener a global experience. To have them travel the world without leaving home.” Says Nash.
And travel you will! From the Strait of Gibraltar, one can hear Arabic and Moorish characteristics on “We Can Rule The World,” to the wide-open Texas plains with the song “Crickets” and the title track “Better Living.” Steelspring even goes further to take the listener to the hot, sandy beaches of Rio de Janeiro with the Bossa Nova and Latin inspired “Hunger and Thirst.”
Steelspring likes to imagine that this “Global Folk-Rock” is something that echoes the melting pot of American Society: a conglomeration of different cultures and attitudes, put into musical form. And this idea started local, in his city of Chicago, where the different people of the community influenced Steelspring, and what musical tastes they offer.
“The city of Chicago is a great example of cultures and people of different backgrounds thrown together. I’m always inspired and fascinated by the musical aspects I can hear anywhere in this community.” Nash said.
Steelspring keeps this idea of community in mind, when all proceeds from the sale of the album Better Living are donated to the Chicago Food Depository, a non-profit organization feeding the hungry in Chicago.
CD Reviews.com says "Folksy newcomer charms and bluffs on somewhat remarkable first album." Read More
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And Illinois Entertainer -- "Steelspring’s smooth vocals make for entertaining, easy listening romantic ballads" Read More
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hey will! nice to hear from u, things are going good, yep its my birfday month! I turn 24 on the 18th of may. I told virgigalo that LP/Steelspring should serenate me with a bday song, of course, with you on vocals, hehe. that would be awesome! J/K I'll try to catch you on your next show, which i hear will be in berwyn.
it was amazing day today, we finished a song in less than three hours, u played the drums and it was all done, drummer extraordinaire steelspring, see ya sunday will.
hey bill. just wanna say nice job yesterday. we definitely need to switch instruments some time. hahaha. i like your songs by the way. see you at church.
