The Econoline Kings
The Econoline Kings make original music that's informed by influences from Carl Perkins to Tom Waits and Willie Nelson. With other influences ranging from the number 7 to Julius Caesar, this obviously humorous trio performs rockabilly stylings from right here in the greater Springfield area.
Guitarist/singer James Heflin was born in Texas and grew up in the Deep South, so he's responsible for showing up with the heat and humidity. Heflin brings his experience playing Gypsy jazz in Wood Green Empire to The Econoline Kings, making for a deep-fried sound with an unusual brand of twang. The rest of the Econoline Kings, Greg Silveira on bass and Josh Martin on drums, hail from eastern Massachusetts. They are accomplished songwriters, and regularly play their compositions as an acoustic duo under the name Martin & Silveira. In 2002, they won the WRSI singer/songwriter contest, and recorded the album Appomattox.