Bob Spring

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“His confidence in performance tells the tale of a man that has no need to prove himself, what you see is what you get, and with no airs and graces, he does exactly that, right in front of your eyes from centre stage. Bob hones his style to one of his own creation, giving us a unique twist on “Alternative Country”, where he speaks of not only the heart and soul, but real life situations, experiences and observations giving us a first-hand view into the life of a true professional.”

— Ian Davies - International Music Journalist and Director of Core Global Media

BIOGRAPHY - BOB SPRING

Biography (Eng)

Singer-Songwriter Bob Spring is a thoroughbred musician. He started playing violin at the age of 6. When he discovered his voice – there was a problem in singing and playing violin. Additionally he discovered Elvis Presley. So the step shifting and becoming a guitar player was a small one. His first band at school in Zug was Insanity – playing their originals. At the young age of 16 he became the professional lead singer of Backwash, a Kick Ass Rock’n’Roll band that gained international recognition including a record deal with the Houston TX based label Perris Records. For 10 years they toured all over Europe and released an EP “Feel Rock” (2003) as well as a long player “Kick Ass!” (2006). In 2007 he started his solo-career and since then wrote the incredible amount of more than 600 songs – mostly produced and arranged in his home studio. “I am a painstaking songwriter, even though I often find it pretty hard to stay focused” he describes himself.

Bob released his first solo EP “West End EP” (2009) followed by the LP “Run From Death” in June 2013 – the start of dark country/junk blues developed by him. In May 2014 he released his second full length album named „Dust And Arrows“. No squiggles, no moaning, sober but still melodic. The album of former Krokus opening act sounds like summer, granted, a summer with some dark rain clouds in the sky.

Being Swiss-Italo-American, Bob defines his own style, sort of a mix-up of Alternative-Country, Americana and Singer-Songwriter kind of thing. A club tour in his country of origin brought Bob Spring to the homeland of his heart, the United States of America. Bob likes touring, especially touring the States, where in 2012 he played shows across the country including New York, Nashville and Los Angeles at well-known venues such as the Hotel Indigo (Nashville, TN) or the Whisky a go-go on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The USA Tour 2014 kicked off in October in New York going on through Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Nevada, Arizona and California.

He recorded a second album in 2014 with his band “THE CALLING SIRENS”; “Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens” was released in March 2015
„I always knew that it’s not going to be easy to become a professional musician, especially nowadays and being on tour for 2 months surely is a physical and a mental challenge. Still I think I get rewarded richly for all the hard work when I see so many people in so many different countries and cultures. I never would have met them without my music .”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TO DATE

2017:

Showcased the upcoming BSCS Album at MAUZ music club playing the new songs in front of an audience for the first time.
Released the single "The Blue For The Hope"
Recorded the upcoming Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens album
Played many shows at well known summer festivals.

2016:

Released a FREE Album called "FLESH AND RUST" which is dedicated to Michal Kral who was, so Bob, a father-like and a very good friend of his. Michal Passed away in Oct. 2016.
Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens toured Ireland in May playing well known venues.
BSCS released their 2016 single called "Hold on restless heart" which is a good preview of the upcoming, second album's perception. The second Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens album is to be expected in 2017. Stay tuned!
Bob Spring released several new singles such as "The Darkest Place", "Spit Me Out And Lick Me Up" (watch the video) and "Gone when you wake". Further on he released all the COVER SONGS he recorded during the last few years, the download of the 2CD album is totally free but also available as a limited, handmade 2CD Digipack for the die-hard fans.

2015:

Released the first LP Album with his brand new live band "The Calling Sirens". Check it out here!
Played at the worlds famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland along with Paolo Nutini, Sam Smith, Portishead and many more.
Recorded 3 LIVE videos with 5 cameras. One shot videos. Two of them have already been released through Social Media Channs: "Guess I'm not a friend" and "Monuments of our time"
Wrote and recorded many more songs – release planned as the next "Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens" record.
Released the handmade "Limited Edition 2015" and the singles "Barren Run" and "Country Gent"
Released the side project singles of. Curly Tonic x Bob Spring

2014:

Played 19 Shows across the United States of America... From small bars in New York City to legendary venues like "The Basement" in Nashville TN, the WDVX Blue Plate Special Radio show to the Whisky a go go in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. All shows listed here.
Release of „Dust And Arrows“ – The „REAL“ Bob Spring Album. 15 Songs, Home recorded and 100% authentic.
Recorded about 400 Songs.
Release the singles „Tijuana“ and „California Sun“
Recording the “Bob Spring & The Calling Sirens” LP