An Afternoon With Jim Casey of The Kingston Springs Suite

In October 1972, acclaimed songwriter and Kingston Springs resident Vince Matthews recorded an album paying homage to small town life and his home in the rural town twenty miles west of Nashville. The collection of songs highlight local residents and area landmarks, and featured well known artists and contributors such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Shel Silverstein, and Cowboy Jack Clement. The album was performed at the Kingston Springs Elementary School before a crowd which included Johnny Cash but has not been released until now. The Kingston Springs Suite is a production of Delmore Recording Society in Nashville, Tennessee and has recently been featured in the May 2015 edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. Matthew’s friend Jim Casey helped write and produce the album, and played a major role in salvaging the material. “The Kingston Springs Suite was just destined for another age,” explained Casey. “The impact of these songs and stories is much stronger today than 40 years ago. Vince and I truly loved Kingston Springs and our neighbors. It was a golden age and this story belongs to them.” Cash described the album as “a laid-out slice of life as lived and learned by a laid-back country picker who knows and loves and understands the people like you’ll find at Kingston Springs.” Mr. Casey will return to Kingston Springs on Sunday, June 7th to discuss the music, meet fans and old friends, and to play selections from the album. Mr. Casey will be at the Town of Kingston Springs Activity Center at L.L. Burn Park.  
Light refreshments will be served. In the spirit of the picnics and parties of the era, everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. CD’s and LP’s will be available for purchase and autograph.