Campbell Station

Since coming together as a group, Campbell Ross, Elaina Conner, and Seth Ferguson have created a sound with flawless harmonies, relatable lyrics, and cultivated instrumentals. Previously, the three artists had recorded at Launch Pad Productions, so we were delighted to hear that they'd decided to combine their talents and become the perfect rock/country trio.  After recording some new songs, Campbell and Elaina sat down with us for an interview and insight to their newly formed group. 

1. How did you three meet?
E: I’ve known Seth since I was in 5^th grade! We went to the same school and church, then stayed friends. We actually ended up becoming roommates my senior year of college!  Campbell and I went to the same high school for two years but she was a grade above me so I didn’t really know her. Her cousin Taylor and I became best friends in high school, and one summer they roomed together in Nashville while interning. We went out a few times. A few years later we both ended up working at Sony/ATV and that’s when we started to get really close. Last year for my birthday, Taylor and Seth met me at Alegria, a Mexican restaurant in Green Hills (now closed, oh memories…), and Campbell stopped by before she went on a date. That’s when she and Seth met. I’m pretty sure her date took her on a plane ride… Anyways, afterwards, we all went over to Campbell’s apartment (conveniently located across the street from Alegria) and started playing songs! It was SO MUCH FUN. I’d been kind of shy about singing before and it felt awesome like puzzle pieces coming together.


2.. What inspired the name "Campbell Station?"

C: Campbell is my middle name and Elaina's maiden name, so it is a name that means a lot to both of us and has been in our family for generations. We played around with different words we thought sounded cool with "Campbell", and we concluded that we really liked the way "Station" melded with it. 

 3. What inspires you to write music?

C: Past relationships is a big inspiration; Hopefully I'll start writing more positive songs about relationships since I just started dating someone; I also have been known to write songs about other people's experiences - for example, I wrote a song about my friend whose fiánce broke the wedding off FIVE days before the wedding, which I aptly titled, "What's Wrong with You, Man?"

E: Feelings and emotions inspire me, also the desire to sing! I like coming up with melodies that make me feel when I sing them. I love harmonizing of course, and adding little background vocals and flourishes that add something extra to a song.

4. Who are some of your favorite performers? 

C: Amy Grant is flawless; Ed Sheeran is RIDICULOUSLY talented; Demi Lovato can sing her ass off! 

E: Adele, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Moon Taxi,Paramore...

There are of course SO many bands and artists that I love, but I love hearing a band/artist who can really perform live. Some people don’t sound as good live as they do on their albums. I love a concert experience that makes you feel like you just experienced something amazing/moving by being there! Also I really want to see more of my favorite bands live so I can add them to this list!


5. Who would you like to open for? 

C: Miranda Lambert!!! 

E: If we’re dreaming big and I don’t have to stay in a countryish genre, I’d say Adele, Katy Perry, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Imogen Heap, etc. Imagine the guest vocals that could happen during those concerts! Adele, please let me sing with you. Justin, please join us for some three part harmonies. But that’s just me wanting to sing with people.


6. Describe your writing process for me.

E:  Seth’s on guitar playing something awesome, Campbell is excellent at lyrics and melody, I help fine-tune lyrics and melody and contribute whenever I can. I’m still working on being a better writer! We all come up with stuff on our own too and send voice memos to each other.

 
7. Do you have a specific audience in mind when you write your music?

C: Not at all. I want anyone and everyone to be able to relate to the feelings that our music emits and to enjoy listening to our voices and music.

 
 
8. What can people expect from your live performance?

C: With the risk of seeming overly confident, we are killer live! I've never met anyone who can harmonize as creatively and beautifully as Elaina; Neither have I met anyone as musically diverse and talented as Seth. I'm very lucky to have them on my team! 



9. Where are you playing next?

E:  I’m super excited to announce that we’re playing the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga this summer, because I went to that growing up.

 
10. Do you have a website/social media? Where can we follow you?

Check out our website: www.CampbellStationMusic.com
Follow us on:  Facebook / Instagram 


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Cami Ross

Hey Nashville,

Want to meet your new favorite country singer? Cami Ross has been recording some new songs with us and we could not be more proud to introduce her to you today! She is playing at Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant on Sunday, April 12 at 7 PM.  We're so excited to watch this country girl sing, and we thought you'd might want to meet her before you drive downtown to see her!

  

A native of Tennessee, Cami Ross has been singing since she was a little girl, and honed her skills in church and in singing contests around the state.  Following a detour to Texas to get her Music Marketing degree from Baylor University, Cami returned to Nashville and made her living singing at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and other country music venues on Broadway.  She recently won the Nissan Talent Contest sponsored by NBC’s The Voice, in which more than 10,000 people voted.  She continues to write and record her own songs and perform almost weekly around hot spots in Nashville giving a fresh interpretation to old and new favorites.  Whether singing a Patsy Cline classic, a contemporary hit or one of her own original songs, Cami’s strong, pitch-perfect alto voice and her distinctive style epitomize the joy and pure entertainment of the Nashville country-music experience.  

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·  Where did you grow up?  Signal Mountain, TN right outside of Chattanooga – it’s a small precious town with one stoplight.

·  What is your first musical memory? Oh wow…I’ve been singing since I could talk. My parents tell this story about me singing the ABC’s at a restaurant in front of everyone when I was 2 years old. So my passion for music has come naturally for me pretty much since I was born.

·  What was your first song about? My first song was called “Leave Some Boys for the Rest of Us”. It was about my friend Sofi, who stole all the boys!! 

·  Where did you perform your first concert?  I don’t exactly remember my very first concert, but I can tell you that I used to play all around the greater Chattanooga area, anywhere I could. One time I played in front of a WalMart to an audience of 3, including my parents.

·  What first inspired you to write music?  I started writing music in middle school, to let out my frustrations and insecurities.

·  Does anyone else in your family play music?  Did they inspire you?  I remember when I was young, my uncles played a little guitar and sang just for fun when they were in college Other than that, the whole family is pretty confused about where I got my singing abilities. It’s random, but I’m super grateful for it!

·  Who are some of your favorite performers?  I like an array – Ed Sheeran is fabulous live. The Punch Brothers are unstoppable. And if you remember Hanson, they’re still one of my favorite bands.

·  What is your musical background?  I’ve been singing and writing songs since I was about 13. I have been performing since I probably 10, if not earlier. I participated in the musicals in high school, and performed a little bit in college. However, after I graduated is when I really started to dive into my music professionally. It’s been a whirlwind ever since (but a good one)!

·  What themes do you find yourself writing about the most?  Lost love and heartbreak seem to be recurring themes in my songs, since that’s what I’m most familiar with. I really enjoy doing fun ones too, where I can show a little attitude and release my inner Miranda.

·  Describe your writing process for me.  It looks different for each co-write. A lot of times I’ll come in and bounce ideas off of the other person, and we just pick one and go with it. Sometimes we start from scratch too.

·  Do you have a specific audience in mind when you write your music?  I would ideally love for everybody to enjoy my music!! I try to write songs that are very relatable, no matter who they are.

·  How would you describe your live performance?  I definitely get down onstage – my mom says I’m a ham! I like to dance and just have fun!

·  What emotions are you trying to make listeners feel when they heard your music?  I want my audience to feel what I’m feeling – if it’s a fun song, I want them to be able to turn the music up and roll their windows down. If it’s a ballad, I want them to hear the emotion in my voice and feel it with me.

·  What’s the greatest compliment you’ve received about your music?  The other day someone told me I’m a good songwriter – that meant so much to me, because my songs are so close to my heart, and I’m so glad that others can enjoy that along with me. 

We've been recording with Cami Ross this past month and can't wait to release her new songs! Let us know what you think about her in the comment section below! 

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Until Next Time,

Launch Pad Production 

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