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Sometimes aspiring artists spend years and years developing their music before being placed on a national platform. Then there are times when the fast forward button is hit and a new act seems to emerge almost overnight. Rush Of Fools is definitely on the divine fast track.
In an amazingly short period of time, the Birmingham, AL based band went from winning a national talent contest to landing a record deal with Midas Records, a management deal with industry veteran Andrew Patton’s Patton House Entertainment and a booking agreement with the Greg Oliver Agency. This spring the band will embark on the World on Fire Tour with By the Tree and The Turning.
The first single, “Undo” is a compelling ballad with strong lyrics that paint a portrait of mercy and grace. Willis possesses a warm, evocative voice that draws the listener into the songs, and many will find themselves in the poignant lyrics. “We see what kids are wanting and we know what they yearn for, and it’s still the same thing we yearn for,” says Willis. “A lot of the inspiration for our songs comes from talking with people and feeling the same things. I think everyone can connect to our music in some way.”
Enamored with the band’s fresh sound and pure hearts, several of the industry’s top producers signed on to help craft the project, and the band is thrilled to be working with Matt Bronlewee (Natalie Imbruglia, Jars of Clay, Leeland), Scott Davis (Jessie Daniels) and Jason Ingram, who fronts acclaimed band The Longing.
“Honestly it’s amazing to us because there is nothing special about us,” Huguley says modestly. “There’s nothing great that we’ve done. We’re not accomplished or well known. We’re just guys from Alabama who love music.”
Although he didn’t foresee a career in the arts, Huguley has always had a love for music. So did Willis, “There were three things going on in my life,” recalls Willis of his high school years. “There was baseball, there was leading worship at my church and then there were cars.”
A gifted athlete as well as musician, Willis also has a passion for restoring cars. After high school, he was attending college when a friend told him about Huguley, who was looking to recruit a lead singer for his band. “I just fell in love with his heart and passion,” says Huguley. “He had the same mindset as I did as far as worship and music. It was amazing.”
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