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Kenny Tompkins writes and records music at his home in Frostburg, Maryland. Since 2001, he has worked as songwriter for several projects including The Royal Army recording Co, The Christmas Lights, and The Trend. He has also released 3 collections of solo material: Songs for July (2001), The Beautiful Death Of Everything (2004), and Apples & Eggs (tour only split w/ doll tearsheet- 2006). Since the formation of The RARC, Kenny has written, recorded, and produced two collective releases: Mary, Your Ghost Is Showing (2006), and Contortionist Blues, Vol. 1 (2007).

"As well as being able to pen a great tune, [Tompkins] also writes some really interesting lyrics." - Gareth Bowles, hybridmagazine.com

"Kenneth Tompkins . . . is a talent worth following." - Luther Hermanson, 30 Music Review