Artist Information Biography “A rising star” – “one of the most promising artist I’ve heard since ages”, these are just two examples of the overwhelming response from worldwide media after listening to her music or watching her vibrant performance. As a former member of the Duo “Seminole County”, with successful tours and gigs as opening act for Backstreet Boys “Never Gone Tour”, closing of worlds famous CBGBs in New York, one month Europe Tour, followed by the Florida GRAMMY Awards Showcase and in the beginning of 2008 a 30 days Asian Tour with 28 booked shows, in the summer of 2008 it was time for Winter Springs to focus on her solo project. Winter Springs’ background was not originally in music entertainment, as a highly skilled athlete, she received numerous awards as a top performer, along with her brothers: notable Budd Thacker #72 Florida State University, and CJ Thacker, also #72 Seminole High School, playing football. As the only female on the SHS football team, she was so successful playing both offense and defensive positions, that she was gravely thinking about a career as a Football Coach, but life went a different way after her sophomore year when female prowess and size overtook skill for her. It was actually the support of her fellow football players that led her to begin her rap interest, ultimately leading to her now music career, initially performing at local events just for the fun of it. It was that strength and self-confidence that made Jj stand out. In 2004, she released her first CD, touring the East Coast on a Readers Digest supported School Tour amassing a solid fan base of young fans. Shortly after, she teamed up to perform with producer-singer; Byron J, thus forming the duo “Seminole County”, and releasing the second self titled CD through Dave Mac Records in 2005. As an outstanding songwriter and performer, it was time to take the next step to a variant of opportunities, new music and collaboration opportunities. Winter Springs is a fountain of music, never standing still. Instrumentation Winter Springs + band are Drums, Bass, Guitar and Winter, easy and small backline, see Basic Req for details and technical rider (5 people travel) She can also perform to track with live vocals (3 people travel) Discography 2001 - Her or me - Concept Records International 2003 - Just don't say a word feat. Oksana - Concas Mondragon Productions 2004 - Seminole County Album - DaveMac Records 2007 - Reasons EP - contact music c/o Mighty Dogg 2008 - Walk Away Links http://www.winterspringsmusic.com Homepage