RUPERT WATES was born in London. He signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in 1994 and has been a full-time songwriter ever since. Since moving to the US in 2006, he has won over 25 songwriting awards. He plays more than 100 live shows a year and has performed in every state in America. Audiences everywhere respond to his brand of acoustic, melodic art/folk: haunting songs that ring true. www.rupertwates.com