Seattle singer-songwriter Carson Henley, a classically trained (Suzuki) piano player from age 3, was taught to appreciate timeless music. This excluded commercial radio, since Carson’s mother (a professional singer) and his record-collecting father did not allow the "offensive lyrics" of the day in their home. So Carson and his sisters grew up listening to the classics, educating themselves on Stevie Wonder, Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye and many others. And though Carson’s sound confirms those rich, soulful roots, his gritty vocals and tight, modern production on his new album, 100 HOURS, is anything but old school. 100 HOURS received numerous honors including Best Pop Album from the Independent Music Awards Vox Pop, #2 Album of the Year from Blues Rock Review and was selected a Top 10 Singer Songwriter by Guitar Center's National Contest.