About the artist
Will Kruger, Guitarist, singer/songwriter and entertainer, singing to sold out crowds. Will brings a unique sense of clarity and a strong emphasis to the lyrical content of his selection of songs. His musical roots go back to the folk era where influence from the likes of Peter Paul & Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver and James Taylor have shaped his musical style.
He has toured nationally in California, Nevada, Colorado, Arkansas, Tennessee and throughout the Midwest. As solo artist Will has performed at various house concerts, libraries, conservation events, coffee houses and auditoriums. He has shared the stage with CCM legend Randy Stonehill and John Denver tribute artist Roy Rivers.
More recently Will has been recognized as a significant songwriter and has had four of his songs featured in the Lazarus Filmworks production of "God Where Are You" and “Grace Of The Father” He is also a featured performer in Nashville Tn. a number of times a year at Mike Wolfe’s American Pickers store Antique Archaeology. As well as a guest spot at Music City Smoke House & Brown's Dinner.
Will has always been attracted to the simplicity, message and melodies of folk music accompanied by the acoustic guitar. His love of the music of Peter Paul & Mary has lead him to a dream position as Noel Paul Stookey in the nationally touring premier tribute group
“Peter Paul & Mary Alive”
His compassion for the music of John Denver, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Simon has inspired Will to perform a "Singer-Songwriter Tribute” show to sold-out crowds at the Belfry Music Theatre in Williams Bay WI.. Will performed John Denver’s music at the Wheeler Opera House Aspen Colorado Oct 9th 2014 as part of the John Denver Tribute Celebration
Lyrics
English Prairie
Greseth Kruger
Verse 1
He was just a lad from Pennsylvania. Raised upon the coal and carbon plain.
Had his share of pain and doubts and struggles, but dreams that wouldn’t fade.
Verse 2
So he headed west to seek his fortune. Took a little time along the way
Stopped to rest his soul upon the prairie. And there he came to stay.
Chorus
Was it his fate to find his fortune? Or did his fate bring his eyes to see?
The beauty of the blowing grasses . . . . Here on English Prairie.
Verse 3
So he worked the land to make a living. Tilling up the soil beneath the sun
Then he met a girl with golden tresses. And with her, he fell in love.
Verse 4
Living with their dream out on the prairie. Soon they had a family to raise
Now he knew he’d found his real treasure. By the love that filled his days.
Chorus
Bridge
Seasons turned and Years rolled on a community did rise.
As many settled here to spend their lives
Verse 5
Now they know that lad from Pennsylvania Rests below that golden prairie sea.
Underneath the fields of blowing grasses, a treasured legacy.
Verse 6
For the generations that have followed. And the families that paved the way
I to live my life on English Prairie, and to them, I sing this song today.
Chorus
Nippersink Songs 2014