Stu Krous grew up in Newport RI. and is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. 

He has composed, produced, and performed music for ABC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and composed all the original music for a PBS show that was nominated for an Emmy 2 years in a row. 

He has performed as an opening act for such artists as The Band, Jon Edwards, Suzanne Vega, Livingston Taylor, and Cheryl Wheeler.