Join us as we welcome The Rollin’ Rust to The River House!
The Rollin' Rust is an indie/folk group from the foothills of Central New York. Being led by singer-songwriter James VanDeuson, The Rollin' Rust celebrates the distinguished writing style of a vagabond folk artist. Joined by his talented friends, Jim Hearn (lead guitarist) and Kyle Dennis (percussion) James' songs now have a distinct edginess to them, sounding almost as if you took a classic folk song and corrupted its mind with years of crazed festivals and long nights in smoky southern bar rooms. The Rollin' Rust boys have been playing music together since they were just teenagers, crafting a truly unique sound that could only be formed by such long-lasting friendship and intimate evenings with the highway itself.
Through their polished performance and colorful lyricism, The Rollin' Rust tells the noble tale of a rambling group of young dreamers, unafraid to live out of vans, buses, hotels... and at times... tents. Their truthful stories of misfortune and their unmistakable tone allows them to leave their mark, wherever they happen to end up for the night.
The Rollin' Rust recently completed their first studio album, “Road Rats.” The whole LP was tracked live at Another Recording Co. in Omaha, NE and is set to begin its release in the Summer of 2022. In doing so, The Rollin' Rust is now on the list of ever-popular musicians who have had the opportunity to work with the skilled folks at ARC including: Justin Townes Earle, Jason Mraz, Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst, Phoebe Bridgers, The First Aid Kit and many, many more.
Social Media: www.therollinrust.com
www.facebook.com/therollinrustband
www.instagram.com/therollinrustband
OPENER: Alexander Holmes
Born and raised in the Tennessee River Valley, Alexander now calls small town West Virginia home. After college he moved to Nashville and played in bars and dives most nights and on the weekends where he began to rediscover more traditional music from his youth like that of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Patsy Cline. “I love emo music, and I just want to bring that same intensity and earnestness that those bands bring to people, but using traditional instruments and cowboy chords…if you love emo and post-punk I assure you, you will love Hank Sr. and Townes, they’re the forefathers of emotional vulnerability in song...” he said in an interview in 2019 with NC Folk Fest. Holmes’ next record ‘Hollers’ is expected to drop in spring of 2023, and a regional tour will follow.
Doors: 5pm, Opener: 6pm, Headliner: 7-9pm
Tickets: $18 pre-sale, $22 day of/at the door