Past Shows
Past Shows
SHOW CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED Vanessa Collier A special Encore Performance
SHOW CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED - ALL TICKET BUYERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL Join us in welcoming back...Vanessa Collier for a special encore performance. Last time Vanessa was on stage at the Rusty Rail she tore the house down. 2019 BMA winner and 7 time nominee. Read More
SHOW CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED The Suitcase Junket
SHOW CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED - ALL TICKET BUYERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL. The Suitcase Junket - Awesome ! It's great to host The Suitcase Junket once again. TSJ is out on tour supporting the fantastic new album - Mean Dog, Trampoline, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. Don't miss this show...seriously. Read More
SHOW CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED Rusty Rail LIVE Presents:
Steve Forbert
CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED - ALL TICKET BUYERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL. We welcome back our friend Steve Forbert ! Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit back in 1979. Forty-plus years later, he’s still writing acclaimed songs having released 20 studio albums, including a Grammy-nominated tribute to Mississippi legend, Jimmie Rodgers. He has seen his songs performed by the likes of Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart, been inducted into the Mississippi Hall of Fame, and even appeared opposite Cyndi Lauper in her music video for ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’! Steve is back with another studio album of his favorite cover songs in an album he titles, "Early Morning Rain." Read More
SHOW CANCELED Hill Country Blues with GRAMMY Nominated:
RL Boyce
accompanied by: Lightnin' Malcolm
CANCELED - ALL TICKET BUYERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL. The Real Deal - This is a very special & super rare performance of a true Hill Country Bluesman, RL Boyce. Grammy nominated for best traditional Blues Album, "Rollin and Tumblin", it is said that RL rarely leaves Como Mississippi but his music is well known all over the world. RL will be accompanied by Lighnin' Malcolm and we are super fortunate and honored to host them both here in Mifflinburg PA Read More
A very special evening with:
Crystal Bowersox
with: special guest David Luning
Excited to welcome back Crystal Bowersox with special guest David Luning. There’s a sincerity and authenticity about Season 9 American Idol Runner-up that captivated millions of hearts. She has performed alongside of Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, Alanis Morrisette, Michael Franti and BB King. Catch Crystal for a special night at the Rusty Rail. Read More
John Nemeth
One of the best vocalist working today, John Németh has received a multitude of nominations for Blues Blast and Blues Music Awards, with four consecutive BMA nominations for the B.B King Entertainer Of The Year Award. John Németh continues to be one of the hottest touring artists, nationally and internationally with his Memphis band The Blue Dreamers, They are simply taking the world by storm. Read More
PA Crude ... Classic Rock Refined
Rusty Rail's own Scott Bachman and company bring Pa. Crude's Premium Blues and Classic Rock to the Rusty Rail Live stage. It's always a fun night when these guys are on stage. Read More
An Evening with:
DEADGRASS
Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia Multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk and Grammy award winner C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Read More
An Evening with:
Alexis P. Sutter
Alexis P. Sutter IS BACK at the Rusty Rail with her new album.. "Be Love". Alexis and her band burst on to the music scene at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Rambles. "She is one of those wonderful spirits, she's got her arms around you; you can feel that” - Levon Helm A true vocal phenomenon. Read More
Rusty Rail LIVE Presents:
Davina & The Vagabonds
Propelled headlong by Davina's mega-watt personality, Davina's live performance must be seen to be believed. She is the rare dichotomy of the shy, self-professed and tentative personality juxtoposed with a primal piano prowess and look-at-me brass that embodies the idea of "showmanship." In her, Janis Joplin meets Bette Midler meets Dr. John... Amazing. Read More
An Unbelievable Evening with:
Kat Wright
WELCOME BACK KAT & CO. ! - Kat's first show here at the Rail was 100% top notch. We are most excited for her return - Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Read More
Sugar Mountain Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young
Sugar Mountain brings to life the Neil Young concert experience, covering all of the best known songs, hits and deep cuts that are sure to thrill all, from the most ardent of fans to the casual Neil listener. Read More
Jeremy Pinnell
with very special guest: Chris Rattie & The New Rebels
Honored to welcome - Jeremy Pinnell - One of Rollings Stone's top 10 artists you need to know. "Hardscrabble honky-tonk at its best, nodding to Johnny Cash and Buck Owens in equal measure. Ties of Blood and Affection is a stellar collection that could earn Pinnell comparisons to Sturgill Simpson.” - ROLLING STONE
Chris Rattie & The New Rebels
The band is a roosty, and dynamic three piece, whose sound ranges from raw, elemental rock n roll to harmony driven acoustic ballads. The New Rebel’s sound is simultaneously anthemic, cathartic, and intimate. Chris Rattie’s crafted tales of lovers, losers, and dreamers wrap themselves around hard driving rhythm, greasy electric guitar, and gritty harmonica, forming a rough and tumble fusion of rock, blues, country, and folk.
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The Nighthawks
The Legends of Blues and Roots Rock, one of the hardest working bands, and one of the all time great bar bands return to the Rusty Rail. Finally ! Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
Driftwood
Welcome back Driftwood ! On tour with their new album 'Tree of Shade'. Anyone familiar with the Americana music scene knows this Upstate, New York-based band has cut their teeth on a killer live show. With a never-ending tour schedule and a steady buzz, they have built a very solid underground fan base. Read More
Vanessa Collier
We proudly welcome Vanessa Collier to Rusty Rail LIVE ! - 2019 BMA Award Winner and 5 - time nominee. ! “There’s a young lady [Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing.” - BUDDY GUY Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
Willie Watson
We are proud to welcome back ..Willie Watson ! Willie has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions. He’s a folksinger in the classic sense: a singer, storyteller, and traveller, with a catalog of songs that bridge the gap between the past and present. As a cofounder of Old Crow Medicine Show and touring partner with Dave Rawlings & Gillian Welch, this year Willie made his acting debut in the Coen Brothers’ Netflix hit movie The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and his voice graces the Oscar nominated song “When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings.” Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
SHOW POSTPONED - TO BE RESCHEDULED. Alexis P. Suter & the Alexis P. Suter Band
Alexis P. Sutter IS BACK at the Rusty Rail with her new album BE LOVE. Alexis and her band burst on to the music scene at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Rambles, where they became regulars, performing for over 2 years and 100 shows. A true vocal phenomenon. Read More
Grammy Nominated
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
Get on your feet ! Chenier, a GRAMMY®-nominated, world-renowned musician and recording artist, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists including his GRAMMY® awarded father, Clifton Chenier (“The King of Zydeco”), Paul Simon, Joe Sample and Ray Parker, Jr. CJ and the Red Hot Louisiana Band will have you up on your feet and dancing. Read More
Robert Kimbrough Sr.
Robert Kimbrough Sr continues the Cotton Patch Soul Blues style created by his father, the legendary Junior Kimbrough. From North Mississippi to the Rusty Rail Live stage ! Read More
Mike Zito
with very special guest: Jeremiah Johnson
Rusty Rail live Welcomes... Mike Zito. Mike hits the Rail while touring in support of his latest release ' First Class Life' ! We also would like to welcome very special guest Jeremiah Johnson. Its going to be a great night ! Read More
Dana Fuchs
Rusty Rail Live proudly welcomes back Dana Fuchs ! The last time Dana performed at the Rail, she saved the show with a fantastic all acoustic performance. Without a sound system and any amplification she... TORE - THE HOUSE- DOWN ! This time we are backing that voice with TEN THOUSAND watts of juice. Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
The THE BAND Band
A Tribute to The Band ! Celebrating the music of Levon Helm - Rick Danko - Garth Hudson - Robbie Robertson & Richard Manuel. While The Band may be long gone from the stage, The THE BAND Band is keeping their sound and spirit alive and well with authentic, true-to-form renditions of their legendary repertoire. Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
Kat Wright
Kat Wright, whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Read More
Steve Forbert with special guest Jesse Bardwell
We welcome back our friend Steve Forbert ! At a time when rootsy rock was fading in favor of punkedged bands such as the Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie, Forbert’s folk-pop “Romeo’s Tune” hit #11 on the charts and brought him into the international spotlight. Read More
Joe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker is a true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer and prolific songwriter. Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner, has toured extensively throughout his career, performing at the world’s most renowned music festivals, and earned a legion of dedicated fans. Read More
John Nemeth
One of the best vocalist working today, John Németh has received a multitude of nominations for Blues Blast and Blues Music Awards, with four consecutive BMA nominations for the B.B King Entertainer Of The Year Award. John Németh continues to be one of the hottest touring artists, nationally and internationally with his Memphis band The Blue Dreamers, They are simply taking the world by storm. Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
Dave Brown & The Dishonest Fiddlers
Rusty Rail Live proudly welcomes, Dave Brown & The Dishonest Fiddlers. This top shelf string band brings their unique homegrown sound to the RR stage for the first time ! Read More
PA Crude ... Classic Rock Refined
Rusty Rail's own Scott Bachman and company bring Pa. Crude's Premium Blues and Classic Rock to the Rusty Rail Live stage. Read More
The Weeklings
THE WEEKLINGS are America’s most unique tribute to the music and inspiration of THE BEATLES, performing explosive renditions of Beatles classics, uniquely arranged Beatles nuggets plus brilliant Beatles-inspired power-pop originals. Read More
The Nighthawks
The Legends of Blues and Roots Rock, one of the hardest working bands and one of the all time great bar bands come to the Rusty Rail. Finally ! Read More
An Evening with:
Jim Lauderdale
A very special night with the Ambassador of Americana. Jim Lauderdale is a multiple Grammy® and Americana Music Association Award- winning musician and one of the most respected artists working the Americana, Bluegrass and Country music communities today. Read More
Nick Moss Band
Chicago guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nick Moss is a bona fide bluesman down to his soul. He is a 30-year veteran of the city’s take-no-prisoners blues scene. Nick has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from Buddy Guy and praise from Jambase, Relix, and Gratefulweb.com among many others. Read More
A Very Special Evening with:
The Commonheart
With gritty vocals over rock riffs and horns, The Commonheart delivers an emotion-packed, soulful sound that lights up any stage. The Commonheart's sound is a true testament to the past while completely holding its own as one of today's most promising acts. Read More
An Evening with:
Driftwood
The energy of rock n’ roll is impossible to categorize – mercurial, specific to its beholder and profoundly reflective. From the Binghamton, New York music scene comes Driftwood, a band with a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind. Read More
Popa Chubby
Larger than life bluesman Popa Chubby is a powerful force out of the New York blues scene. He is back at the Rusty Rail with his new Album " Two Dogs" Read More
An Evening with:
Danielle Nicole
Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of Kansas City blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album “Wolf Den.” In 2018, Nicole returns with a follow-up release via Concord Records. Read More
The Suitcase Junket
The Suitcase Junket is back ! His last show at the Rusty Rail was fantastic.. don’t miss this one. Read More
The Frank Wicher Band
The Susquehanna Valley's very own Frank Wicher and the Frank Wicher Band is coming to the Rusty Rail Live stage ! Read More
Anthony Gomes
he Toronto born singer/songwriter/guitarist, named 'One of the Top Ten Guitarists' in the world by Music Tasters Choice, has released 11 albums and performed concerts in 17 countries. In November 2017 Gomes won 'Best Musician (Live Performance)' at the 37th Annual European Blues Awards. Read More
Down Home Swing:
Woody Pines
" A rollicking, engaging, amalgam of old - time blues and jug band sensibilities..." - Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman
"Woody Pines is the best band I ever heard in my life I swear ... I'm their biggest fan now! " - Billy Joe Shaver
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Albert Cummings
“A barrage of guitar pyrotechnics that calls to mind a grand mix of the styles of past masters like Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Hendrix.” – "Bluesprint Magazine" Read More
Victor Wainwright &The Train
Touring in support of his new album " Victor Wainwright & The Train", Victor returns to the Rusty Rail for a highly anticipated show. 2017 BMA Winner Piano Player of the Year - 2016 BMA Band of the Year & BB King Entertainer of the Year - 2016 Blues Blast Contemporary Blues Album of the Year Read More
Steve Forbert with special guest Jesse Bardwell
At a time when rootsy rock was fading in favor of punkedged bands such as the Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie, Forbert’s folk-pop “Romeo’s Tune” hit #11 on the charts and brought him into the international spotlight. Read More
An Evening with American Idol's
Aaron Kelly
Everyone remembers Aaron Kelly's run on American Idol season nine! Aaron has also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Show with David Letterman, Access Hollywood and on the Wendy Williams Show. Read More
Alexis P. Suter
Alexis P. Sutter IS BACK at the Rusty Rail with her new album.. "Hat Trick, The Essential Recordings." Alexis and her band burst on to the music scene at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Rambles, where they became regulars, performing for over 2 years and 100 shows. A true vocal phenomenon, Read More
The Gabe Stillman Band
Back by popular demand, Gabe hits the stage at the Rusty Rail with a feel-good, fire-breathin’ freight train of blues. The Gabe Stillman Band is a musical force to be reckoned with! Read More
Direct from the Mississippi Hill Country:
Cedric Burnside Project
Direct from the Mississippi Hill Country to the Rusty Rail Live stage, Cedric is back ! Catch this vibe again, or see it for the first time, and find out what everyone has been talking about. Grandson of the legendary RL Burnside- Winner of FIVE Blues Music Awards USA- Best Drummer/ Best New Artist. A powerhouse duo featuring Cedric Burnside on Drums/ Vocals/ Guitar and the amazing Trent Ayers on Electric Guitar. Read More
John Nemeth
“One of the best vocalist working today, John Németh has received a multitude of nominations for Blues Blast and Blues Music Awards, with four consecutive BMA nominations for the B.B King Entertainer Of The Year Award. ... John Németh continues to be one of the top-tier performers for soul & blues music. You certainly can’t go wrong with this one!” Blues Blast – Mark Thompson, 05/5/2017 Read More
Johnny Winter All Star Band
Join Paul Nelson and Johnny's Band in a concert experience that promises to be a Rock and Blues bash like no other. The Johnny Winter Allstar Band has been wowing audiences everywhere performing the incredible music played and loved by the late great Blues/Rock legend Johnny Winter. Read More
PA Crude ... Classic Rock Refined
Rusty Rail's own Scott Bachman and company bring Pa. Crude's Premium Blues and Classic Rock to the Rusty Rail Live stage. Read More
Rusty Rail Live Presents - An Evening with:
Badfinger's Joey Molland
Legendary star Joey Molland of Badfinger performs a very special storytellers show, " " Badfinger, Beatles & Beyond; An Acoustic Autobiography " , Read More
The Suitcase Junket
The Suitcase Junket is back ! His last show at the Rusty Rail was fantastic.. don’t miss this one. Read More
Rusty Rail Live Presents - A Special Double Bill With:
The Lowest Pair & The Brother Brothers
The Lowest Pair - Old Time Americana
The Lowest Pair features the duel banjo picking of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Draped in Kendl’s high lonesome harmonies and Palmer’s Midwest croon. "With their bare-bones instrumentation and country-inspired, heartstring-tugging narratives, The Lowest Pair might be one of the best under-the-radar Americana duos today.” - PASTE MAGAZINE, Hillary Saunders
The Brother Brothers - Perfect Sibling Harmonies
A sound is striking and undeniably captivating. Often leaning towards the darker, moody elements of Appalachian folk, and bluegrass traditions, their songs are laden with near perfect sibling harmonies or unison singing, compelling writing, and imaginative arrangements.
"They're the real deal.They know old-time two-part harmony from the inside, and that fraternal resonance is there to be clearly heard." - Mark Simos (Allison Krauss, Del McCoury)
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Slam Allen
with very special guest: Gabe Stillman & the Billtown Giants
National Blues Music Award nominated Slam Allen is one of the last of the “Real Deal” singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainers; playing soul and blues the way it’s supposed to be done: Heart felt, joyous, and full of love and entertainment! One of the last links who was there to learn from B.B. King, James Brown, Wilson Picket, James Cotton, Otis Redding, and Muddy Waters. Slam is a living treasure that will remind you of how music can really make you feel good. Read More
Nate Myers
Nate Myers & The Aces have rightfully gained their place as one of the most entertaining and respected bands in Central Pennsylvania, with a sound that is smoking hot. --Jeffrey Allen Federowicz, The Daily Item Read More
Eilen Jewell
Honesty, confidence, and respect permeate Eilen Jewell’s music…and that gorgeous voice makes you feel like she’s singing just for you, out on the breezy back porch or by a crackling campfire. She does so much, so well. Read More
Robbie Fulks
2017 Grammy Nominee, Robbie Fulks, returns to the Rusty Rail Live Stage ! Nominated for two 2017 Grammy Awards: Best Folk Album, ” Upland Stories “ and Best American Roots Song, "Alabama at Night". Named in 2016 best-of-the-year lists by Rolling Stone, NPR Music, NPR Fresh Air, The Guardian, Salon, Chicago Tribune, and more! Read More
Driftwood
The energy of rock n’ roll is impossible to categorize – mercurial, specific to its beholder and profoundly reflective. From the Binghamton, New York music scene comes Driftwood, a band with a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind. Read More
Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats
"Featuring former Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band alumni Mark Ross on guitar and organist Rev. James Horton, the Valley Rats provide the smooth and grooving backdrops for new singing sensation Melanie Morrison." -- Jim Price, Pennsylvania Read More
Dana Fuchs
Rusty Rail Live Proudly Presents Dana Fuchs and the “ Broken Down Acoustic Sessions “ Dana has been described as sultry and incendiary. She howls, she moans, she whispers. She looks like an angel, sings like the devil and swears like a trucker. Just that combination is enough to wreck you . . . Read More
Anthony Gomes
Anthony Gomes has been creating virtuosic, burning blues since his recorded debut in 1998. His authentic voice and the formidable guitar chops place him in the forefront of modern blues. We are excited to welcome him on our stage! Read More
Rivers
“Rivers is an all-acoustic trio. Whether playing in or out on the streets this group changes it up and throws it down with surprising song and sound. Indie meet folk, folk meet pop and pop meet Rivers.” Read More
The Ballroom Thieves
Excited and honored to have Bostons award winning trio, The Ballroom Thieves on our stage ! Winners of Live Artist of the Year , Americana Artist of the Year, and Folk Artist of the Year, 2016 Boston Music Awards. Read More
Selwyn Birchwood
We welcome back Selwyn Birchwood! Touring in support of his new hard hitting - cutting edge album, "Pick your Poison." The new release, along with his incendiary live performances, prove without a doubt, his status as the blues' most sensational young talent. Read More
Alexis P. Suter
Alexis and her band burst on to the music scene at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Rambles, where they became regulars, performing for over 2 years and 100 shows. A true vocal phenomenon, Alexis P. Sutter IS BACK at the Rusty Rail! Read More
Ari Hest
Congratulations to Ari Hest on his 2017 Grammy Nomination with Judy Collins for best Folk Album “Silver Skies Blue." We’re excited to have Ari with his band return to the Rusty Rail Stage! Read More
Albert Cummings
“A barrage of guitar pyrotechnics that calls to mind a grand mix of the styles of past masters like Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Hendrix.” – "Bluesprint Magazine" Read More
Bob Randall with The Nashville Connection
Catch Bob on stage for Fan Appreciation Night. The first 100 ticket buyers receive a free download of Bob’s latest CD 'You Started a Fire,' compliments of Bob in appreciation of his fans. Read More
Gabe Stillman & The Billtown Giants
By Popular Demand, Gabe hits the stage at the Rusty Rail with a feel-good, fire-breathin’ freight train of blues. Gabe Stillman & The Billtown Giants is a musical force to be reckoned with! Read More
Victor Wainwright & The Wildroots
2016 BLUES MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE BB KING ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR BAND OF THE YEAR, AND PIANO PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2015 BOOM TOWN BILLBOARD TOP 10, #5 2013 & 2014 PIANO PLAYER OF THE YEAR (BMA) Read More
Popa Chubby
Larger than life bluesman Popa Chubby is a powerful force out of the New York blues scene. His newest release, "The Catfish," offers up the badass attitude that defines the self-proclaimed “King Of The New York City Blues.” Read More
Driftwood
From the Binghamton, New York, music scene comes Driftwood, a band with a rock 'n’ roll soul and a folk-art mind. Carving out a name for themselves with electrifying live performances, they bring one of the most unique, raw sounds to the Americana/roots music scene. Read More
Crystal Bowersox
There’s a sincerity and authenticity about Season 9 American Idol Runner-up that captivated millions of hearts. She has performed alongside of Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, Alanis Morrisette, Michael Franti and BB King. Catch Crystal for a special night at the Rusty Rail. Read More
The Suitcase Junket
The Suitcase Junket is back! His last show at the Rusty Rail was fantastic - don't miss this one! Read More
The Frank Wicher Band
Susquehanna Valley's own The Frank Wicher Band is back again at the Rusty Rail! Read More
The Black Lillies
Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessee’s smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have quickly risen to the forefront of the Americana scene. Read More
Wild Adriatic
Calling to mind the soulful, dynamic sounds of 70s giants such as Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, and Free's early years .... Read More
Henhouse Prowlers
11 years in the making, Chicago’s Henhouse Prowlers have built a reputation for hard work and non-stop touring, playing music inspired by the roots of bluegrass. Read More
The Steel Wheels
"What sets The Steel Wheels from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia apart from many bands is the combination of their stellar instrumentals, accentuated by ...." - Country Standard Time Read More
Raven and The Wren w/ Special Guest The Probables
Raven and The Wren is back from their summer tour with more swagger, grit and miles to their music. Read More
Chicken Tractor Deluxe
Ladies and Gentlemen … the one, the only, long awaited, storied magicians of song. Gasp in amazement at the wondrous curiosity. Be astonished at this evening's magnificent spectacle. A cyclone of fun, free from vulgarity, yet daring. A night filled with mystery, intrigue and amazement you can’t afford to miss! Seriously. Read More
Jason Eady
A bit of Texas here on our stage ... catch the great songs of Jason Eady. Jason’s inspired new album Daylight and Dark embraces multiple styles of die-hard country music to weave together 11 songs about the deep, messy details of love and life. Read More
Swampcandy
They are a nasty deep blues duo that sounds like a full band. The blues they play is the dirty old Mississippi kind and they will make you stomp your feet and clap your hands. Read More
Driftwood
From the Binghamton, New York music scene comes Driftwood, a band with a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind. Carving out a name for themselves with electrifying live performances. They bring one of the most unique, raw sounds to the Americana/roots music scene. Read More
Willie Watson
Willie Watson - founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show and direct from his recent tour as part of the Dave Rawlings Machine - will put on an intimate show as part of Rusty Rail Live. Read More
Rusty Rail Live Presents Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at the State Theatre
Rusty Rail Live is going on the road! Join us at the State Theatre in State College, PA for fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs. Read More
Chris Rattie and The Brush Valley Rumblers with special guest The Tommy Roberts
Chris Rattie and The Brush Valley Rumblers play songs that contain raw emotion, up's and down's, victories and failures and are delivered by a rowdy powerhouse band. Read More
Rivers
No genre can truly describe the musical stylings of the Harrisburg-based, folk-funk-pop fusion trio, Rivers. Read More
Angela Perley and The Howlin' Moons
Armed with electric guitars, swooning vocals and songs that split the difference between rock and roll and dreamy psychedelia. Read More
Dangermuffin
Easy, breezy melodies and soul-shaking grooves radiate from this genre-bending roots trio. Dangermuffin brings thoughtful tunes that are both heartfelt and truthful. Their haunting harmonies and go-with-the-flow vibe invite their listeners to kick back, relax and be consumed by the ethereal rhythmic backbone and inspiring messages Dangermuffin has to offer. Read More
Victor Wainwright and The Wild Roots
2016 Blues Music Award Nominee, BB King Entertainer of the Year, Band of the Year and Piano Player of the Year. 2015 Boom Town Billboard Top #5 and 2013 and 2014 Piano Player of the Year (BMA). Read More
Pa Crude
Rusty Rail's own Scott Bachman and company bring Pa. Crude's premium blues to the Rusty Rail Live stage. Read More
The Marcus King Band
Guitar prodigy and rising star, Marcus King released his debut album on Warren Haynes' Evil Teen label. His psychedelia, rock, improvisation, soul and acoustic sounds blend into a deeply rooted, highly personal 12-song set titled Soul Insight. Read More
Upstate Rubdown
The next time someone complains that "they don't make them like they used to," feel free to grab their ear and point them in the direction of Upstate Rubdown. Read More
The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show
Eaglesmith, a songwriter’s songwriter, has a depth that is informed by miles of experience as a true road dog. Read More
Stephen Kellogg with special guest Hailey Steel
This a rare opportunity! You do not want to miss Stephen's performance on our stage and in an intimate setting. Read More
Miss Melanie and The Valley Rats
"Featuring former Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band alumni Mark Ross on guitar and organist Rev. James Horton, the Valley Rats provide the smooth and grooving backdrops for new singing sensation Melanie Morrison." -- Jim Price, Pennsylvania Musician Read More
Davina and the Vagabonds
All the soul, swagger and emotion of Davina and the Vagabonds hits the Rusty Rail Live stage once again. Her last performance was fantastic - don't miss her return! Read More
Cedric Burnside Project
Direct from the Mississippi Hill Country to the Rusty Rail Live stage, Cedric is back for an encore performance! Catch this vibe again, or see it for the first time, and find out what everyone has been talking about. Read More
The Frank Wicher Band
The Susquehanna Valley's very own Frank Wicher Band is coming to the Rusty Rail Live stage! Read More
Pure Cane Sugar
The sultry voices, soulful harmonies and alluring energy of Pure Cane Sugar will be live at the Rusty Rail. Read More
Samantha Fish with Special Guest Lightnin' Malcolm
This 2012 Blues Music Award Winner hits the Rusty Rail Live stage in support of her third studio release Wild Heart, produced by Luther Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars/Black Crowes). She is joined on stage by Lightnin' Malcolm (North Mississippi Allstars). Read More
The Suitcase Junket
Internationally touring, slide-guitar playing, throat-singing one-man-band. Read More
Hackensaw Boys
“Steeped in generations of melody and shadings of old-time mountain and string band.”— No Depression Read More
Yarn
Rusty Rail Live is proud to present Yarn, hitting the stage with only a few weeks left before the release of their new record. Read More
An evening with
Robbie Fulks
Robbie plays by nobody’s rules–except the ones he hears in his head. He is prodigiously talented, with the soul of a country singer and the mind of a vaudevillian. Read More
Dom Flemons Duo
Co-founder of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom is the “American Songster” pulling from traditions of old-time folk music to create new sounds. Read More
Ari Hest
Hest's music has been featured in media, most notably The Lincoln Lawyer with his 2011 song "Now" as well as TV shows Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill. Recently, Ari's song "The Landlord" appeared in an episode of NPR's "All Things Considered" Read More
Aaron Lee Tasjan
ALT is back - and this time with the full band! If you missed his stellar solo performance at the Rusty Rail back in November, you do not want to miss this one - it’s going to be great! Read More
An Evening With
Jim Lauderdale
Multiple Grammy® and Americana Music Association Award-winning musician and one of the most respected artists working the Americana, Bluegrass and Country music communities today. Read More
Cornmeal
"To sum it all up, it’s balls out bluegrass which makes Slow Street such a welcome return. Longtime fans can affirm the group’s prowess while newcomers may scratch their heads and wonder why they hadn’t taken notice well before now. When it comes to making their music, Cornmeal possess all the necessary additives." -Lee Zimmerman Glide Magazine Read More
Rivers and Rust
Featuring Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty and Sheila Marshall, the bluesy Texas songstress. Read More
Wild Adriatic
Calling to mind the soulful, dynamic sounds of 70s giants such as Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie and Free's early years. Read More
The Hello Strangers
"A satisfying mix of smart songwriting and memorable melodies —not to mention the undeniable sibling harmonies." - Craig Shelburne, CMT Edge Read More
Raven and the Wren
Raven and the Wren offer a modern take on classic American-roots music. Read More
Cedric Burnside Project
North Mississippi Hill Country Blues
North Mississippi Hill Country Blues at its best-. Grandson of the legendary RL Burnside- Winner of FIVE Blues Music Awards USA- Best Drummer/ Best New Artist A powerhouse duo featuring Cedric Burnside on Drums/ Vocals/ Guitar and the amazing Trent Ayers on Electric Guitar. Read More
Radio Birds
Plain-Old Rock and Roll Music with a distinctly hairy touch. Read More
Davina and The Vagabonds
“Sowers’ vocals are unreal. She simultaneously evokes Adele and Bessie Smith, and the band’s sound is vintagey and fresh, a modern take on old-time blues and jazz.” –PennLive Read More
David Pulizzi and Graveyard Rooster
FREE SHOW
"Imaginative, profound, sad, realistic and courageous. Well done." —Richard James, freelance entertainment correspondent, Williamsport Sun-Gazette
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An evening with:
Gill Landry of Old Crow Medicine Show
"Now he's released a self-titled solo album, which begs the question: Is there no end to the quality songs this man can create? Because this is one fantastic album!" - Axs Read More
Girls Guns & Glory
“A dynamic and dynamite night of alt-country…You won’t want to miss.” -WASHINGTON POST Read More
An evening with:
Eric Ian Farmer & Sean Farley
A killer duo of local, renowned songwriters. Read More
Aaron Lee Tasjan
“Looking for moments of dark humor amongst the genius —that’s Tasjan at his core,”-says Rolling Stone “…honest…fresh…something for everyone…”– USA Today Read More
Patrick Sweany
On a given night (or on a given album) he'll swing through blues, folk, soul, bluegrass, maybe some classic 50s rock, or a punk speedball. He's a musical omnivore. Read More
Possessed by Paul James
Many witnesses to the Possessed By Paul James show refer to it as more of a life-altering experience than a simple one man music show. Read More
Driftwood
From the Binghamton, New York music scene comes Driftwood, a band with a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind. Read More
Erin Condo
“She’s used her experiences of love, longing and loss…to create a wonderful selection of songs that come from her soul.” —Dave Stratton, Program Director WQBR, Williamsport, PA Read More
