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Rusty Wright Band featured on PBS January 2012 (December too)

Backstage Pass video preview of the Rusty Wright BandIn January 2012 The Rusty Wright Band will be featured on Backstage Pass, a nationally-syndicated PBS music program produced by WKAR in East Lansing, Michigan. Air dates will soon be announced.…See More

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RWB will be featured in December & in January on WKAR's Backstage Pass, a syndicated PBS music program. Air dates TBA. Check local listings.

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"Live Fire" a new digital album features 10 live cuts from our concerts in the US & Italy. Please give a listen at www.cdbaby.com

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Johnny Winter, Rusty Wright Band @ The Whiting in Flint Mar 25th. Order tickets online: www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333.

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Hope to see you in February at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. We'll be looking for ya!

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Visit www.rustywrightband.com for tickets to our Nov. 19th show w/ Coco Montoya!

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So who will be attending the IBC in February?

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West Michigan Blues Society celebrates 20 years Sun. 10-10! Music starts at 2pm with RWB, followed by Blind Pig recording artist HARPER!

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About Me:: In 2004 Michigan guitarists Rusty and Laurie Wright put together the first incarnation of the group that would become the Rusty Wright Band. It was only the band's second show together when they opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd, a performance which garnered them a standing ovation and prompted Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke to exclaim “Dude – where the hell did YOU come from?”

Since then, Rusty, Laurie and their band have made the leap from regional favorite to enjoying international recognition and performing at some of North America's top blues festivals and music events. St. John Blues Festival promoter and Bluzapalooza founder Steve Simon described the Rusty Wright Band as “One of the most entertaining Blues bands in the country today.” Their live blues and southern rock show has been described as “an energized blues storm.”

With the release of their third CD slated for early 2011 and a firm foundation in place, Wright and his crew plan to continue broadening their horizons and their significant fan base by stepping up their tour schedule significantly both in the US and abroad.

In July, 2010 the band embarked on a successful commercial concert tour through Italy, sharing billing with Grammy-nominee Michael Burks [Alligator Records] followed by a tour of the Midwest and New England.

At the invitation of the US Department of Defense, the band undertook an Armed Forces Entertainment tour in 2009, entertaining troops stationed at nine US military bases in South Korea and Japan.

For the band's 2006 recording debut Ain't No Good Life, [Rusty Wright Blues/Sadson Music] Wright enlisted the help of longtime friend and former Godsmack drummer Tommy Stewart for the recording. Garnering excellent reviews, Ain't No Good Life was named one of the year's top five albums by Midnight Special Blues radio in Paris, France.

In late 2008 the band filmed a live concert DVD for an audience of 300 dedicated fans who braved floods and torrential rain to attend the show, and in early 2009, the band's follow up CD, Playin' with Fire [Rusty Wright Band/Sadson Music] made the regional Billboard Top 10 chart, the iTunes Blues Charts, including top 10 rankings in several European countries, and the Roots Music Report Blues Charts.

Blues Matters Magazine, Europe's largest roots and blues publication dubbed the album “brilliant,” and The El Paso Times described Playin' with Fire as “a smart collection of adrenalized modern blues that showcases not only Rusty Wright's considerable guitar chops but an obvious ability to fuse blues and rock in a way that draws from the former's traditions and the latter's high-voltage power.” The CD received global airplay on hundreds of terrestrial and satellite radio stations in the US, Canada and Europe, and Podcast and Internet radio airplay reached listeners in more than 100 countries. Playin' with Fire continues to receive regular spins on Sirius/XM radio's B.B. King's Bluesville station.

While the band's recordings have been generously lauded and applauded, the stage is where the group shines brightest. Fellow touring acts and talent buyers have been generous in praising the band's live show. Rik Raven of Rev. Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys said"The Rusty Wright Band should headline EVERY show they are on. This band is THAT good. Best I've seen in years."

Kirby Milton of Lansing, MI said “I was one of the guys who was responsible for booking RWB into the Old Town Blues Festival and was completely blown away by the band. They are a real treasure.”

Pix Theatre Executive Director Craig Martin said “Make no mistake; this act is much more than a 'guitar' band. They are the embodiment of what The Blues is all about. Some the best blues I've ever heard.”

The band's current lineup includes Rusty and Laurie Wright on guitars and vocals, David Brahce on keyboards and Hammond B3, Andrew Barancik on bass, and Peter Haist on drums/harmony vocals.

Favorite Blues Artists and Bands: No prejudice here. We like good roots-based music of all stripes and flavors.

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At 2:36am on April 18, 2010, Rob Green said…: What a treat to hear your band on XM74, at the stroke of noon 4/16/10! Great sounding tune, loved hearing it. Hope to catch you live soon...keep on doing what you do, I'm hooked..

At 2:13am on March 30, 2009, Charlie's Root Fusion said…: Hey! Great to hear from you guys, I hope all is well!! thanks for takin' the time-
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At 12:21am on March 24, 2009, Paul Cater Deaton said…: You guys (and gal!) shook Coral Bay to its very core Saturday night! I knew you were going to be good, but, DAMN! Thanks for playing the Stevie Ray tune for me, too. Smokin' hot! And the interview with Rusty went extremely well. Come back when you can stay longer!

At 4:56pm on March 15, 2009, Paul Cater Deaton said…: Hey, man! I am going to be interviewing you guys on camera at Steve Simon's house Friday night. I am going to stay away from the old "Who are your influences" and "What advice do you have" kinds of questions. Let's be thinking about some cool things to talk about. I already want to discuss the rigors of hauling a B-3 around. The Roadie's Nightmare!

See you on St. John. Have a fun, safe flight!
Paul

At 1:22pm on March 9, 2009, Bluesman.Chuck said…: It's your favorite pest from Jackson again, Got your e-mail and, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! For making the charts & going nationwide. I knew the first time I heard you guys at the Jackson Blues Fest that there was something there! Do I know how to pick 'em or what!!! You guys deserve it!!!
Keep it goin! Best Wishes for a Great Career!

Chuck

At 12:45pm on March 5, 2009, Bluesman.Chuck said…: Hey, It's me 1 more time, Just wanted to let ya know I listened to the new cd, and I only got "one" word for it, WOW!, AWSOME, FANTASTIC, GREAT, JAMMIN, FOOT STOMPIN, ROCKIN, KICK ASS, THE BEST, UNBELIEVABLE, SUPER, I did'nt know what ONE word to use, so I used 'em all!!!
I am very proud to know you and have you guys for friends!

Chuck

At 2:54pm on March 4, 2009, Bluesman.Chuck said…: Hey Rusty & Laurie, I got the CD you sent me today, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! What a nice surprize! You know I will be playin it LOUD & PROUD!
I am hoping to make it to Callahans on the 13th to see ya & send ya off to the VI. (Still wish I could go!)
Love you guys!
Chuck

At 11:54am on February 26, 2009, Bluesman.Chuck said…: Hey Laurie & the Rustinator! Wish I could be there to hear the shout out to me in St. John, maybe next time. Hope to see you guys soon! And, ROCK the HOUSE in ST, John, I know you will !!! Have a great trip & a rockin show!

Your Friend, Bluesman.chuck

At 7:48am on February 26, 2009, Bluesman.Chuck said…: Hey Laurie & Rusty, Got your msg on here, Things about the same here. Saw your note to Paul Carter Deaton on the SRV Group and noticed you will be playin "Could'nt Stand the Weather" for him at the St.Johns Festival. Guess who told him about how you guys play that?????? Yup, it was me! my address is. Chuck Stoddard 1943 E South St Jackson, Mi. 49203 Have a Great time at the St Johns Festival, MAN, Wish I could Go!!!! Need any extra Roadies??????? Chuck