The Sound
Contemporary Blues-rock featuring Rusty Wrights ripping guitar work and meticulously crafted songs so full of hooks and infectious groove your hips and head will keep swayin and bobbin long after the songs have played. This act will appeal to anyone who enjoys the music of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robben Ford or Susan Tedeschi.
The Rusty Wright Blues live show showcases the acts original Blues material, along with a mix of seldom-heard Blues-rock gems and classic Rock tunes adapted to the RWB sound with fresh arrangements.
This show is ideal for keeping a diverse, multi-generational audience entertained. The band has dynamic, well-paced 60 and 90-minute concert sets that spotlight the groups original material.
They have also crafted an electrifying nightclub act that pays tribute to their favorite songwriters and recording artists. They complement the bands original material with a mix of music made famous by artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Susan Tedeschi, B.B. King, Johnny Lang, The Allman Brothers and other Blues and Rock legends.
Artist Information
Playing off a particularly enthusiastic response they hear at almost every show, Rusty and Laurie jokingly decided they had to dub their 2005 promotional tour dates the Dude! Where did YOU come from? Tour after hearing it from none other than Johnny Van Zant and Ricky Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd when they opened for Skynyrd in June, 2004.
Longtime fans arent surprised. Rusty Wrights got the kind of guitar chops that make people stop and stare, as if spellbound. Wide eyed, people jostle for a better view of his hands and riotous facial expressions. Hes also a skilled movie and television composer, songwriter, audio engineer and in-demand session guitarist whose introduction to touring and professional musicianship came at age 13 when he climbed aboard a tour bus and became the guitarist for a successful southern gospel recording act led by his mother.
Joining him on stage is his wife, Laurie, a woman who knows how to deliver a song. With a vivid and expressive vocal style that stretches with ease from a breathy, crooned endearment into a two-octave slide that becomes a throaty affirmation of her ability to wail, Laurie LaCross touches peoples emotions - often making the most gruff and stoic man in the room wipe at his eyes with her blues rendition of Summertime .
Together, they soar musically, taking turns playing off each other. She laughs with delight when Rusty plays a particularly inventive riff. His guitar echoes the dynamics and emotion of her voice. He closes his eyes and loses himself in the music as he plays. She, in turn, looks out from the stage, smiling widely, as if to say Youd better believe this is every bit as fun as it looks!
Instrumentation
Rusty and Laurie tour with top-quality, professional musicians. The band lineup includes Rusty on lead guitar & vocals, Laurie on electric rhythm guitar & vocals, John King on electric bass and Danny McCree on drums.
These artists use American-made music products whenever possible. Rusty and Laurie use custom guitars and amps built by Reverend Musical Instruments in Warren, MI.
Booking Options
In addition to the 4-piece act, Rusty and Laurie can also be booked as a duo. Rates are negotiable based on length of show, distance and equipment requirements. This act travels with a full line of merchandise.
Event coordinators and concert promoters will find this act a pleasure to work with. In addition to being outstanding veteran performers, they are pleasant, punctual and dedicated to making each performance the best they are capable of so everyone goes home happy at the end of the day.
Feedback
Damn dude, where did YOU come from? That was great.e
Rickey Medlocke, lead guitarist, Lynyrd Skynyrd 6/04
Great guitar playing. You guys sounded great.
Johnny Van Zant, lead singer, Lynyrd Skynyrd 6/04
You guys rocked!!! I'll be watching the newspaper and your website for future dates and look forward to seeing you again.
Clio Amphitheater fan forum 6/04
