"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.”

-- El Paso Times

"I was completely blown away by the band. They are a real treasure.”

--  Kirby Milton, Lansing Old Town Blues Festival

“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.”

--  Craig Martin, Pix Theater Executive Director

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.”

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. 

With multiple CD releases to their credit, the Rusty Wright Band has risen to high standing on 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. 

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 addition to sharing billing with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Grammy Award nominee Michael Burks, the Rusty Wright Band has shared stages and billing with an eclectic array of roots and rock acts including Etta James, Johnny Winter, Charlie Musselwhite, Leslie West & Mountain, Janiva Magness, Zac Harmon, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Blessid Union of Souls, Slaughter,  Bettye LaVette, Walter Trout, Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad), Nick Moss and many others. The band is now headlining at theaters and concert venues. 

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.

Heat up your stage with the Rusty Wright Band!

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