
THE ROLLIN' RUST w/s/g Rev Ezra
Sat, 17 Oct, 8:00 PM EDT
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
Funk 'n Waffles
307-313 Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Event Information
Age Limit
18+

Americana
Rollin' Rust
Rollin' Rust
Americana
The Rollin' Rust is a folk rock group from the foothills of Central New York. Led by singer-songwriter James VanDeuson, The Rollin' Rust celebrates the distinguished writing style of a vagabond folk artist. Joined by his talented friends and bandmates, Jim Hearn (lead guitarist) Kyle Dennis, (percussion/vocals) and newest member, Nash Robb (upright/elec. bass and vocals) 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.
In 2023 the boys performed at several notable music festivals, in 45 cities, sharing lineups with Watchhouse (previously Mandolin Orange) Ryan Montbleau, Cabinet, Fireside Collective, Donna The Buffalo, Driftwood and many others. Throughout their breakout year, they also had the opportunity to open for 17x Grammy-nominee Brandy Clark, Donna The Buffalo, Driftwood, Pressing Strings, Argonaut & Wasp, Hunter Root and others. While enjoying their never-ending travels, The Rollin' Rust's debut album, "Road Rats" was nominated for Best Americana Album at the SAMMY Awards in Syracuse, NY.

Folk
Rev Ezra
Rev Ezra
Folk
Rev Ezra is a folk-rock band from Ithaca, NY, composed of singer/guitarist/primary songwriter Josh Chamberlain and fiddler/guitarist/co-songwriter Sam Schmidt, often joined by a full band with drum kit and bass. The group blends poignant storytelling with danceable rhythms and old-time-influenced fiddling. Their lyrics, rooted in the storytelling of folk and Americana, tackle themes like personal growth, complex family dynamics and generational trauma, the nuances of love, and life’s delicate balance between adventure and responsibility. Rev Ezra writes fearlessly to the heart of the human experience with an eye toward honesty, humility, and a genuine mission to help others feel understood while being understood themselves. Some similar artists are the Avett Brothers, John Moreland, and Watchhouse. From intimate living room settings to large festival stages, Rev Ezra provides the space for listeners to relate to heartfelt lyrics and move to catchy hooks and rhythms.