Artist description American rock. Rusty Bladen is an exceptional live performer, smart songwriter and has the ability to connect with an audience as few can. A club and college favorite.

Music Style Americana/AAA

Musical Influences Neil Young, Tom Petty, CCR, John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Todd Snider

Artist History Rusty Bladen has released five CD's, including "Ride That River", released in June 2002. He tours tirelessly, with more than 200 shows a year, half with his band, Rusty Bladen and the Shakin' Jakes, and half solo. Bladen lives in the river town of Madison, Indiana and has performed in the Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio area since 1986.

Group Members Rusty Bladen-acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, harmonica; Tony Burton- electric guitar; Jon E Gee-bass guitar; Dane Clark-drums

Albums 2002- Ride That River; 1998-Everything For Everybody; 1995-Live at the Hoosier Theater; 1993-Are You Happy Now?

Press Reviews Everything For Everybody reprinted from NUVO NewsweeklyIndianapolis, INBy Steve Hammer, Music Editor The name Rusty Bladen is a familiar one to anyone who has spent any amount of time in the live music establishments of Indianapolis. It's for good reason that he's one of the most popular live acts: Audiences love him. That's because he's a straight-forward, solid Midwestern-American singer/songwriter with no particular chip on his shoulder. He's as honest as the day is long. You could trust him with the keys to your car when you go on vacation and he'd bring it back to you with a fresh wash job and a full tank of gas. His voice is warbly in the way John Hiatt's voice is a bit warbly: It's an idiosyncrasy that makes this Hoosier's songs about relationships all the more endearing. His band, the Shakin' Jakes, is a crackerjack unit of musicians that provides the solid pop music underpinnings to Bladen's smart music. His music harkens back to the power-pop of the late '70's with some Wilbury's and pop country added for extra tartness and sweetness.

Additional Info Music used on video release of Steve Alford

Location Madison, IN - USA

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