Full Biography
At the end of 2004 five young blues musicians found each other trough different ways. At the first rehearsal they all noticed that there was something special in the air. And they were not alone, Rusty Roots …a beginning band, got the honor to kick of the famous 2005 BRBF edition, to the great astonishment of friend and enemy, to bear in mind that the band was only six months young … well, it will be a friends service.
But nothing was further from the truth, after more than a excellent performance, the boys were catapulted to the top of the Belgian blues scene. The growth made by Rusty Roots, resulted in the crystallization of their first disc CD “100 Miles” in 2005. Inexperienced as a studio musician they still managed to record a nice swing, West Coast Blues CD, produced by none other than Marc Thijs.
In 2008 they returned to the Artsound Studio to record their second full album Electrified. The album was wildly received by the press and reached the playlists of several radio stations, even in California. Their third full album was also canned under the all-seeing eye of Marc “TEE” Thijs. The album contains 10 pearls of own making, and according to Rusty Roots their humble opinion its the best they have achieved so far. According to Walter “DR. Boogie” De Paduwa Rusty Roots has only just been born! Blues, roots, soul, rock, reggae, … you can expect it all on this record!
And then there’s their fourth full album… After working three times with the amazingly talented Marc TEE, they felt that it was time for a change. During the writing process of the new album they discovered a new side of themselves. A more raw side with a rockin’ edge. So they started searching for a new producer that could capture these new sounds.
It didn’t take very long to attract one of the hottest producers to help them record their fourth studio album. After hearing their new songs, none other than Mario Goossens became wildly enthusiastic to become their new producer. And so it began.
The recordings were totally different then the previous ones. They worked almost half a year together with Mario in his Studio @ Hechtel, recording with the Triggerfinger studio. It was an unbelievable experience with lots of good times and difficult times. But in the end it all came together and they’ve recorded a new masterpiece, with lots of new influences. This new record will be a page turner in the 10 years they’ve been together, no doubt about it!
Love it or hate it, Rusty Roots will always be different, unexpected and do what they think is right, not thinking about the risks or consequences! They will follow their own heart’s and soul and will always stay true to each other. That’s their strength! And if you listen close enough you will hear that on every album they’ve made.
So that’s it! That’s what’s music all about… Four people that put everything they’ve got, into their music!
Support live music and come check them out near you! Because every Rusty Roots show is a unique experience where the musicians drive each other to the limit to keep you and themselves entertained.
Cheers Rusty Roots