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Rufus Tree

Midwestern Eclectic Alternative Rock

About Me

.. Rufus Tree is a Chicago-based indie rock band who has been seen opening for the likes of Lifehouse, Sonic Flood, Rusted Root, the Normals, and Derek Webb from Caedmon's Call. They have had guest performances on their two CD's by the legendary Phil Keaggy, Dove Award winner Mitch McVicker, and Rocketown's Alathea. Their use of eclectic instruments such as harmonica and hammered dulcimer have helped them garner a diverse audience.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/30/2005
Band Website: rufustree.com
Band Members:
Caleb Kruse :: Vocals/Harmonica

Kevin Hicks :: Bass/Robot Moves

Pete Kruse :: Guitar/Dulcimer

Andy Lundman :: Guitar/Egg Shaker

Ashley Vargas :: Drums/Caterer

Influences: Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Pearl Jam, Hum, Foo Fighters, Anberlin, Mae, etc.
Sounds Like: You tell us. ;)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Justin...

Justin has made the difficult decision to leave Rufus Tree in order to spend more time at home with his wife and son. Justin has been a part of the band for the last five years and has become like a b...
Posted by Rufus Tree on Tue, 22 May 2007 05:37:00 PST

Updates! Updates!

We are currently in a little bit of a transition period, but we will be back in full force. We have new meterial, new members, new passion, new outlook! Keep checking back for updates both here and ...
Posted by Rufus Tree on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:49:00 PST

Japan Journal, 2006

Japan Journal 2005/2006. "One More Time Around"by CalebDay 1 (small round windows) I think I was up until 5 am last night trying to prepare myself. I know it's not easy to get used to a thirtee...
Posted by Rufus Tree on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:55:00 PST