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Rust Kings- High Energy Appalachian Stompgrass! From the hills and valleys of West Virginia. Originally formed in 1994, Rust Kings have been playing a steady stream of dates on the east coast and beyond. The new release on Dren Records "Hotel West Virginia" is already recieving critical acclaim. Tour dates for the summer include Philly, Jersey, NYC, Connecticut, Boston, Nashville and many others. A mainstay on the Whitewater Rafting circuit they are planning to bring their brand of rural acoustic music to the masses. Not bluegrass, not country, not rock but a little of it all! www.svtv.com for a full live concert!
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Member Since: 16/06/2006
Band Website: www.rustkings.com
Band Members:Allan Sizemore- Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Harmonica Jeanne Hoffman- Vocals, Bass, Guitar Mike Zimmerman- Percussion

Influences: Uncle Dave Macon, Hank Sr., Cash, John Hartford, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Moonshine, Bluegrass, Mountains, Sky, Jesus Sunsets, Life

Sounds Like: Bluegrass, Old Country, Old Time, Appalachia, Rock & Roll
Record Label: Dren Records, Philadelphia, PA / Mudbone WV
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Songs (and some not so new)

Hey everybody!I know it's been awhile since we've been out and about! I thought it'd be cool to upload some live stuff of just Jeanne & I playing together. Live at the Old Hardware Gallery in Lewisbur...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:15:00 GMT

to all our friends and fans......

We feel it's time to clarify a few things that have been asked recently about the future of Rust Kings. So here we go! While it's true we haven't been out touring this year, we hope it is a temporary ...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:20:00 GMT

Well, Fayetteville should get sick of us!

Looks like that’s the only place we’re playing this summer! Luckily, there’s lots of love in the room........but sheesh. We’ll fill in some more dates as we go and hopefully we...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:24:00 GMT

My cousin Blaine

There are so many stories I could tell you about Blaine Sizemore, funny ones, sad ones, weird ones.... but I won't because if you knew Blaine then you have plenty of stories you can tell me. I would l...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Christmas EP- Mike, etc...

Merry Christmas everybody! I thought I'd post songs from our EP I originally released in 2000. The first four songs: Putting up Christmas, Christmas in the Heartland, Old Tin Star and Merry Christmas ...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:57:00 GMT

All new news!

Hey everybody! It's coming up on that time of year. Our annual Rust Kings Christmas party will be on Saturday Dec.15th this year. We are taking an extended break through the winter for a number of rea...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Percussion Player Needed!

Mike has decided that he can't do this anymore. Soooo that means that we are actively seeking a percussion player to fill out the band. Here's what you need to know if you're interested or know someon...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:05:00 GMT

SO far so good........

Hey everybody!! We're in Greenfield MA right now chillin for a couple and resting up! We had an awesome weekTHANK YOU NEW BEDFORD!!!!!!!!!! The show there was freakin amazing!! Absolutely awesome nigh...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:21:00 GMT

Listen tonight live!!

Click here to catch tonight's show live! http://thedetour.us Show starts at 8 pm or so!! Thanks for listening!!
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:07:00 GMT

Tour coming up!! New T-Shirt Design!

While we're always on the road it seems, sometimes we try to make a conscious effort to do a proper "tour"- so we start one tomorrow!! Tomorrow- Johnson City TN- the Acoustic Coffeehouse Friday the 20...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:11:00 GMT