Rusty Wright Band live at Heidi’s Jazz Club

The son of a blues-record-collecting father and a gospel-singing mother, Rusty Wright was born into rhythm and raised in raw talent. A Flint, Michigan native with a sound that fuses Texas-style blues, Southern rock, and Detroit soul, Rusty has carved out a place as one of the most dynamic blues-rock artists of his generation.

A Billboard Top 5 charting artist, Rusty is a masterful guitarist, vocalist, and producer whose improvisation-heavy performances are backed by powerhouse wife Laurie LaCross-Wright (guitar/vocals), Billy Agner (bass), and Vail Hayes (drums). The band’s signature blend draws comparisons to Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers, and Freddie King, while maintaining a voice—and groove—all their own.

Since forming in 2004 (their second gig was opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd), the Rusty Wright Band has toured across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, sharing stages with Etta James, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and more. Their latest album, Hangin’ at the DeVille Lounge, hit #4 on the Billboard Blues chart and spent weeks at #1 on international blues charts.

With a catalog that spans classic blues, hard-driving rock, and soulful ballads—plus accolades from the International Songwriting Competition and Red Carpet Music Awards—Rusty Wright’s music speaks to the heart and hits like a freight train.