The Rollin' Rust

​The Rollin' Rust is a touring Americana powerhouse based out of Central New York. Led by singer-songwriter James VanDeuson, The Rollin' Rust celebrates the distinguished writing style of a vagabond folk artist, incorporating elements of blues, bluegrass, roots, folk and country. Rollin' Rust tunes have a slight wittiness to them, dropping you off somewhere between your favorite folk song and the closet where your mother's rock-n-roll collection still lives. James is joined by his bandmates Jim Hearn (lead guitarist), Kyle Dennis (drums/vocals), and Nash Robb (upright/elec. bass and vocals).

The Rollin' Rust formed in 2021, nearing its 5th birthday this fall. In just 5 years, the boys have marched their way into several notable music festivals and events, selling tickets from the Midwest all the way down the East Coast.

Noteworthy: Borderland Music Festival (2024, 2026), Northlands Music Festival (2026), The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance (2023 - 2026), Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Stony Fork Music Festival, Seedstock Music Festival, Brew York, Sterling Stage, Fall Down Music Festival, and many others. The group has traveled to 25+ states, sharing lineups with CAAMP, Lord Huron, Jack White, Alabama Shakes, Watchhouse (previously Mandolin Orange), The Head and The Heart, Pixies, The Black Crowes, Sam Bush, The Wood Brothers, Ric Robertson, Dark Star Orchestra, Ryan Montbleau, Marcus King, Dirty Heads, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Andy Frasco & The UN, The Disco Biscuits, Cabinet, Fireside Collective, Houndmouth, Sierra Hull and many more. The Rollin' Rust has directly supported Grammy winner Brandy Clark, Donna The Buffalo, Ryan Montbleau Band, Driftwood, Pressing Strings, Armchair Boogie, Dirty Blanket, Adam Ezra Group, Argonaut & Wasp, and Hunter Root.In 2024, The Rollin' Rust competed against 70+ bands for a main stage slot at the prestigious Borderland Music Festival, winning the "Battle of the Borderland" competition.The Rollin' Rust's debut album, "Road Rats," was nominated for Best Americana Album at the SAMMY Awards in Syracuse, NY.

The spirit of The Rollin' Rust rests alongside all highway-bound dreamers, unafraid to live out of vans, buses, tents and hotel rooms. Their polished performance, unmistakable camaraderie, and colorful lyricism leave their mark on an audience wherever they happen to end up for the night.​