Rusty Jackson
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Rusty Jackson
I perform with a band - I will tailor the band size to your needs (2 pieces to 6 pieces). We specialize in classic hits (songs that people know) - mostly country but some rock, pop and blues as well. I have an ompersonator show that I do called "Rusty Jackson's Highwaymen Tribute" where I impersonate Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, WIllie Nelson and Kris Kristofferon (includes quick costume changes during the show). It is one of the most popular things that I do - you can see the EPK for that show at https://rustyjackson.com/highway-epk
I am also a singer-songwriter with my own music - I occasionally include one or two of my songs in a set. I do also perform at songwriter shows on request.
Rusty Jackson
Rusty JacksonPost Falls Idaho USA
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Band
Impersonator
Singer-Songwriter
Variety Performer
Americana, Country, Rock, Blues, Pop
MY STORY
I remember when I was a child and people would ask "what do you want to be when you grow up?". I would shrug my shoulders and mumble "I dunno"... Then at 9 years old I saw a movie about the life of Hank Williams and I thought "that's it!" Thus began my love for singer/songwriters including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and also people like James Taylor, Carole King and my all time favorite, Kris Kristofferson!
I taught myself to play the guitar and started writing songs. In my teens I began playing in country bar bands in the greater Los Angeles area (where I grew up). The next part of the story is a familiar one... I got a "real job" and set performing aside. Fast forward a few decades - the kids were grown, the "real life" had slowed down and we moved to Idaho and now that 9 year old boy was READY TO ROCK!
In addition to performing over 150 shows a year, I am also a co-founder and one of the directors of the Northwest Country Music Association. The NW-CMA engages in the promotion of LIVE country music in all of the Northwestern states. When I'm performing, I'm busy promoting and trying to help other artists live their dreams too! The NW-CMA has grown tremendously in the last few years, we just recently had our 5th annual awards show at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane!
The NW-CMA also produces an annual event called HagFest Northwest! I helped to organize this event to honor one of my musical heroes, Merle Haggard. The next Hagfest will be April 8th at the Fox Theater in Spokane and it will feature some of the regions top artists all paying tribute to the Hag!
WHAT I DO
When you go to a Rusty Jackson show, you will hear much of the music that I grew up with. The singer/songwriters like Johnny Cash, James Taylor, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams. At a Rusty Jackson show, you will feel like you're hearing all of those classic influences. You will hear me cover those classic country hits, plus, some iconic, classic pop/rock tunes and you will also hear some of my originals in the mix! CLICK HERE to book me for your event or venue!
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