All Night Rodeo: A Concert of Original Country & Bluegrass Songs
Rachel Whitcomb is a singer-songwriter of country and Americana music. Rachel has always been drawn to the emotional side of country music, where melodies and lyrics intersect in simple yet meaningful ways to tell heartfelt stories. Her music is intended to make the listener feel...by sharing honest personal experiences relatable to many walks of life. Her musical sensitivity and stage presence showcase a sexy yet vulnerable quality that allows her to truly express the story behind each song. Her recordings and live performances showcase her love for a traditional country sound, including fiddle and steel guitar, and her songs lend themselves to both acoustic and electric arrangements with lots of vocal harmonies. Rachel’s new album, Wildest Dreams, released March 28, 2025, highlights her original songs with the help of top Nashville instrumentalists including Brent Mason (electric guitar), Pat McGrath (acoustic guitar), Ryan Joseph (fiddle), Duncan Mullins (bass), Johnny Brown (keys), Scotty Sanders (steel guitar), and Garth Justice (drums). With this new album, Rachel is bringing back the beloved ‘90s country sound, particularly with the songs, “Walk of Shame” and “You’ll Want Me.” She has been labeled “One to Watch” by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Recently, Rachel performed “You’ll Want Me” for Tennessee Songwriters Week and advanced to the showcase at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN.
Well-known fiddle player and multi-instrumentalist, Ryan Joseph, has been performing since he was 2 1/2 years old. Born in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA, he began playing violin with his Grandfather (who was also a fiddler) and his family’s polka band. Ryan was featured in this band and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004. Ryan appeared on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee when he was just 11 years old- singing and playing several instruments including fiddle, saxophone, guitar, bass, and piano. After losing his Dad unexpectedly in 2006, Ryan decided to take time to pursue his musical passion and moved to Nashville in 2007 to chase his dream. Ryan currently tours with country music legend, Alan Jackson, playing fiddle, mandolin, and singing harmony vocals. He has also performed, toured, or recorded with artists such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmy Buffett, Laura Bell Bundy, Jimmy Fortune, Craig Morgan, Jamie O’Neal, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Bonnie Raitt, Lee Ann Womack, Zac Brown, Dierks Bentley, Chris Cagle, Kacey Musgraves, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Marty Stuart, and Carrie Underwood. https://www.ryanjosephmusic.com/
Dylan Bradley is the lead singer of the country rock band November Blue, a group known for reviving the spirit of ‘70s rock nostalgia with a modern edge. While keeping the band’s fire burning, Dylan has also been carving his own path as a solo artist, writing songs that dive deeper into his personal stories and influences. His upcoming solo album “Setting Sun” marks a new chapter that is more emotional, introspective, and unapologetically honest. Balancing life between the road, songwriting, and the studio, Dylan’s work bridges nostalgia and raw emotion. Whether fronting November Blue or standing alone under the spotlight, he continues to define what heartfelt country songwriting sounds like today.
Jacob Zang is a musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a session guitarist, he has played on various recording projects for independent solo artists, bands, and producers. He has shared the stage with many different artists such as Glen Templeton, Hobbs Sisters, Frank Vieira, Ashley Marina, Rachel Whitcomb, Chris Ruggiero, and more. He has also backed up several classic acts such as Lou Christie, The Drifters, Terry Sylvester (The Hollies), The Vogues, The Skyliners, and more. As a producer/engineer, he has experience working with Jay Dudt at Manchester Craftman’s Guild Jazz. Jacob has worked as a staff engineer at Audible Images Recording Studios. He holds a degree in Jazz Guitar and Sound Recording Technology from Duquesne University.
Read Connolly is a multi-instrumentalist including pedal steel, banjo, lap steel, and dobro; Read has found great joy being involved in the creative music process for over 20 years. Read tours with Zach Bryan and J.R. Carroll and is also a sought-after studio musician. Previously, Read spent time on tour with Charles Wesley Godwin, Pittsburgh country legends the Beagle Brothers, and composed for two PBS Documentaries. Read has brought his talents to numerous artists seeking the unique steel guitar sound that can transport a song to the next level.
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