Rusty’s show is a high-energy, freewheeling tour-de-force of Bladen originals, rock and roll and hippie country-rock covers, and a party. A Rusty Bladen and The Livin’ Daylights show is an exhibition of how a band, holding onto the same rock and roll rope, can pull an audience into a night of fun – shows that are about connection and happily boisterous. A veteran of the Indiana music scene, Bladen has played the clubs, theaters, bars, and festivals in Indiana and throughout the Midwest to build his career. Bladen powers the crowd with an atmosphere of party songs, sing-alongs, and a whole lot of audience participation. Rusty has also toured in Ireland, is a music festival favorite, and has his music featured in major studio film.

Rusty Bladen and The Livin’ Daylights: Rusty Bladen with Tyler Brindel (drums) and Jackson Bladen (keyboards). The festival band includes Marty Miller and Neil Bladen (bass), Seth Perkins (guitar), and Michael Fortunato (sax).

“Rusty’s songs pack a blast of Petty-esque rock and roll and Americana grit.”

— American Rock Review

Rusty’s new album release, a four-song EP produced by Dane Clark, is Rusty’s first studio release in 11 years. The songs are being released as singles on all streaming platforms. “Dark Days” debuted as the first single on July 3, 2025. The second single, “Float”, was released on August 28, 2025. Clark, the longtime drummer in the John Mellencamp band, plays on all four tracks in the studio. In addition, Jackson Bladen plays keyboards and adds background vocals on the record. Read more

“For the past 30 years, Bladen has been writing music and building his audience, stacking show after show of heartland rock and roll to gain a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most engaging live performers.“ – Americana Rock Newsletter

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Rusty Bladen – Recorded at Crooked Creek Studio / Madison, Indiana