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Dan Patlansky

Bruce Springsteen Handpicked This Guitarist to Open for 85,000 Fans | Dan Patlansky

Bruce Springsteen handpicked Dan Patlansky to open for 85,000 fans in Johannesburg. We sat down with one of the world's top blues guitarists to find out what that moment felt like, what it's really like playing blues in South Africa, and why his latest album Movin' On is the most honest music he's ever made. Dan opens up about the nerves of playing to a sea of 85,000 people, then glancing over to see Springsteen and Tom Morello watching from the wings. He talks about touring with Joe Satriani across Europe, growing up in apartheid-era South Africa with Hendrix blasting through his dad's stereo, mental health on the road, and the one piece of advice every aspiring guitarist needs to hear. Dan's UK tour kicks off November 2026. Tickets and info at danpatlansky.com Follow The Rugged Revival on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @theruggedrevival

Coltt Winter Lepley

Coltt Winter Lepley - Appalachian Artist, Poet, Author, and Former Racecar Driver | Rugged Revival

Coltt Winter Lepley is an Appalachian folksinger/songwriter from Bedford, Pennsylvania. Coltt’s a published poet, author, folklorist, and former racecar driver who has taken his stories on the road as a touring musician. His highly anticipated and long-awaited recording debut is set to release this year, as a self-titled EP, “Coltt Winter Lepley.” The project was produced by Al Torrence at Music Garden Studios north of Pittsburgh, PA. Al Torrence, and other members from The Allegheny High (the band that plays on Charles Wesley Godwin’s albums and live efforts) including Amico Demuzio, Nate Catanzarite, Joe Pinchotti III, as well as Pittsburgh musicians Justin Long and Alan Getto, helped to form the sound around Coltt’s storytelling in his first studio effort.

Justin Trawick

Justin Trawick - DC based band leader, podcaster, and founder of "We Are the 9" | Rugged Revival

Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray. In June of 2015, Trawick released his first single, “Goodbye”, under the band name “Justin Trawick and the Common Good”; written about the search for direction and belonging in a world that constantly feels one step ahead of you. Trawick has performed for TedxEast in NYC at the City Winery, TedxPennsylvaniaAvenue in DC at the Newseum, and has opened for over 30 national acts including Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Brett Dennen, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, Bob Schneider, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg and The Avett Brothers. Justin is the Founder of the nationally touring show “The 9 Songwriter Series” and co-founder of “The Circus Life Podcast.”

Bonus Episode – 2024 Recap & Plans for 2025

TJ & Ronnie recap 2024, the year we launched the podcast. We talk about the highlights and special moments, and discuss our plans for 2025!#musicpodcast #podcast #interview #countrymusic

Ricky Forbes

Ricky Forbes – Storm Chasing & Netflix’s “Tornado Hunters”

Ricky Forbes is a man who stops at nothing to chase his passions. From documenting the wildest storms on the planet, to spending time with loved ones at home, Ricky's pursuits are all in the quest of a life well lived.For over a decade, Ricky has immersed himself in the heart of tempests, chasing storms that most would seek shelter from. With a career spanning 11 years in storm chasing, Ricky has witnessed over 500 tornadoes, including a heart-pounding encounter being caught inside the world's largest tornado—measuring an astonishing 4km/2.6m wide. This relentless pursuit of the extraordinary has opened doors to numerous opportunities, from documentaries and media appearances to guest starring on various shows, culminating in the creation of his own Netflix series, "Tornado Hunters." But why expose oneself to the formidable forces of nature? For Ricky, being beneath these colossal storms brings a momentary suspension of life, leaving one feeling truly alive. He finds purpose in reporting on these storms to local and national organizations to get the word out and get others to safety. Fueled by his love for photography and videography, Ricky's journey is an undeniable pursuit of capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and raw power of the natural world. #tornado #stormchaser #twisters #tornadohunters