Rusted Root at SUGARLOAF USA - February 5, 2011 - Carrabasett Valley, Maine

Rusted Root images from February 5, 2011 
SUGARLOAF USA Ski Resort - Carrabassett Valley, Maine

Rusted Root who formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are an alternative/bluegrass/world/jamband with an emphasis on percussion.

Rusted Root consists of - 
Michael Glabicki - lead vocals, guitar
Liz Berlin - vocals, guitars, percussion 
Patrick Norman - vocals, bass, guitar, percussion 
Colter Harper - guitars, percussion, vocals 
Dirk Miller - guitars 
Preach Freedom - percussion


Back story for this evening was that Rusted Root came to SUGARLOAF Ski Resort in Maine after a marathon 30+hr trip from Alaska where they had performed two shows in Fairbanks and Anchorage. The Adam Ezra Group (AEG) had warmed up the audience which grew to fill the King Pine Ballroom located in the Base Lodge on Sugarloaf Mountain.
(AEG Photographs from this evening click here) .
Weather was perfect for a winter ski resort in February, with a snowstorm hitting the lodge that evening dumping 3-4 inches of the white stuff during the concert. Also taking place that day was a semi-professional snowboard event featuring local snowboarders.

From a wiki and I quote, "Rusted Root has toured often and extensively since its infancy. Early on in their musical career Rusted Root was "discovered" by legendary musical giants, like Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and invited to tour along. They have been seen on tour with big-name acts like the Allman Brothers, Phish, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Jewel. The band was also part of various summer tours packages like the Furthur Fest and spent two years touring with the Horde Fest. "It’s kind of cool to be out there, just playing with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead. It’s kind of a trip… to like see these people you kind of grew up with and you’re having conversations and jammin’ with," Glabicki said on National Public Radio."

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Colter Harper - Rusted Root

Michael Glabicki - Rusted Root - Lead vocals, guitar, harmonica

 

Michael Glabicki - Rusted Root

Michael Glabicki - Rusted Root 

Patrick Norman - Rusted Root - bass guitar, backing vocals  

Patrick Norman - Rusted Root  

Patrick Norman - Rusted Root 

Liz Berlin - Rusted Root - percussion, backing vocals

Patrick Norman - Rusted Root 

Colter Harper - Rusted Root - guitar, penny whistle, backing vocals 

Liz Berlin - Rusted Root

Liz Berlin - Rusted Root 

Liz Berlin - Rusted Root 

Preach Freedom - Rusted Root - percussion - backing vocals. also Liz Berlin 

Preach Freedom - Rusted Root 

Preach Freedom - Rusted Root 

Dirk Miller - guitars, backing vocals 

Liz Berlin - Rusted Root 

Rusted Root is performing at the Wanee Festival 2011 mid-April in Live Oak, Florida with headliners Allman Bros. Band and many others. Please visit here now for current Rusted Root tour dates .

Photos © 2011 Conall O'Brien All rights reserved.  obiephotography_at_hotmail.com

The Adam Ezra Group (AEG) opens for Rusted Root at Sugarloaf USA

February 5, 2011 - Carrabasett Valley, Maine.

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Adam Ezra Group - King Pine Ballroom - Carrabassett Valley, Maine

The King Pine Ballroom  is a magical place to see live concerts, could be something about the wood/stone construction within the SUGARLOAF Base Lodge.

Adam Ezra Group

Adam Ezra Group plays SUGARLOAF USA

Josh Gold - keyboards

Robin Vincent Soper - bass

Robin Vincent Soper - bass

Jon (Chappy) Chapman - drums

Turtle - percussionist

Adam Ezra Group was joined later on the King Pine Ballroom stage by two of the three Rusted Roots guitarists - Dirk Miller and Colter Harper

Turtle - percussionist with The Adam Ezra Group and Dirk Miller - guitarist with Rusted Root.

The Adam Ezra Group with Colter Harper (Rusted Root guitarist) in background.

The Adam Ezra Group with Colter Harper - Rusted Root guitarist

Rusted Root's Colter Harper sits in with The Adam Ezra Group

"Adam Ezra is one of the most promising songwriters to come along in years... with the craftsmanship and insight to become a major voice in American music."

-Ben Tishler, VH1

"Adam Ezra has the uncanny ability to attract and hold the attention of concertgoers of all ages. As a songwriter, his words connect with his audience on many levels. As a performer, Adam gives all of his energy, attention, and emotion to every show. It's difficult not to get caught up in what he's doing onstage, a fact proven by his quickly growing audience.
-Scott Hayward, Tupelo Music Hall

Adam Ezra and Josh Gold (AEG)

For Rusted Root photographs from this evening please click here now

Photographs © 2011 Conall O'Brien All rights reserved.   obiephotography_at_hotmail.com