Originally Posted on Sept.12th, 2023
Today I’m going to be telling you about Las Vegas’s very own, The RumRunners !
Formed in 2017, and inducted into the Las Vegas Blues Society in 2019, they have been entertaining audiences with their very eclectic style of music; everything from rock/ classic blues/original songs, but always with their signature 1920’s style look of Fedoras, Suits, Ties and Two Toned shoes. You know your going to have a wild time when “The RumRunners” show up.
The RumRunners lineup consists of:
Wayne Ivey: Lead Vocals/ Guitar
Tony Grassano: Lead Guitar
Tom Rice: Bass Guitar/ Vocals
Scott Hirtenstein: Drums / Vocals
Here’s there story in their own words:
Their Inspirations:
“Wow too many to mention. We take our style from the old Vegas performers.We believe dressing up shows respect for those coming out to see us.Cab Calloway, Howling Wolf,Muddy Waters,The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bob Seger (just to name a few)”
What you can expect from their live shows:
“We want folks to get caught up listening and dancing. It’s nice to forget your troubles for the evening. We four genuinely enjoy playing together, and hope that translates in our performance.”
Their favorite song to play live: “Blues Downstairs” by Fenton Robinson is how we like to end our shows. It’s a thank you to all of our friends for coming out.”
The Future for The RumRunners: “We are really hoping to add a keyboard player. We think this will take us to the next level and open up many more tunes to add to our repertoire.”
The overall message for “The RumRunners” is a simple one, to just have fun and love one another.
What I have always loved about them is not only are they amazing musicians, with blues being at the core of who they are, but they all have their strengths; Wayne with his powerhouse Vocals, Tony and Tom wailing on their guitars, Scott bringing his commanding drums and everyone bringing their wonderful vocal harmonies together to create a truly magical experience. You can tell they genuinely have a love for their audience and a love for their music, which shows through in their truly unforgettable performances, Keeping you on the dance floor all night long! That’s why they are my VMS Artist of the week!
I encourage you to go check out their next show, It’s gonna be amazing! It’s Sep 16th, (2023) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Miller’s Tavern at Palm Valley , 9201 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134, USA
I hope to see you guys there!
For more information about “The RumRunners” please visit their site:
Or their Official Facebook Account:
https://www.facebook.com/RumRunnersLV?mibextid=ZbWKwL
—VMS