I discovered these two albums during a really dark time in my life. I sat in the bottom of the shower crying and listening to it over and over again. It’s been such a moving and important record for me. Thank you.
Tradwife Life I had a very similar experience. Except I’m still in the midst. His vulnerability and willingness to own his mistakes in such a public way is not only (I assume) super therapeutic and cathartic for him, but also for his listeners. For me, his music gives me courage to own my own mistakes and to not hide from the judgement and criticism of peers and colleagues who’s opinions should not hold weight anyway. Our struggles, missteps and failures do not define us, but they do make us into the people we are now and who we are to become. As much as we may not like to suffer and to fall down, it is exactly these struggles that are directly responsible to inspiring growth and change. Without the bad, without the painful, we would be unable to appreciate the joy and beauty that is birthed from the darkness. If life never fell apart, we would have no motivation or reason to ever change anything and grow as individuals. In this way, I can change the way I see my suffering. Instead of a wall, it can be transformed into a doorway. That leads to a new and better version of myself. Through the doorway or your darkness lies growth and change. Embrace this perspective and watch as your struggles and pain start to lose their power over you. Pain and darkness cannot remain a significant influence once you take away its power to impact the way you feel about and love yourself. In a way, it is through pain and suffering that we learn to accept and love ourselves fully. Faults, mistakes and all. And once we fully embrace, and accept ourselves, we no longer need the outside world to tell us how we should feel about ourselves. You realize that the only one that has the power to effect your experience of life and the way you feel about yourself, is you. Everything else is just noise.
Dude.. how and why is this still under 10k views? It's like knowing where gold is and not telling anyone. I selfishly enjoy it, but I am expecting millions of views any day.
Rusty is an awesome person/singer/writer was introduced to his music through my son-in-law Mike and daughter Kellie . Loved the back yard concerts. my fav Bluebird Continued success to you and Kacey
This guy is amazing... I first heard "Mercury" while driving out of State and the station did not give the name of the song or artist. It was when "Dying Star" was first released. I think I spent 2 hours on line trying to zero in on who recorded this fantastic song. Just one great song after another...... So much talent...
The closest thing to perfect listen to all day music!! Discovered Kacey in 2013, then Ruston after they married. Now I play his music all day at work... can't wait for more...Dirt Emo, and now 2nds!!!!
Dying Star 0:04
Jericho 4:48
Faceplant 7:48
Closest Thing 11:37
I discovered these two albums during a really dark time in my life. I sat in the bottom of the shower crying and listening to it over and over again. It’s been such a moving and important record for me. Thank you.
Tradwife Life I had a very similar experience. Except I’m still in the midst. His vulnerability and willingness to own his mistakes in such a public way is not only (I assume) super therapeutic and cathartic for him, but also for his listeners. For me, his music gives me courage to own my own mistakes and to not hide from the judgement and criticism of peers and colleagues who’s opinions should not hold weight anyway. Our struggles, missteps and failures do not define us, but they do make us into the people we are now and who we are to become. As much as we may not like to suffer and to fall down, it is exactly these struggles that are directly responsible to inspiring growth and change. Without the bad, without the painful, we would be unable to appreciate the joy and beauty that is birthed from the darkness. If life never fell apart, we would have no motivation or reason to ever change anything and grow as individuals. In this way, I can change the way I see my suffering. Instead of a wall, it can be transformed into a doorway. That leads to a new and better version of myself. Through the doorway or your darkness lies growth and change. Embrace this perspective and watch as your struggles and pain start to lose their power over you. Pain and darkness cannot remain a significant influence once you take away its power to impact the way you feel about and love yourself. In a way, it is through pain and suffering that we learn to accept and love ourselves fully. Faults, mistakes and all. And once we fully embrace, and accept ourselves, we no longer need the outside world to tell us how we should feel about ourselves. You realize that the only one that has the power to effect your experience of life and the way you feel about yourself, is you. Everything else is just noise.
@@michaelstantonarmstrong1470 Beautifully said. Thank you for your comment.
What a blessing that his Dad is always by his side.
How the hell does this not have millions of views! Haha
HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE TWO COMMENTS.
This is one of the beautiful performances I’ve ever seen. TK’s harmonies crush me.
It’s so sweet that he and his father always play together.
Love the set list.
He is such an amazing lyricist♥️
This guy is as real as it gets...just discovered his music a couple of months ago and I cannot stop listening...this performance is so beautiful...
Dude.. how and why is this still under 10k views? It's like knowing where gold is and not telling anyone. I selfishly enjoy it, but I am expecting millions of views any day.
Seeing it performed with his father makes these songs even more extraordinarily touching. A parent/ child love is the purest. 💗
Ruston is the real deal.
I came across Rushton music a few weeks ago....OMG what a monster songster!
Rusty is an awesome person/singer/writer was introduced to his music through my son-in-law
Mike and daughter Kellie . Loved the back yard concerts. my fav Bluebird Continued success to you and Kacey
Underrated
Just discover Ruston about 3 months ago...what a talent!
Damn this is so good. Dying Star wrecks me every time.
This guy is amazing... I first heard "Mercury" while driving out of State and the station did not give the name of the song or artist. It was when "Dying Star" was first released. I think I spent 2 hours on line trying to zero in on who recorded this fantastic song. Just one great song after another...... So much talent...
Who recorded it!!??
The talent. It’s something else. Wow. Amazing.
The closest thing to perfect listen to all day music!! Discovered Kacey in 2013, then Ruston after they married. Now I play his music all day at work... can't wait for more...Dirt Emo, and now 2nds!!!!
This is about as perfect as it gets.... love the emotion and the lyrics are magical. Thank you!
Beautiful! Ruston Kelly is such a talent!
Rusty!!!! I'm so proud of you and the musician and husband you are-- I always love the harmonica
I’m deeply in love with these songs!
wow this is so beautiful and emotional!
Much love
Yes love this
this is silly good song writing ive been waiting for something like this perfection
Can't wait to see Ruston in DC this fall!
In addition to this whole thing being mesmerizing, that Santa Cruz guitar sounds amazing.
Heard live Philly Fucking Amazing spoke to my soul
Love this fucking kind of music emo folk singer songwriter country
yeah Closest Thing!
What key harmonica is he playing?