At a glance, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts are a 4-piece touring band that shares male and female leads in a mix of old school country and rock n roll. Call it western outlaw, modern outlaw country, or just plain outlaw.
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon and Willie, they drive their sound with blazing guitars and a rock n roll attitude. The band pays respect to classic styles, but anyone can tell from their overdriven sound that they’re far from traditionalists. Recommended for lovers of both classic country and 70’s rock n roll.
Recent highlights include direct support for Dwight Yoakam, Shooter Jennings, Blackberry Smoke, Justin Moore, The Bellamy Brothers, Asleep At The Wheel, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, The Marshall Tucker Band, Shakey Graves, The Steel Woods, Cody Canada & The Departed, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Sunny Sweeney, Shane Smith & The Saints and more. For a more detailed bio on the band and members check out the Meet the Band page.
The band: Ryan Chrys, Susan Phelan, Lauren Michaels, Michael Jochum
“Fan Favorite Americana/Country Song of the Year 2021”
– Colorado Playlist
“Female Vocalist of the Year, 2021”
– Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame
“Band of the Year, 2019”
– Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame
“Entertainer of the Year, 2018”
– Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame