news and updates

We were just awarded "Best Outlaw Country Album, 2025" in Westword's Best of Denver® for Blame It On the Road! The link is here on Westword. We are grateful, thank you Denver!! It's a true honor and a pleasure to be recognized in Best of Denver! Also, we had a...

We're excited to have our new album out now! "Blame It On the Road" Available on all platforms and physical copies in our online store. ..and we're headed on a European tour in June anchoring on Muddy Roots Europe Festival Check it out and tell your friends, thank you...

We have some new singles out (links below) and we're heading to Europe to play the Muddy Roots Europe Festival!  We have dates in Belgium and the UK and more to be added.  New singles: (click to open and choose your platform) Tonight, A Party!  ...

We're beyond honored to be nominated in the 2023 Colorado Blues Society Members’ Choice Awards! “Favorite Guitarist" Ryan Chrys and "Favorite Band” Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts. The awards ceremony will be held on March 24 at the iconic Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO. The...

Sing it to Me Santa returns this year at the Mission Ballroom with Grace Potter and Tracksuit Wedding featuring Ryan Chrys, we always look forward to this event! The Rough Cuts also have 3 shows, "Santa's Guitar" A full night of Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts...

Amidst our touring schedule this summer, we had an incredible honor! Ryan was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame, and Susan was awarded Instrumentalist of the Year! Ryan was recognized for having been performing for 23 years as a professional...

Hi friends, quick update, we hope you're all doing well, it's been a busy '23 so far! We had a blast on our Northwest Tour this spring, thank you to so many friends for coming out! Our runs to NM, MT, CA, WY, MO, WA, OR, ID, UT were also great! Our vocalist Lauren...

We're pleased to announce Sing it To Me Santa is returning this year! We'll be at the Mission Ballroom in Denver on December 8. This is a benefit event by Take Note Colorado to help keep music and instruments in our schools! Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts, Tracksuit...

We're doing a run through the Midwest this October, our dates are below and keep an eye on our tour page for additions, tell your friends the Rough Cuts are coming!

We are beyond excited to be playing the Trucker & Country Festival in Switzerland, June 25th & 26th. We are thrilled to be joined by special guest English musician Geoff Easeman. Geoff currently plays bass and guitar with the UK Americana band Simon Stanley...