Rusty Cooley Review
- By Gabe Nickelson at Jemfest

     Wow, where do I start? Where do I finish? BRING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER! Hell! Bring the freakin' FIRE TRUCK! NEVER before has anyone seen a guy like Rusty. I can see many accomplished musicians hanging up the guitar once he gets rolling. Rusty can step up to the plate and smash a grand slam to a moon of Jupiter EVERY time. Wide saucer-like eyes and jaw drops were a plenty when Rusty got on stage. I heard many 'how'd he do that?' and 'Did he just do that?' comments. If you missed Jemfest 2002 US, kick your ass repeatedly until the end of time or until you crap blood because you missed out on one of the most amazing things to ever happen at Jemfest. It nearly brought me to tears! We did have some audio difficulties which we couldn't resolve, but Rusty played on like a champ. I believe Rusty did two encores and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Before the show Rusty showed us a few moves in an all-too-cool seminar. His sweeping harmonics which he invented at request of a Jemfest attendee amazed all. I've never met an accomplished musician so nice and sincere. Rusty - you made Jemfest 2002 so great... thanks!


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