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EP · 2026
Pleasure and Pain EP
Out October 3, 2026 on all platforms.
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The room
Born to Rock
The Rusty Halos are an Aggressive Americana band from Cincinnati, formed as an organic result of beautiful summer jam sessions in 2025. Fronted by Joe Haas, with Tommy Wessendarp on bass and Ryan Wells on his Legendary Hand Drums, the three men play songs about living life as imperfect Midwesterners doing their best, even when their saintliness gets a bit rusty. Their debut EP comes out October 3, 2026 on all platforms.
Home ground
Life on the Edge of Appalachia
Queen City hills on one side. Gorge rock on the other. That is the ground the songs come from.
Cincinnati
Queen City from the hills. Home.
The Gorge
Sandstone and rhododendron. The other compass.
On the road
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Tape
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Do not miss the next night
Dates, songs, and the first look at new tape. We keep it rare.