**The members of Rusted Root have decided to work on projects seperate from the band. There has been no official announcement of the bands breaking up. The official website will continue to function and the members solo works may be found at the site. Click on link below to read e-mail sent to fans from Jim Donovan
**Many of these photos and graphics are posted with permission of Michael Dickey. Click on link to his excellent fan website
A coworker of mine first introduced me to Rusted Root's music sometime in 1997. She let me borrow her "When I Woke" album and told me "It's a little different but I like them alot". Their music was definately different than the music I usually listen to. I remember thinking that the music was tribal with an electric boost and felt that these were a group of highly talented musicians. Their music has brought the most ancient type of musical expression back into popular culture. Times when music seemed to have a particular meaning and purpose. Rusted Root has allowed me to broaden my perspective on music and have a better understanding and interest in other cultures.
I had the good fortune of seeing Rusted Root at Woodstock - shortly before their current stoppage of playing together as a band. They were the only band that I would commit to the 1.5+ mile walk to the west stage and it was well worth it. My belief that this was a group of talented musicians was reinforced by their incredible performance. I hope we have not seen the last of the band playing together and I encourage everyone not to miss an opportunity. Some of the members are out on the road sharing their solo works and we hope to catch some of them.