Brother Rust EPK
Mid-Atlantic Americana Rock & Soul Band | Official Press Kit
Brother Rust is a Frederick, Maryland-based Americana rock and soul band, featuring thoughtfully produced songs by Charlie Spence, and featuring notable DMV artists.
Brother Rust was formed in 2022 in Denver, Colorado as a songwriting project, evolving into a live act in 2024 after Charlie Spence’ move to Maryland.
Spence brings extensive live performance experience. For nearly 5 years, Spence held residencies in downtown Denver, with multiple performances at AXS and Live Nation venues across Colorado. His music has been featured on 93.3 KTCL (Denver) and other online radio shows.
Brother Rust EPK
Mid-Atlantic Americana Rock & Soul Band
Official Press Kit
Brother Rust is a Frederick, Maryland-based Americana rock and soul band, featuring thoughtfully produced songs by Charlie Spence, and featuring notable DMV artists.
Brother Rust was formed in 2022 in Denver, Colorado as a songwriting project, evolving into a live act in 2024 after Charlie Spence’ move to Maryland.
Spence brings extensive live performance experience. For nearly 5 years, Spence held residencies in downtown Denver, with multiple performances at AXS and Live Nation venues across Colorado. His music has been featured on 93.3 KTCL (Denver) and other online radio shows.
Press & Photos
“Their single “Wheelin’ & Dealin’” (2025) highlights the band’s sonic range: warm slide guitar, melodic piano, tight bass, and spirited percussion anchored by reflective lyrics about navigating life’s trade-offs. Brother Rust has been featured in Your Town Music, Frederick Frequency, and the Frederick News-Post, emphasizing their contribution to the original music scene and growing live presence in Maryland and beyond.”
The Frequency
“Their single “Wheelin’ & Dealin’” (2025) highlights the band’s sonic range: warm slide guitar, melodic piano, tight bass, and spirited percussion anchored by reflective lyrics about navigating life’s trade-offs. Brother Rust has been featured in Your Town Music, Frederick Frequency, and the Frederick News-Post, emphasizing their contribution to the original music scene and growing live presence in Maryland and beyond.”
The Frequency
Press & Photos
“Their single “Wheelin’ & Dealin’” (2025) highlights the band’s sonic range: warm slide guitar, melodic piano, tight bass, and spirited percussion anchored by reflective lyrics about navigating life’s trade-offs. Brother Rust has been featured in Your Town Music, Frederick Frequency, and the Frederick News-Post, emphasizing their contribution to the original music scene and growing live presence in Maryland and beyond.”
The Frequency
“Brother Rust … this easy-going, roots rock ballad is filled with great instrumental performances and an absolute earworm hook.”
Seth Mitchell
“Their single “Wheelin’ & Dealin’” (2025) highlights the band’s sonic range: warm slide guitar, melodic piano, tight bass, and spirited percussion anchored by reflective lyrics about navigating life’s trade-offs. Brother Rust has been featured in Your Town Music, Frederick Frequency, and the Frederick News-Post, emphasizing their contribution to the original music scene and growing live presence in Maryland and beyond.”
The Frequency
Media
All My Sins (Original) | Sandbox Brewery - Frederick, MD
Brother Rust performing “All My Sins” (Original) live at Sandbox Brewery in Frederick, MD. A raw, up-close audience view capturing the band’s Americana rock & soul sound—tight groove, soulful vocals, and a song that hits you right in the chest.
Good Things Never Last for Long (Original) | Sandbox Brewery – Frederick, MD
Brother Rust performing “Good Things Never Last for Long” (Original) live at Sandbox Brewery in Frederick, MD. An up-close audience video capturing their Americana rock & soul vibe—warm guitars, tight rhythm, and a chorus that sticks.
Find Yourself (Lucas Nelson Cover) | Café Nola – Frederick, MD
Filmed from the crowd, this clip captures the band’s warm, rootsy approach—honest vocals, tasteful guitar work, and a groove that settles in slow and steady. The room had that late-night, lights-low kind of energy where every lyric lands a little harder.
Media
All My Sins (Original) | Sandbox Brewery - Frederick, MD
Brother Rust performing “All My Sins” (Original) live at Sandbox Brewery in Frederick, MD. A raw, up-close audience view capturing the band’s Americana rock & soul sound—tight groove, soulful vocals, and a song that hits you right in the chest.
Good Things Never Last for Long (Original) | Sandbox Brewery – Frederick, MD
Brother Rust performing “Good Things Never Last for Long” (Original) live at Sandbox Brewery in Frederick, MD. An up-close audience video capturing their Americana rock & soul vibe—warm guitars, tight rhythm, and a chorus that sticks.
Find Yourself (Lucas Nelson Cover) | Café Nola – Frederick, MD
Filmed from the crowd, this clip captures the band’s warm, rootsy approach—honest vocals, tasteful guitar work, and a groove that settles in slow and steady. The room had that late-night, lights-low kind of energy where every lyric lands a little harder.