An Evening with Tom Rush

Tom Rush plays The State Theatre on Sunday, October 25, with Brendan Cleary accompanying him. Rush is a folk singer and guitarist from Concord, New Hampshire, who helped shape the folk revival of the 1960s and the renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. He's known for a distinctive guitar style, a dry sense of humor, and a warm, expressive voice that's made him a legend to audiences around the world. His music has left its mark on generations of artists.

Cleary is a New Hampshire singer-songwriter who rebuilt his life and his music after struggling with addiction. He was a finalist in the 2024 New Hampshire Music Collective Songwriting Competition and is preparing the release of his debut album, Soundbox. Rush discovered him and now takes him along as supporting act and accompanist at concerts across the United States.

The State Theatre operates alongside the neighboring Paramount Theatre, which was built in 1915 as Austin's oldest surviving theatre, a City and State Landmark and one of the few remaining 'hemp houses' in America. Both are run by the non-profit Austin Theatre Alliance. The State is located at 655 Congress in downtown Austin. Doors open at 6 PM.