Rusty DeWees, known for his character “The Logger,” connects with audiences in Vermont through his one-man shows, in which he shares stories, jokes, and songs from his life in a rural Yankee drawl. DeWees, who grew up in Stowe, Vermont, combines comedy, music, and homespun storytelling in his performances to entertain and connect with his audience. His performances are attracting what the old, real Vermonters in a mindset, and the heart-set of men and women who came well before any of us,” and he appeals to the hard-earned intelligence and practical intelligence of working-class people. His latest endeavor is touring and performing on a 10-wheel Mack truck he bought during the pandemic. This truck serves as a tribute to the old days when the medicine man or woman would come to town and perform their little one-trick pony show. His shows are known for their laughter and relatability, and DeWees prides himself on connecting with his audience from the moment they walk into the venue until the moment they leave. He makes a point to greet his audience in the lobby before the show and is known for helping audience members after the show. He has also donated his time to promote positive lifestyle choices to high school students. DeWees is a multifaceted entertainer with experience in theater, as a personal assistant, off-Broadway, television, film, and national commercials. His performances have been described as a mix of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Will Rogers, and Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”

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