Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers – Groove In The Gorge Music Series
July 27th, 2024 - An evening with Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers – Groove In The Gorge Music Series
Fayetteville, WV – Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers will make a sprightly young groove doctor out of anyone. With spectacular energy pulsating from every member of the band, the Rainbow Seekers could illuminate the very chambers of Heaven. Lead singer Joe Hertler splashes through lyrical puddles of golden rain, leaving his audience wearing flowery crowns and bubbling smiles. A ride on the Rainbow will take you across the mountains of Motown, through the fjords of folk, over the archipelagos of Americana, and-at last-into a funky firth, where only the fiercest of friendships can be found.
The Rainbow Seekers began their historic quest 8 years ago, revolving around the pure, unadulterated songwriting of their fearless leader, Joe Hertler. Ryan Hoger was the first among the Seekers to find this lonely songsmith and recognize the twinkling magic in his beard. The young boy gave up all his earthly possessions (besides his guitar, of course) and became the first disciple of the Rainbow. With this, the core of the Rainbow was thereby established, and it didn’t take long for the Rainbow Seekers to continue their expansion. Multi-instrumentalist and notable auxiliary percussion maestro Micah Bracken journeyed from the bowels of Atlantis when he heard tell of the Rainbow, and the earth trembled as saxophonist and all-around badass Aaron Stinson descended from Olympus on a golden rainbow of his own. Then came thunder from the depths of space and as it picked up the bass, a soft exhale escaped the lips of every princess within a hundred moons, “Bambis,” they cooed. All the while, on the other ends of the earth, a young boy was hard at work, honing and sharpening his sticks for the day that the Rainbow would come his way, and when it landed at his door, Ryan McMahon climbed aboard.
Since the early days, their quest has brought them across the nation and upon such noble gatherings as Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Summer Camp. As you'll know if you've seen the band, seeking the proverbial Rainbow is all about the live performance. "The live show is the purpose of the band. This is why we make music. Playing music is a symbiotic process, the crowd is as much a part of it as the musicians. We give as much energy and love as we can and we can feel that coming from the crowd as well" says Hertler. "We believe that performance is not a High Art operation, and that you should do anything you can to ensure that the crowd is having a good time. From piñatas to confetti, to fog, to flowers, to drum solos, to strobe lights, to Thor, to sword battles-literally anything goes.”
If you're still reading this, at least one thing is true: The Rainbow Seekers have been waiting for you. If you'll only let them, they will shake the dust from your wildest expectations. They will roar into your life with rapturous frequencies, exuberant tone, and a joyfulness of purpose that has truly become a rare sight on stage. Join them in their celebration, and they will take you on a never-ending journey to a place you'll never be able to describe in words.
The Outpost is a place to bring people together who love the outdoors, music and food nestled in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge. The Outpost offers various lodging accommodations including primitive tent camping, tent platforms, cabins, vintage RV rental and both small and large RV sites. Food trucks, vendors, massage therapy services and premium amenities help create the communal family vibe that is being talked about everywhere.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHO: Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers
WHERE: The Outpost at the New River Gorge: 843 Fayette Station Rd Fayetteville, WV
WHAT: A magical evening of beautiful vibes in the air, camping, food trucks, local brews, art vendors, massage therapy and smiles all around.
WHEN: July 27th, 2024 – Doors at 5:00pm / Show 7:30 – 11:00pm
HOW MUCH: $18 ADV / $22 DOS (TICKET INCLUDED WITH CAMPING)
WHY: To celebrate the magic in the gorge!
QUIET HOURS EVENT NIGHT: EXTENDED TO 1:00AM
PARKING: ALL parking will be at Adventures on the Gorge (map) where a FREE and CONTINUOUS shuttle will be running to The Outpost (6 min ride) UNLESS you buy a limited “Onsite Parking Pass” or stay at The Outpost. AOTG will have their bar open, and The Outpost doors will open at 5:00pm with food trucks, local brews / seltzers / wine in a beautiful setting with a communal vibe.
Rafting Trips: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting package planned for the "Rainbow Seekers” fanbase. This will get you on the river to share in the New River magic but back in time to share with Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers. Click on the link below to find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!
SPECIAL RAFTING LINK:
https://adventuresonthegorge.com/event/hertler-whitewater-rafting/
BAND LINK:
https://joehertler.com
YOUTUBE LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixLgdBXpyeWENsfDZPqVVA
SPOTIFY LINK:
open.spotify.com/artist/2bqcjvd6ETkqubaQnx3OtS
FACEBOOK LINK:
facebook.com/joehertlermusic