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Cast Iron Cowboys is a country western band from Ithaca, New York that delivers a gritty mix of classic country western, blues, and bluegrass. Known for their high-energy performances, dynamic storytelling, and passionate line-dancing crowds, the band captures themes of rural life, resilience, and the close ties of small-town living. Cast Iron Cowboys bring a spirit of joy and camaraderie to each performance, keeping crowds on their feet and moving from start to finish. The band also offers occasional dance instruction, making 2-step and line dancing accessible to beginners. Comparable acts include Tyler Childers, Allison Kraus, Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and Red Clay Strays. The band plays venues from cozy local pubs to large-scale outdoor events, sharing authentic, homegrown music that resonates with listeners across all backgrounds.
Finger Lakes of New York
Contact: castironcowboysmusic@gmail.com
Social Media and Streaming Links:
Live Performance Videos:
Cast Iron Cowboys - Live
Edge of a Knife by Cast Iron Cowboys at Finger Lakes Grassroots All Star Jam with Donna the Buffalo
Cast Iron Cowboys
Margaret Harper - "All of Me" ft. the Cast Iron Cowboys
Listen on Spotify
Achievements
Festivals:
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Folkfaces Fest 2025, Darien Center NY
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Off the Vine with Driftwood 2025, Binghamton NY
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The Fall Down 2025, Hannibal NY
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West Almond Stomp 2025, West Almond NY
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Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival 2025 - Closed out Dance Tent stage on the first and last nights, Trumansburg NY (Lukas Nelson headlining)
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Aurorafest 2025
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Trumansburg Porch Fest headliners 2025
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FLX Grassroots 2024, Trumansburg NY (Old Crow Medicine Show headlining)
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Joined Donna the Buffalo on stage during the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival's and Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival’s “All-Star Jams” (Summer ‘24 and '25, Trumansburg, NY and Fall ‘24, Shakori Hills, NC)
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4th of July on Wesley festival 2024, Manlius NY
Releases:
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First studio release in 2025, "That Truck Had to Go", ahead of a full length studio album.
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First release in 2024 is a four-song EP titled “First Four Miles.” The album is composed entirely of live performance original songs.
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"Live Around Town 2024" and "2025" - Compiled 11 and 10-song CD's made up of songs performed and recorded live, sold at live shows starting with FLX Grassroots each year.
Venues:
Cast Iron Cowboys share stages with artists like Driftwood, Donna the Buffalo, and The Rollin' Rust, rocking barns and dance halls beyond the Finger Lakes, including:
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Deep Dive in Ithaca, NY
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Lead and organize a well-attended monthly honk tonk line dancing residency featuring regional acts like Tyler Westcott, Kid Bess, Jackson Cavalier, and Janet Batch, as well as national acts like Eliza Thorn.
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A Cast Iron Christmas 2024
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South Hill Cider in Ithaca, NY
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Honky Tonk Jukebox in Pittsburgh, PA
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Nietzsche’s in Buffalo, NY
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Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, NY
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Abilene Bar and Lounge in Rochester, NY
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John Barleycorn Tavern in Owego, NY
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Point of the Bluff Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY
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Salt Point Brewing in Lansing, NY
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Atwater Winery in Burdett, NY
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Wineries, breweries, and more across the Finger Lakes wine trails
Photos and Promotional Materials: Google Drive Link
Media about Cast Iron Cowboys
“Cast Iron Cowboys steadily grow their committed fanbase, consistently packing venues and adding friends to the Cast Iron community.” - Page 12, October, ‘24 issue of “What’s Hot - Cortland, Ithaca, & CNY” magazine
Appeared live on-air and online in an installment of 91.7 WICB’s program “Homebrew” in January, '24
For media and booking inquiries, please contact us at castironcowboysmusic@gmail.com
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