Jon Rogalia & Whiskey Hollow Rush

What's the Whiskey Hollow Rush

Whiskey Hollow is a mysterious place.

Beautiful forest and the purest spring water filtered by thousands of years of mother earth.

Only a few miles from where we live,
this spring water long ago was used to make some of the best Whiskey in the world.

You take a sip and it gives you that rush,

That's The “Whiskey Hollow Rush”

But today its just crystal pure springs and lush forest.

for anyone to enjoy. 

Hangin out in the hollow is ah inspiring and has helped us write some of our best songs. 

 

Members of Whiskey Hollow Rush include:

Dave Schwalm, Jon Rogalia, Leonard James Mirizio

Sal Casale, Mike Redmond, Pat Netti,

Tammy Williams

 

 

 

Currently booking for 2026. 

Booking Request form below. 

Jon enters the Whisky Hollow

How I Met Whiskey Hollow Rush

Sometimes life introduces you to the right people before you even realize how important they’re going to be.

In 2021, my album Twenty Eight was nominated for a Syracuse Music Award. I spent most of the night sitting quietly, taking it all in, right next to two guys I’d never met before: Dave and Sal from Whiskey Hollow Rush. We talked casually, shared a few laughs, and enjoyed the show.

What I didn’t know was that our albums were actually up against each other in the same category.
My Twenty Eight vs. their Torn Up From the Corn Up.

When my name was called and I took home the award, the first two hands I shook were theirs.

That night was special for two reasons:

I won my first SAMMY.

I unknowingly met the people who would later become some of my closest collaborators.

After the show, they handed me their business cards. We talked about music, songwriting, and maybe working together someday. No big promises, just mutual respect and a shared love for creating something real.

Today, that chance encounter has turned into an incredible partnership. We’ve since collaborated on multiple projects, including award-winning albums—one of which brought home another Syracuse Music Award… this time together, standing side by side, where the story first began.

Funny how life works.
You go into a show hoping to win a trophy… and you walk out with lifelong friends instead. This story ends with BOTH! 

Booking Pitch – Jon Rogalia & Whiskey Hollow Rush

Jon Rogalia & Whiskey Hollow Rush deliver a fully original, songwriter-driven live show built on heart, craft, and world-class musicianship.

Rooted in modern country-rock with touches of Americana and acoustic soul, their performance showcases Jon’s award-winning original catalog songs that chronicle life, love, faith, and personal growth with honesty and depth. From heartfelt acoustic ballads to full-band anthems, Jon’s writing blends traditional storytelling with contemporary edge, connecting with audiences across generations.

Featuring top-tier musicianship from Whiskey Hollow Rush, the live show is crafted with intentionality: dynamic arrangements, studio-quality sound, and a performance style that is both energetic and intimately engaging. Every note serves the song, and every song has a story.

All original music. no cover band filler
Award-winning songwriter and recording artist
Multiple Syracuse Music Award recipient (including collaborative work with Whiskey Hollow Rush)
Full band or acoustic showcase formats available

Jon’s songwriting has influences ranging from Chris Stapleton & Tyler Childers to Dave Matthews & John Mayer. The band brings those songs to the stage with precision, soul, and an undeniable chemistry that audiences feel from the first note.

Ideal for:
• Performing arts centers & listening rooms
• Country & Americana festivals
• Theatres and seated showcases
• Songwriter and storytelling series
• High-end events & ticketed concert venues

Whether it's a full-production show or a stripped-back songwriter night, Jon Rogalia & Whiskey Hollow Rush perform music with purpose. Not just to entertain, but to connect.

Spinning Wheels

Jon Rogalia Ft. Whiskey Hollow Rush

Spinning Wheels was really one of those records where I stopped worrying so much about what box everything was supposed to fit in and just let the songs be what they were. There’s country all over this record, but there’s Read more

Spinning Wheels was really one of those records where I stopped worrying so much about what box everything was supposed to fit in and just let the songs be what they were.

There’s country all over this record, but there’s also Americana, roots rock, a little southern rock, and some stuff that just kind of lives in its own lane. That’s probably one of the things I like most about it. It feels like a bunch of different parts of me all showing up on the same record.

A huge part of that came from working with Whiskey Hollow Rush.

By that point, we had really started finding our sound together, and instead of just playing the songs, we were shaping them as a band. Everybody brought something different to the table, and a lot of what you hear on Spinning Wheels came from letting those ideas breathe and seeing where they went.

The songs themselves are about life doing what life does.

Love, mistakes, relationships, chasing things, losing things, looking back, moving forward, and sometimes feeling like you’re doing a whole lot of moving without really knowing where you’re going.

That’s kind of where the title came from too.

Sometimes it feels like your wheels are turning and you’re making progress. Other times it feels like you’re just spinning them.

Musically, I wanted this record to have some grit. Big guitars, grooves, strong hooks, and plenty of room for the band to actually play. But I also wanted the lyrics to still matter.

Looking back, Spinning Wheels feels like an important record for me because it was another step toward trusting my own sound.

Not trying to chase what everybody else was doing.

Just making the music that felt like us.

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    California Sun 3:41
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    Dreams Of Old El Paso 4:29
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    Berlinetta 3:43
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    Walkin' Away 3:39
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    Walt's Diner 3:40
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    Swing Away 3:36
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    You Do Done 3:24
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Unapologetic

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    Somebody To Love 3:26
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    Woman With Intention 3:28
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    Circus Of Fears 3:39
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    Spare Some Change 4:45
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    She Aint about Me No More 3:23
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    Whatever Gets You High 4:30
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    Popcorn Sutton 3:44
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    Beach Therapy Ft. Jon Rogalia 3:33
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