GOLD RUSH COUNTRY is Southern California's premier high-energy contemporary country band. Combining the showmanship sensibilities of a classic rock act with the heart and soul of new country, Gold Rush performs today's hot Top 40 country. With both female and male lead vocals, a driving rhythm section, seamless vocal harmonies, and virtuoso instrumentalists, Gold Rush gives audiences the rush and dazzle of a true concert experience. At a Gold Rush performance, you see people's feet tapping; they boogie, shout, two-step, dance close, and holler their enthusiasm to the band and each other as the hits keep coming all night long.

GOLD RUSH COUNTRY regularly headlines community concerts—LA County Fair, Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Los Angeles Pershing Square, Lakewood 9/11 Concert, Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert Series, etc.—as well as national venues, including The Canyon Club, Harrah's Reno, Toby Keith's, Gilley's Las Vegas, Fantasy Springs Casino, and The Riviera Las Vegas, along with corporate events.

GOLD RUSH COUNTRY has appeared in concert with Cowboy Troy, Jaron and The Long Road to Love, Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), Eddie Money, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins, Josh Thompson, Sunny Ledfurd, Kacey Musgraves, Eden's Edge, and 2013 Grammy Award winner Little Big Town, as well as Grammy Award winners Toby Keith and Carrie Underwood.

THE BAND

Richard Young

(Electric and acoustic guitar, B-bender, lap steel, slide, mandolin, banjo, lead and backup vocals)
Richard is originally from Ohio. He is an active studio musician, producer, songwriter, and music director. Some of the artists/musicians he has worked with include Timothy B. Schmit (Eagles, Poco), Andrew Gold (Linda Ronstadt, America), Tom Walsh (Paul McCartney, America), and Peter Bernstein. His playing has been featured on numerous national commercials, television and film scores, as well as artist CDs. He has performed in concert and club venues throughout the United States with country, rock, folk, Motown, world, and classical ensembles.

Royce Nelson

(Lead and backup vocals, percussion)
Royce has lived for the stage since her first taste as a young toddler—tiptoeing in tap shoes in front of a few hundred people. However, she discovered her true passion for singing at age 10 at summer camp, belting out tunes on stage for the first time. "It combined my two favorite things: the stage and a rush I could only feel from singing my heart out," Royce says. By the age of 13, she was performing on stage and recording with songwriter/producer Karen Tobin. Royce won a Golden Globe in 2004 for singing background vocals for Mick Jagger on Old Habits Die Hard from the feature film Alfie. Her distinctive voice has been featured on countless record demos for many prominent producers, songwriters, and artists, including Dave Stewart, Lois Blaisch (writer of Tiffany's 1988 #1 hit single Could've Been), Mick Jagger, Sheryl Crow, and Candyman 187. Royce's dynamic artistry has graced venues all over Los Angeles, including The House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Roxy, and The Whisky a Go Go, as well as casinos, concerts, and national venues with Gold Rush Country.

Jeff Valdez

(Lead and backup vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, percussion)
Born in Los Angeles, California, Jeff immersed himself in the triple pursuits of music, sports, and entertainment. As a child, he appeared in film, TV, and theatrical productions. By the time he hit his teens, he was playing in local rock, blues, and country bands. Following school, he worked as a law enforcement professional and then as an energy infrastructure specialist—all the while continuing to sing in bands throughout the U.S. Jeff's soulful and flexible voice has shared the stage with blues greats B.B. King and Buddy Guy.

5 Stars!

"I absolutely loved having Gold Rush for my event. I danced and sang along to every song played and had an amazing time. The professionalism and sound quality are top-tier!"

— Cherise George