Weary Ramblers
Weary Ramblers are NOT performing at the 2027 Big Blues Bender.
This page is an archive from thier past perfomance(s).
This is the first appearance of Weary Ramblers at the Big Blues Bender.
2026
Newly formed Iowa Americana duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling.
“Weary Ramblers are nothing short of an Iowa-based super duo.” - Iowa Public Radio
Winners of the 2026 International Blues Challenge!
Winners of the 2025 Josie Music Awards “Americana Song of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab)”!
Overall Grand Prize Winners of the 22nd annual International Acoustic Music Awards, as well as winners in “Best Country/Bluegrass” category & finalists for “Best Group/Duo”!
Winners of the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category!
Finalists in the Indie Acoustic Project’s “Best Albums of 2024-2025” (Americana)!
Indie Acoustic Project “Songs of Note 2024-2025” winners!
Winners of 21st annual International Acoustic Music Awards in “Best Group/Duo” category!
2026 Global Music Awards Silver Medal Winners in “Americana” & “Duo” categories!
2025 MCMO Nominees for “Entertainer of the Year” & “Acoustic Act of the Year”!
Semi-finalists in the 2025 International Songwriting Competition!
Semi-finalists in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition!
Semi-finalists in the 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards!
Nominees for 2025 Josie Music Awards for “Duo of the Year - Americana” & “Music Video of the Year (Performance Focused/Duo-Group)”!
#45 out of 157 Top Contemporary Folk albums! - Roots Music Report (2025 - “Weary Ramblers” album)
#98 out of 200 Top Folk Albums! - Roots Music Report (2025 - “Weary Ramblers” album)
#1 on Contemporary Folk Album chart for 7 weeks! - Roots Music Report
“Pretty Lights of Denver” hit #1 on Contemporary Folk Song chart, overall Folk Song chart & Iowa Song chart! - Roots Music Report
#22 out of 160 Top Contemporary Folk albums! - Roots Music Report (2024)
#54 out of 200 Top Folk Albums! - Roots Music Report (2024)
“Sweet Hazel Green, Medicine Creek & Pretty Lights of Denver” in top 10 on Contemporary Folk Song chart! - Roots Music Report
“That man’s music is as honest as was Woody Guthrie’s.” - Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
