Josh Rouse Credit: Manolo Millan / Missing Piece Group
With roots in Nebraska, Josh Rouse‘s life has taken him across the vast spoils of America, from the west coast, across the desert, into the Dakotas, and even the South. He even lived in Spain and has recorded melancholic smart indie-folk pretty much every step of the way.
The 54-year-old brings all that experience and sound to an intimate sho at the , where St. Petersburg’s own Ella Jet warms up the crowd.

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This article appears in May 28 – June 03, 2026.
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