Matilda's Under the Pines 2013 Concert Schedule

We're looking forward to another season of music in the back yard of Matildas and seeing you all again after this long cold winter...so we wanted to start with one of our most entertaining  favorite bands...

MAY 4TH, 8 PM

TBS Storyline Presents Mudcat:

One of Atlanta's most unique and enjoyable live acts, Danny "Mudcat" Dudeck takes the SoundStage to the deep south as he and his band perform one of his favorite songs, Piedmont Blues. Mudcat's authentically-soulful and emotionally-charged vocals have an old time, down home blues and folk feel that is sure to get your feet stopping and your body moving. 

http://www.mudcatblues.com  

                                        May     11        Ralph Roddenbery (Folk Rock)

                                        May     18        High Strung String (Bluegrass)

                                        May     25        The Breeze Kings (Blues)      

                                        June      8        Mama's Blue Dress (

                                        June    15        Second-Hand Swagger

                                        June    29        Cumberland Collective

                                        July       6        Villain Family

                                        July     13        Waller

                                        July     20        Mike Willis

                                        July     27        Swami Gone Bananas

RALPH RODDENBERY

May 11, 8 pm

Rock / Folk Rock / Alt.Country

 Ralph Roddenbery Band is a dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock, and a twist of the blues. By combining four part harmonies with energizing riffs, captivating lyrics, remarkable stage presence and a driving rhythm section, RRB is able to connect with their audience in a way that makes them feel as if they are having a one on one conversation about life. The Ralph Roddenbery Band consists of Ralph Roddenbery (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Ted Norton (lead guitar/vocals), Richie Jones (drums/vocals), Tommy Jones (bass) and Samantha Alessi-Jones (vocals).

Ralph Roddenbery is a unique and impressionable singer/songwriter who has been part of the Athens and Atlanta music scene for many years. He honed his songwriting & performance skills under the tutelage of Bill Berry (R.E.M), John Keane, Randall Bramblett, Davis Causey and Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) while he was living in Athens.

                                                                http://www.ralphroddenbery.com

Come see what's new from Erickson Wright and Maureen Engle

Pictured here are a few of the new works from two of our favorite artists...  Maureen Engle's horses are dramatic and powerful..  She brought four this time....

Sandy Erickson Wright brought several of her wonderfully witty and whimsical works with lots of variety of sizes and prices...

Artist's Studio Space Available

Sometimes it is nice to have a space outside of your house to be creative without the interruptions of  day to day chores and also to be in the company of other artists... so with that in mind we are offering studio space at a very affordable monthly fee in the main cottage at Matildas.  The cost is $75. a month.  If you are interested contact Mary Jane at 770-754-7831.  There are approximately 30 spaces available....  Artists will have the option to show their works for sale during the concert nights and possibly on Saturdays.  Spaces will be available February 15th...

We will also be offering classes starting in the spring for those who are interested in expanding their skills...

WOODY PNES, SATURDAY, SEPT 22nd 8 pm

"Stick on your pork pie hat, grab a slug of moonshine and cut yourself a rug.” 
- MAVERICK MAGAZINE, MARCH  2010

“A rollicking, engagingly idiosyncratic amalgam of old-time blues and jug band sensibilities. [The music is] informed not only by squalling harmonica and whumping bass but a conviction that makes them sound about six decades older than they really are. As well as Pines' nasal holler, Zack Pozebanchuk on bass and  Nathan Taylor and  Andy Tubb sharing credits on drums, there are tasty contributions from guest artists including producer Gill Landry on slide guitar. Stand-out tracks include the harmonica and fiddle-driven 'Chew Tobacco Rag' and a compelling rendition of Harlem, a vintage joint-jumper swinging to sax and cornet. It's not all up-tempo stomp, and Pines' Walking Down the Road has overtones of early Dylan in its guitar finger-picking and wistful drawl." -  JIM GILCHRIST,  THE SCOTSMAN  MARCH 2010

http://woodypines.com

http://www.woodypines.com

Summer is Fading Out

 
Suddenly the nights are cooler. A collective sigh of relief can be heard across North Atlanta. If you haven't been yet, this is the perfect time to come out to hear some music under the pines at Matilda's Cottage. You might even need a jacket!

Friday night, Matilda's will host the 2nd Annual Backyard Benefit Jam benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Enjoy Sanjay Kothari, Jeremy Gilbertson & Grim Rooster and The Burning Daylights. There will be great food and drink and fun for the kids! Everything starts at 7pm.

For More Details go to:

2nd Annual Backyard Benefit Jam

https://www.facebook.com/events/127404027404989/

Come back again on Saturday night to hear a delightful group of honky tonk bluegrass players, the Locust Honey String Band.

"Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith blend sweet harmonies with raging Old Time fiddle tunes to take "girl band" to a different level. Using various combinations of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass, Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith each contribute a different style to create music meant for dancing and listening.
Chloe and Ariel grew up going to old-time music festivals with their parents and have been playing music together since their early teenage years. Meredith has been playing blues guitar and singing blues and beautiful harmonies since her college years at NYU; while collecting experiences from busking on the streets of everywhere from New York City to New Orleans. The three women combine their interests and experiences to generate a collective sound of blues, old-time tunes, honky tonk, and old country music." Reverbnation.com

Come on out!
You are always welcome to bring a cooler with food and drinks.

We recommend bringing chairs or blankets, your family, and friends!

$15 Adults

 Kids Under 16 Accompanied by Parents Free

Dogs on a leash are welcome.

 

Follow Matilda's Art and Music on Facebook and Twitter for concert and weather updates.

SEE YOU THERE!

 

Treasures and Trinkets

 

A box of treasures, a junk drawer, keepsakes, memorabilia. We call them different things, but most of us have a collection of special trinkets hidden away somewhere. These trinkets might be buttons, pieces of jewelry, an old buckle, a jar lid from those pickles grandpa always loved. They are worthless, yet priceless for the meanings they imply, each piece bringing back memories of loved ones and moments we hold dear. 

According to Appalacian History (appalacianhistory.net), memory jugs’ influence can be traced to the African Bakongo culture. This culture believed that the passageway to eternity was a watery one, so they adorned the graves of their loved ones with water-bearing vessels. They also added personal effects that might be needed in the afterlife and sometimes broke those items to release the spirit of the loved one. 

Over the years, memory jugs have evolved as a popular way to memorialize loved ones and display mementos. Surges of interest and revivals in memory jug making have dotted the last century. Today, antique memory jugs are popular with collectors and range in value from $50 to $3,000 (antiquetrader.com). 

Here at Matilda’s, we are lucky to have our own memory jug expert, PJ Fishstick. PJ is a local folk artist who creates colorful memory jugs packed with personal meaning. Several of her whimsical jugs are available at Galerie Matilda in Roswell and she will be sharing her knowledge with students at Matilda’s Cottage in Alpharetta during a special memory jug making workshop on September 13th and 14th.

Do you have a box of trinkets just collecting dust in a closet? Why not dust them off with PJ and create a family heirloom that will be treasured for generations? Bring your friends and create jugs that honor your friendship. Bring your sister, your mother, and your cousin to document your history. Or just bring yourself and create a jug to celebrate the journey of your life. 

For more information on PJ, 
take a look at this feature article from Sasee Magazine. 

For more information on PJ’s class, 
visit our art class information page.

Or, click here to register!

Football? How About Some Bluegrass & Country Music!

If football is not your thing, don't forget the option of listening to some live music at Matildas.... Get a group of football widows together and have a girls night out... Bring a spread and a bottle of wine and come on out.. Waller will be playing some bluegrass/country under the pines this Saturday night at 8 pm....

"In less than a year, WALLER has evolved from a straightforward folk duo to a full-band powerhouse. The band is just as comfortable roaring through a country classic as they are pulling at your heart strings with a tender ballad. With deceptively simple songs, WALLER has stood out amidst the crowded music scene as something truly special: a group of good friends making great music. WALLER has been winning over audiences with their soulful and authentic style; turning each show into a grand family reunion. Their songs ring with the comfort of home, drawn from a deep well of community and kinfolk. They are often compared to legends such as The Carter Family, John Prine, or Alison Krauss & Union Station. WALLER is not afraid to call on the traditions of artists who have come before and stay song-oriented maintaining their stature as an unmistakably modern band."  -  Reverbnation

Want some dinner with your music?

Order BBQ from Smokejack 

770-410-7611 

Or

 Thai From Satay House

770-663-8666

  

and they will deliver it to you at Matildas...

You are always welcome to bring a cooler with food and drinks.

We recommend bringing chairs or blankets, your family, and friends!

$15 Adults

 Kids Under 16 Accompanied by Parents Free

Dogs on a leash are welcome.

 

 

For more information on Waller, visit their Reverbnation page.

Follow Matilda's Art and Music on Facebook and Twitter for concert and weather updates.

SEE YOU THERE!