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!
 

How About a Little Funk & Soul?

Relax under the pines, bring your family and friends, and get funky with The Georgia Soul Council!

They'll be serving up their unique style of R&B, soul, and funk music.

Saturday, September 1st

8pm

Matilda's Cottage in Alpharetta

The Georgia Soul Council formed in 2010 as the backing band for Otis Redding III, did a couple of shows with him and his brother Dexter, and then got back together in 2011 to fulfill a few obligations. With that, came a shift towards the bluebreak-era jazz-funk which is their real love. Look out for the GSC bringing the FUNK to the people of Atlanta and beyond.

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 the Georgia Soul Council, visit their website.

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

Art Classes at Matilda's Cottage

We're excited to announce the start of something new at Matilda's Cottage in Alpharetta. Starting in September, you can spend a morning, afternoon, or evening in the colorful main cottage learning how to create imaginative works of art!

Our first class will be Memory Jug Making with PJ Fishstick on Thursday and Friday, September 13th and 14th from 10-12:30. In this class, you will transform your battered and bruised family mementos into one-of-a-kind family heirloom art pieces to be handed down through the generations. After learning the history of memory jugs, you will create an art piece and an accompanying historical document book.

On Saturday, September 15th, Maureen Engle will show you how to paint some folk art fruit. She is offering a 3 hour class at 10am or 2pm. Maureen will also be offering other classes on painting with a palette knife and watercolor painting throughout September and October.

We will be adding more classes as we finalize details with other artists, so follow the blog or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest updates.

More details on the artists, their class offerings, and registration can be found above under the "Fall 2012 Art Class Schedule" tab. Or call Matilda's at 770-754-7831.

Kick Up Your Flip Flops

We know it's only Wednesday, but let's talk about the weekend. Along with sleeping late, we plan on kicking up our flip-flops on Saturday night to enjoy The Ralph Roddenberry Band on the back porch at Matilda's Cottage.

The 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.

Visit Ralph's website for more information on his music.

The Ralph Roddenberry Band will play Saturday, August 28th at 8pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults. Kids under 16 are free with parents.
For more concert information, visit our website.

See you there!