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.
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.
