Sandy Erickson Wright brought several of her wonderfully witty and whimsical works with lots of variety of sizes and prices...
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Come see what's new from Erickson Wright and Maureen Engle
Sandy Erickson Wright brought several of her wonderfully witty and whimsical works with lots of variety of sizes and prices...
Monday, January 28, 2013
Artist's Studio Space Available
We will also be offering classes starting in the spring for those who are interested in expanding their skills...
Sunday, September 16, 2012
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
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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:
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
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!
Kids Under 16 Accompanied by Parents Free
Dogs on a leash are welcome.
SEE YOU THERE!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
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.
Or, click here to register!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
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
$15 Adults
"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?
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!
Kids Under 16 Accompanied by Parents Free
Dogs on a leash are welcome.
For more information on Waller, visit their Reverbnation page.
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SEE YOU THERE!
SEE YOU THERE!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
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?
770-410-7611
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!
Kids Under 16 Accompanied by Parents Free
Dogs on a leash are welcome.
For more information on the Georgia Soul Council, visit their website.
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