March 2025 Transmission

We finally made it to Spring 2025! It seemed like it would never get here. The music scene in our little town is bustling and with it the economy should be growing. As always, I am grateful to be a small part of that!

Great News! I’m now with My Magnificent Nemesis, one of my favorite jazz/rock/fusion bands! Imagine a cross between the Dixie Dregs, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Frank Zappa, among others. Chuck Lichtenberger on keys/vocals, James Kylen on drums/vocals, Alex Travers on violin, Asher Hill on bass, and me on guitar!

April 3 - AMC Jazz Jam at Turgua Brewing; The word is out! First Thursday every month! Great place for a laid-back, impromptu Jazz Jam! - 6 to 8pm

April 4 - Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs Band at The Pillar (Hilton Inn) downtown - 6 to 9p

April 19th - I’m excited to join jazz guitarist Chris Norred at The Lobster Trap for a double-header of inspired jazz guitar playing!

April 20 - Peggy Oklawaha Jazz/blues Trio 2-5p

April 26 - Peggy Ratusz Duo at The Wag Bar in Weaverville - 3 to 5pm

May 1 - AMC Jazz Jam at Turgua Brewing - 6 to 8pm

May 4 - Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs Band at Highland Brewing - 2 to 5pm

May 11th - Alien Music Club “And Now For Something Completely Different!” at Highland Brewing! Expect original, unusual, eccentric material including jazz, rockabilly, funk and much more. The exceptional lineup features JP (guitar/vocals), Chuck Lichtenberger (piano/vocals), Alex Travers (violin), Ryan Kijanka (bass) and Jaron Pearlman (drums/vocals) - My Magnificent Nemesis closes the show with a fantastic set! 6pm

May 30th - The AMC Rock n’ Soul Revue at One World Brewing West! It’s a musical exploration into the heartbeat of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Rock and Soul music. From Tom Petty to Aretha Franklin, from Etta James to Steve Miller Band, this show meets everybody in the middle. Three quintessential song interpreters, Peggy Ratusz, Reggie Headen, and Jonathan Pearlman, join forces to present this nostalgia inducing, revved up, effervescent show. You’ll hear songs by Marvin Gaye, Joe Cocker, Sam & Dave, and The Rolling Stones.
This stellar 8-piece band features Taylor Pierson (keys), Ryan Kijanka (bass), Justin Watt (drums), Dylan Hannan (sax), Frank Southecorvo (Bari Sax) and me. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to witness first hand, up close and personal, this dynamic show! 8pm