Banjo Cafe Event Calendar: Gigs, Workshops, Festivals, etc.

The Mike and Ruthy Band at Dewey Hall for Oldtone Sessions
Doors open at 7:30, beer and wine for sale. online tickets available at www.oldtonemusicfestival.com

For information contact: info@oldtonemusicfestival.com

The Mike and Ruthy Band:

In 2016 Hudson Valley based songwriters Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar (aka Mike + Ruthy) enjoyed a high-water mark year buoyed by critical acclaim for their June release, Bright As You Can (Thirty Tigers) and a commitment to touring once again as a crack five-piece ensemble - reintroducing a high-energy folk rock sound that they helped define in the early 2000’s as “Trad is Rad” trailblazers, The Mammals.

Mike + Ruthy are “musicians’ musicians” who have found fans and friends in the Americana world and beyond. As word of their well-loved record spread, the band quickly found themselves sharing bills with industry luminaries as diverse as The Avett Brothers, Milk Carton Kids, Elephant Revival, Ani DiFranco and The B-52s setting the stage for a tremendous 2016 which included invitations to 15 major music festivals across the US and Europe.

Woody Guthrie's guitar killed fascists. This family carries the torch.

“'One of the year’s standout Americana albums.” - Boston Globe

"In the vanguard of today’s vibrant folk revival.” - Pop Matters

“True musicianship is alive and well.” - Performer Magazine

“Some of the best songwriting of their generation.” - LA Weekly

“Mike + Ruthy are the next big thing.” - Claire Armbruster, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

“An absolutely terrific gig that rattled by in a flurry of fun, flair, top musicianship and boundless energy.” - Celtic Music Radio

“Folk, bluegrass, vintage country and just about everything else that falls under the catch-all heading of Americana.” - Wall Street Journal

“From rollicking good times to more tender reflections, Bright As You Can is a winner.” - NPR Music