Ruthie and the Wranglers Memorial Day Weekend Shake Up!

are Ruthie Logsdon, Andy Rutherford, Bill Starks, Arch Alcantara & Tom Fridrich. After 25 years of twang (including recording, touring and Americana/Roots radio airplay) the band remains a cornerstone of the DC roots music scene. From original Americana Country to a rousing Surf instrumental or whisky drenched ballad, their clever lyrics, high energy and heavenly harmonies, set them apart from the rest.

Their Americana/Country roots and their unstoppable ENERGY Ruthie describes as

"Loretta Lynn meets the Ramones at Dick Dale party!"

They’ve released 7 albums including a compilation of some favorites from their legacy of recordings entitled All Wrangled Up. Their lyrics were called by Billboard “nothing short of brilliant” and The Washington Area Music Association (The WAMMIES) has declared them emeritus after more than 30 WAMMIE wins including, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Country/Duo Group.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

We serve up a roots Rock and Roll stew that really hits the spot.  You'll enjoy a starter of Rockabilly, a heaping portion of Jump Blues and early R&B, along with enough Soul for a delicious flavor.  Just like Grandma used to make!  

We play danceable music for fun people.  We draw inspiration from artists like Wanda Jackson, Janis Martin, Patsy Cline, Ruth Brown, Varetta Dillard, Ray Charles, Wynonie Harris, Clarence Carter, Elvis, and  Dusty Springfield. 

Terri (leader and vocalist) originally formed the band in 2016, with the current structure in place since 2019.  She has also spent time on stage with other performers, including The Rock-a-Sonics, Ruthie & the Wranglers, the Thrillbillies, Karen Collins & the Back Roads Band, Daryl Davis, BG and the Mojo Hands, and Lunch With Bob.  She has been singing since 2015, when she suddenly discovered her ability to sing.  Who knew?

Drummer Byron Williams has been with the band since 2017.  Byron is a veteran of many bands in the DMV, including Monkey Paw, Daryl Cline and the Recliners, and Dixie Power Trio.  Behind the drums, Byron has a huge presence and personality and just makes it easy for the rest of the band. 

On bass is Jerry del Rosso.  He plays upright and electric, and frankly, we can't decide which we prefer.  Jerry has been playing in the area for several decades, and in all genres.  Some of them include the U-Liners, Hollertown, and Doug Stevenson & the Spades.  

Jason Byrd expertly plays guitar for us.  He is unobtrusive but don't let that fool you.  His solos are masterful and twisting.  

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