July 2026

Summer is upon us, and man there’s a lot of music happening around here!

Here are some upcoming shows:

7/17/26 - Alien Music Club at The Joint Next Door - 7 to 10p

7/19/26 - My Magnificent Nemesis at the Grey Eagle on the patio! 5:30 to 7p

8/2/26 - Peggy Ratusz Trio at 5 Walnut Wine Bar - 8 to 10p

8/5/26 - Alien Music Club at 5 Walnut Wine Bar! - 8 to 10p

8/6/26 - AMC Jazz Jam at Turgua Brewing in Fairview! Full backline, free parking, great music! - 6 to 8p (the first Thursday every month)

8/6 through 8/9/26 is The Asheville Sounds Festival! I’m pleased to announce that I will be performing in 3 different bands: Peggy Ratusz Blues in the Night, Alien Music Club and My Magnificent Nemesis! Times TBA

8/9 - Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Longlegs at Sierra Nevada Brewing - 2 to 5p

8/15/26 - Peggy Ratusz Trio at Purple Onion - 8p to 10p

8/21/26 - Love Letter: A Tribute to Bonnie Raitt at Summer Trax in Tryon! A stellar lineup under the stars! On slide, electric and acoustic guitars and backing vocals will be Jonathan “JP” Pearlman, Kelly Jones guitars and backing vocals. Zack Page will be on bass, Kevin Sanders on keys and vocals and Justin Watt on drums. 7p