Ragamuffin Schedules Weekend of Music

Tax day is on its way. The annual requirement can traditionally be a downer, especially if filing your tax returns leaves you drained, both literally and figuratively.

Well, take heart, is here to fill the void. Continuing its “Heart and Soul” concert series this weekend, the Ragamuffin Music Hall will feature four extremely talented singer-songwriters “in the Round” Saturday evening, April 14 at 8 p.m. An evening at Ragamuffin might be just what you need to replenish your soul and get you through tax day!

Meet the Artists

Brian Perry’s music resides “at the intersection of James Taylor and Garth Brooks, with Bruce Springsteen directing traffic,” which is an apt description for this New Orleans native’s contemporary acoustic pop-roots rock stylings. With honest, heart-felt lyrics and infectious musical grooves to match a passion for performing, Brian’s shows are always as thought-provoking and they are entertaining. Brian is a veteran of the coffeehouse scene, as well as performing in bars, theatres, private homes, conferences, churches—and pretty much anywhere else he’s asked to show up and sing.

Having a love of music since she was a tot, Suwanee, Georgia singer-songwriter Laura Sulley is the very definition of a closet singer—actually learning and polishing her singing and writing skills in her bedroom closet as a shy youngster. It must have worked, because Laura grew into a very talented singer-songwriter, performing in several local and touring bands. With a desire for music born from a musician father, Laura’s childhood dreams of being a music superstar have, in her words, “ventured upward” to a higher calling. Ultimately, Laura has realized that her genuine mission is to be a wise steward of the gifts God has blessed her with, and feels called to share the story and talent she has with others in order to inspire and draw people to truth.

If heartbreak can inspire one to take a more spiritual road, then Duluth, Georgia’s Pam Hamilton has a gospel to share with her audiences. Since the passing of her husband in 2009, Pam’s musical journey of love, loss and healing have been exquisitely documented in her songs. And, amidst the loss and healing, she sings of God’s goodness and nearness every step along this road she finds herself on. She has recorded two CDs of original music - the most recent titled "As I Am", and currently resides in Duluth with her four sons.

With husband Greg Gronholm, Ashley Harris owns the Ragamuffin Music Hall. But, that’s not all she does. Ashley Harris is also one of the most talented singer-songwriters you will ever get the chance to hear. Combine West Coast Roots with Southern Soul and you get the rich, eclectic sound of Ashley’s songs and performances. Blessed with a beautiful, engaging voice, Ashley has the unique gift of song interpretation few singers can match. Her songs evoke a wide range of emotions pulled from her life experiences—both good and bad—and a faith in God that reminds her just how blessed she is to know Him.

The is blessed to showcase these amazing artists as they share their gifts this weekend. The music event takes place Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. at Ragamuffin Music Hall, 585 Atlanta Street, Roswell. Tickets for the show are available online at www.ragamuffinmusichall.com or at the door on Saturday night before the show.