Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet
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Genres: Blues, Folk, Roots Music
A2SF welcomes back Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth and his CARMa Quartet! A hometown hero who has been living in Ann Arbor since 1970, Ruth is a fixture on the festival scene with his ukulele, jaw harp, and kalimba in addition to his iconic harmonica. With the CARMa Quartet, he continues to explore musical strands that reverberate throughout his career: American roots music, blues, folk, and jazz, presented as an eclectic mix of traditional and improvisational music. The CARMa Quartet features musicians from across the sonic spectrum, including Grammy Award-winning tabla drummer John Churchville; bassist Brennan Andes, a founding member of The Macpodz; and guitarist/vocalist Dan Ripke, who performed with the rock-bluegrass quintet Back Forty for 15 years. You can count on Peter Madcat Ruthβs CARMa Quartet to bring plenty of passion and decades of skill for a uniquely delightful performance at Top of the Park this summer!
A2SF welcomes back Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth and his CARMa Quartet! A hometown hero who has been living in Ann Arbor since 1970, Ruth is a fixture on the festival scene with his ukulele, jaw harp, and kalimba in addition to his iconic harmonica. With the CARMa Quartet, he continues to explore musical strands that reverberate throughout his career: American roots music, blues, folk, and jazz, presented as an eclectic mix of traditional and improvisational music. The CARMa Quartet features musicians from across the sonic spectrum, including Grammy Award-winning tabla drummer John Churchville; bassist Brennan Andes, a founding member of The Macpodz; and guitarist/vocalist Dan Ripke, who performed with the rock-bluegrass quintet Back Forty for 15 years. You can count on Peter Madcat Ruthβs CARMa Quartet to bring plenty of passion and decades of skill for a uniquely delightful performance at Top of the Park this summer!
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