09/27/2026
Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Live Music by: Kindred Spirit
***NO COVER CHARGE, BUT TIPS FOR THE ARTISTS ARE APPRECIATED***
Kindred Spirit is a newly formed, engaging all-female Blues band that channels the deep emotional roots of the genre.
Blending rhythmic Delta grooves with soaring, soulful modern vocals, they honor the foundational styles of the blues.
These 5 talented female musicians from various other bands and projects came together rather serendipitously.
The Story Behind the Name
The name Kindred Spirit is more than just a catchy title; it is a nod to the way this particular group of players joined forces.
Formed on friendship and a shared love for the craft, they play for the pure joy of making music together, dedicated to the art of the song.
One of their super powers is that 4 of the 5 of them sing lead. So when one is out front vocally, the others are supporting, singing back up.
Blues Chaunteuse, Peggy Ratusz sings lead and backing vocals, plays hand percussion and brings her 16 time win for Best in Blues to every stage!
Graceful and gritty singer and Songwriter, keyboard player, Carrie Morrison is a chameleon and selfless collaborator, adding just the right touches to each song on the Spirit playlist.
Wait! What? Is that Kim Butler on guitar? Why, yes it is! It’s not often the public gets the opportunity to hear the bassist to the stars play guitar! But on June 24th, you’ll see what all that’s about! She’ll wail on vocals too, no doubt!
So, who will be playing bass, you ask? Why none other than Rutherford County’s own Janet Del Real. Janet’s the reason KS even exists! Her passion and zeal for the Blues is infectious! And all that love comes out as she slides effortlessly up and down the neck of that beautiful upright bass she plays!
I’ll tell you a little secret about Heather Schalk. She started playing drums less than 2 years ago! She’s a natural, what else can be said? Well, only that her sharp ear for the beat and her need for that pocket, keeps all the Kindreds in rhythmic tow!
These Blues babes celebrate the music that American roots were grown from. And like one of their original tunes attests, "there’s nothin’ the Blues can’t heal!"
Kindred Spirit carves out another space in this traditionally male-dominated genre with s***k and style!
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