Love is a Rose – Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt

Love is a Rose – Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt

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An exciting and critically acclaimed tribute to Linda Ronstadt, Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz belt out her hits in perfect harmony while adding personal stories of her impressive career. A must see concert, featuring  Kelly Jones on guitar and vocals, Taylor Pierson on keys/piano, Ryan Kijanka on bass with James Kylen on drums.

Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz and their superlative 4-piece backing band shift effortlessly between genres with ease & control. These two lead and backing vocalists, have been mesmerizing audiences together & separately for over 45 years. Hanke, hailing from Wisconsin and Ratusz from Ohio, they have performed professionally in various shows together for 15 years.

Ronstadt was the voice of a generation, & both of these fervent, adaptive singers are natural catalysts for these iconic, nostalgic tunes. Their bandmates are exceptional artists in their own rights and bring their strong suits to these genre-hopping songs with panache and dedication.

Love is a Rose is not a tribute show; it’s a celebration of Linda Ronstadt’s multi-faceted voice; her comprehensive library of hits in Country Rock, Motown, Jazz & Mexican Folk music.  Influenced by Ronstadt’s pervasive career, Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz deliver a transcendent, cohesive yet spontaneous, poignant and buoyant approach. Their concentration on amusing banter, fail-proof meticulous order of show, harmonious vocal blend and exuberant love for one another and their muse, rekindles memories.

From high school to present day, ruby-throated Blues Chanteuse, Ratusz, has toured the united states with show bands, acoustic trios, jazz & dance bands. Voted WNC’s Best in Blues for 17 years, in 2016 she was also voted Best Vocalist and Artist Who Gives Back. A semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge, Peggy has capitalized on these opportunities, landing her on television, radio, festivals, performing arts theaters and showcases. Opening for Tedeschi-Trucks Band in 2011, she’s also opened for Taj Mahal & Geoff Atchison and The Beach Boys. With 2 original record releases & a song chosen for inclusion on Jomar Records, The National Women in Blues compilation in 2005, her dedication and support promoting local and regional female music artists, is notable.

Paula’s reach has been far & wide. She started playing classical piano and alto sax at age 10. Singing became her focus after being chosen for several young performing troupes in the Mid-West, Disney, & the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater in Florida. After an appearance on Star Search ’88, Paula performed at the Plaza Hotel & the Bitter End. Through extensive touring, she performed for Joan Rivers, Jerry Seinfeld & shared the stage with James Taylor & Willie Nelson. WNC is her home now, & you’ll find her center stage in several versatile musical configurations like Dirty Logic, the Steely Dan Tribute Band. Her original record, The Only Voice, was released in 2012 to critical acclaim. She appears on records by NPR composer, BJ Leiderman and international recording artist, David LaMotte.

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