Arts & Entertainment

Nashville Collides with Roswell Saturday Night at Ragamuffin

Wil Hodge, Keren Leppo and Cyndi Craven are stopping by Roswell's Ragamuffin Music Hall tonight, Saturday, May 12, to perform a "writer-in-the-round" show.

Want to hear up-and-coming singer/songwriters who are growing their reputations in Nashville and Atlanta music circles? Then this is the weekend to visit .

Nashville-tested songwriters Wil Hodge, Keren Leppo and Cyndi Craven will grace the Ragamuffin stage for a powerful “writer-in-the-round” show this Saturday night at 8 p.m. You may not recognize the names or their songs; but Ragamuffin owners promise after you hear them perform, you'll wonder when you can hear them again!

Meet the Artists

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Wil Hodge

An Atlanta music mainstay and Ragamuffin favorite, Wil Hodge has been singing, writing and producing songs for solo projects, as well as other artists, for as long as he cares to remember. Wil owned and operated Whippoorwil Sound for many years, where he recorded an eclectic mix of projects ranging from Country to Hip Hop and Rap. While he enjoyed the day to day recording for others, Wil’s heart has always been in writing songs. He has garnered a reputation in Nashville as a writer’s writer, working with numerous established Nashville songwriters and publishers in Music City. His live performances are an entertaining mix of love, loss and humor.

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Keren Leppo

Ask Keren Leppo fans to describe her in one word and more than a few would say soulful. Delivering live performances filled with moving vocals, poignant lyrics and percussive guitar, Keren’s unique sound is rooted in a rich history of gospel, country, blues, rock and soul. This beautiful blending of such diverse backgrounds has resulted in a musical style of widespread appeal. Keren has toured and performed throughout the southeast for more than 20 years. She has written, recorded and produced her own music including the albums, Grandma's Lullabye, Let it Go and her soon to be released, Blue Sky Drive. Hold on tight and let Keren take you on a full throttle trip around the sun!

Cyndi Craven

Cyndi Craven started playing guitar—or what she thought was a guitar—when she was just six years old. Switching from ukulele to a six string five years later, Cyndi’s future as a singer/songwriter was launched. Soon after, Cyndi began singing in local clubs, honing her songwriting and performing skills. Numerous years, songs and guitar strings later, Cyndi has developed a strong following as an artist of the highest caliber. Her thoughtful lyrics and beautiful melodies carry listeners on journeys as she captivates every room she performs in.

The show starts at 8 p.m. at , 585 Atlanta Street, Roswell. Tickets are available online, or at the door on Saturday night before the show. General admission $10, “Chastain” Table seats $15. No seats held by phone.


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