Roswell Teen Signs with Music Label, Performs at Ragamuffin

Continuing its tradition of providing the most entertaining singer/songwriter experience in Atlanta, the has a very special Friday show for music lovers tonight.

According to Harris, this experience is what it’s all about—the perfect blend of voice and song. And, the kind of evening that makes the Roswell music hall one of the most engaging places to hear live music in the Atlanta area.

Meet the Artists:

Luke James opens the show, providing an unmistakable vocal style and powerful spark where passion meets praise and his faith shines through some very painful life experiences—including a painful divorce that left him raising three very small children on his own. That faith can be heard loud and clear on his debut effort, Rise from Ruin, where he says, “Most all the songs on Rise from Ruin are inspired by my struggles, my faith in God and God’s faithfulness to me.” Luke has performed with some of Christian music’s true heavy weights, including Russ Taff, David Huff and James Bolton, and has been a guest worship leader at Perimeter Church, Church at Northside, Cornerstone Church and Church for All Nations to name a few.

Packing enough pop, soul and vocal artistry to shake up artists twice her age, 15 year-old Roswell teen, Riley Biederer, is a force to be reckoned with. And, apparently she is already making ripples—in December 2011, Riley was signed to a multi-year exclusive artist management agreement with Rocket Music, the international music management company co-founded by Elton John! By the time Riley gets to the chorus of her first song at Ragamuffin Friday night, you’ll understand what the fuss is about. This young lady sings and writes with a confidence that goes well beyond her young age, and those who see her Friday will be able to say, “I saw her when she was just about to blow up!” Riley is currently writing and recording songs for her debut release and will begin shooting her first music video in Atlanta this month.

Closing the show will be part songstress extraordinaire, part Ragamuffin Music Hall owner, Ashley Harris. Performing with her band, Ashley will deliver a gorgeous blend of melody and heartfelt emotional lyrics with her equally gorgeous voice. An accomplished recording artist and songwriter, Ashley’s single Unfinished Woman reached #1 on the Indie World Country Record Report in 2010. She was nominated for Best Female Vocalist by GeorgiaCountry.com, and has had local and national airplay of her CD Unfinished Dreams. Ashley is currently in pre-production to record her next project in Nashville, Tn.

Spend an unforgettable evening this Friday, May 4 at the , 585 Atlanta Street, Roswell. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online, or at the door on Friday night before the show. General admission is $10, “Chastain” Table seats $15. No seats held by phone.