This One’s For The Ladies

Santa Barbara Independent – October 2, 2008

She’s a little bit country: Following last week’s powerhouse performance by Victoria LeGrand and Alex Scally’s Beach House, this Monday Muddy Waters Cafe will play host to yet another dynamic duo. The Seattle-bred Ruby Dee And The Snakehandlers, led by leading lady Ruby Dee Philippa and guitarist Jorge Harada, is nothing short of a rockabilly lover’s dream. Combining country twang with vintage swing and an obvious affinity for all things Cash and Carter, the duo are about as delightfully retro as they come without sounding derivative. And the band’s swagger, combined with Philippa’s classic pitchy vocals and captivating stage presence, make this a night of throwback goodness that should not be missed. Show starts at 8pm at Muddy Waters (508 E. Haley St.)