Photo by Frank Zipperer
Peggy Ratusz
Living the Life doing what she Loves most
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well established presence in the Asheville music scene since 2002, Jazz and Blues Chanteuse Peggy Ratusz performs an infectious, sultry, multi-layered brand of original, traditional and modern Blues, Soul and Jazz. While influences such as Ray Charles, Connie Evingson, Joan Osborne and Bonnie Raitt are evident, it can’t be denied that her unique style and voice are one of a kind. She and her backing bands are particularly impressive during live performances where audiences are warmed by the glow of her shine. Inspired by the rhythm, the melodies and content of the stories she tells, every drop of emotion is authentic and shows all who are present, that she’s a willing servant to the music she writes and covers. For over forty years, opportunities have come her way that have landed her on television shows, radio, festival line ups, theaters, bars, restaurants, benefits, private events and showcases. She spent seven years based in Tucson, Arizona where she toured the West in a folk rock trio from 1979 to 1985. Audiences began to experience the richness, power and emotion of her voice evoking
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thesofiamagazine.com | March 2020
