Ralph Roddenbery & the Jones w/special guests Donna Hopkins

Ralph Roddenbery is a charismatic singer/songwriter/performer based out of the Atlanta area. You will usually find Ralph fronting the Ralph Roddenbery Band, but he also performs solo, with "The Jones", and with other side projects, like The Side Effects with Scott Mecredy and Michael Hurwitz of Stop Drop and Roll.

Ralph honed his songwriting & performance skills under the tutelage of Bill Berr...y (R.E.M), John Keane, Randall Bramblett, Davis Causey and Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) while he was living in Athens.

Ralph reaches all kinds of people through his music and with his self-effacing humor. Whether you first discover Ralph at a music festival, bar, music venue, or even surrounded by children in an elementary school, you will come away with the same impression. He is a born comedian, story teller, and performer. With his talent of improv and his ability to transfer his emotions into the songs themselves, he is able to take the performance to the highest level.

Ralph Roddenbery & the Jones are a dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock, and a twist of the blues. By combiningthree part harmonies with energizing riffs, captivating lyrics, remarkable stage presence and a driving rhythm section, the band is able to connect with their audience in a way that makes them feel as if they are having a one on one conversation about life. Ralph Roddenbery & the Jones consists of Ralph Roddenbery (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Richie Jones (drums/vocals), Tommy Jones (bass), Samantha Alessi-Jones (vocals) and special guest Donna Hopkins (lead guitar/vocals).

Ralph Roddenbery & the Jones primarily tour in the Southeast U.S. playing major clubs, theatres, festivals, and private events. As of late, RRB played at Suwannee Springfest, Magnolia Festival and The Variety Playhouse, and has shared the stage with Vince Herman, Larry Keel, Joe Craven, Donna Hopkins, Tishamingo and David Blackman. Ralph Roddenbery currently has four releases: Fix Myself, Live at Tree Sound Studios, Let It In - Live and their newest album, For So Long. The album was recorded at Bakos Amps Works in Atlanta and mastered by Rodney Mills Masterhouse.