Muddy Ruckus

Muddy Ruckus is a “darkly inventive” rock duo according to the New York Music Daily. Guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer Erika Stahl of Portland, Maine play a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues. This stripped-down power-duo blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit, and is known for a full rock band sound. The band just released their 4th album, Vacationland, featuring tracks with legendary blues harmonicist James Montgomery and low-rock saxophonist Dana Colley of Morphine. The album is packed with 14 red hot tracks that blend psychedelic rock, punk blues and fiery lyrics into a sound that’s uniquely Muddy Ruckus. "Using the striking, heavy language of romanticism, the emotional impact of the words is not so much overwhelming as it is effective. Rare that a song can accomplish what classic literature sought to." - Gas Mask Magazine “Legit dance hall crashers” - Glide Magazine "Their music is down and dirty, steeped in the mud of the Mississippi delta and the Louisiana swamps, but also in the mud and grime of Woodstock and the mosh pit at an outdoor punk show." - Maine Today "Infectious, foot-stomping Americana tunes. Similar to the White Stripes in duo power, Muddy Ruckus delivers a full-bodied sound with nothing but a guitar and suitcase drums.” -The Sound “The White Stripes of Delta Blues” - James Montgomery Fancy Trash has been at the forefront of the thriving Northampton, Massachusetts music scene for over two decades. Their dynamic blend of folk, indie, and alternative rock influences — combined with soulful vocals and expressive guitar work — have earned Fancy Trash a devoted following and critical acclaim. Since forming in 2002, the band has shared the stage with notable acts such as The Jayhawks, Deer Tick, DeVotchKa, Langhorne Slim, and Jesse Malin. The Frost Heaves & HaLeS have been crafting confections you eat with your ears ever since erupting from the wilds of Western Massachusetts in 2005