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Ruffwater Band
Classic Rock Band
Cover Band | 80s Band | See all
Mobile, Alabama
Will travel 3000 miles from Mobile
About
You've come to the right place for music entertainment! RuffWater Band is Gigmaster's #1 rated band in the Southeast and is consistently rated in the top 5 bands nationwide. Pretty cool considering Gigmaster's is the largest online booking site on the Internet!
The band has played hundreds of club dates, private parties, festivals, weddings, and corporate events all along the southeast from its home base near Mobile, Alabama as far as Jacksonville, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Houston and New Orleans.
In 2006, RuffWater placed second in a competition of over 60 bands nationwide at the Hog Wild Bar-B-Q and Blues Festival in Alabama. In 2007 the band was chosen as the headline musical act for the 30th Annual Azalea Trail Run Festival in Mobile where they performed in front of an audience of over 7,000 people. Due to the overwhelming response, the band was chosen to headline the festival for two more consecutive years (2008 - 2009). No other regional band has ever been afforded that opportunity!
Also in 2009, RuffWater was chosen as a headline act for the Foley (AL) Bar-B-Q and Blues Festival and in 2010 played the Pensacola (FL) Seafood Festival. To start out 2012, RuffWater was the closing headline act for the Orange Beach Music and Art Festival in Orange Beach, Alabama! In addition, RuffWater has been chosen by the Alabama-China Partnership (ACP) as its corporate band for all ACP functions statewide in 2012-2013 and will be traveling to China in 2013 to perform as a guest act for the ACP.
In addition to its high-energy show, RuffWater is known for the ability to play a variety of musical styles from 1960's rock, soul, blues and R&B all the way to the sounds of today's most popular pop, rock, and blues bands.
The band has opened for a number of nationally known performers like Jimmie Van Zant, David Allan Coe, Billy Preston, Wet Willie, and Percy Sledge just to name a few.
Come in and check us out and you'll see why RuffWater Band is the band for your special event!
The band has played hundreds of club dates, private parties, festivals, weddings, and corporate events all along the southeast from its home base near Mobile, Alabama as far as Jacksonville, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Houston and New Orleans.
In 2006, RuffWater placed second in a competition of over 60 bands nationwide at the Hog Wild Bar-B-Q and Blues Festival in Alabama. In 2007 the band was chosen as the headline musical act for the 30th Annual Azalea Trail Run Festival in Mobile where they performed in front of an audience of over 7,000 people. Due to the overwhelming response, the band was chosen to headline the festival for two more consecutive years (2008 - 2009). No other regional band has ever been afforded that opportunity!
Also in 2009, RuffWater was chosen as a headline act for the Foley (AL) Bar-B-Q and Blues Festival and in 2010 played the Pensacola (FL) Seafood Festival. To start out 2012, RuffWater was the closing headline act for the Orange Beach Music and Art Festival in Orange Beach, Alabama! In addition, RuffWater has been chosen by the Alabama-China Partnership (ACP) as its corporate band for all ACP functions statewide in 2012-2013 and will be traveling to China in 2013 to perform as a guest act for the ACP.
In addition to its high-energy show, RuffWater is known for the ability to play a variety of musical styles from 1960's rock, soul, blues and R&B all the way to the sounds of today's most popular pop, rock, and blues bands.
The band has opened for a number of nationally known performers like Jimmie Van Zant, David Allan Coe, Billy Preston, Wet Willie, and Percy Sledge just to name a few.
Come in and check us out and you'll see why RuffWater Band is the band for your special event!
- Anniversaries
- Awards Nights
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Clubs
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Halloween Parties
- New Year's Eve Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- School Assemblies
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Born On A Bayou Creedence Clearwater
- Drift Away Dobie Gray
- Going Straight to Hell Drivin' and Cryin'
- Green River Creedence Clearwater
- Hey, Bartender Blues Brothers
- Hoochie Coochie Man Muddy Waters
- I Thank You ZZ Top/Sam and Dave
- Kryptonite 3 Doors Down
- Dirty White Boy Foreigner
- Lie To Me Jonny Lang
- Little Sister Dwight Yoakum
- Long Cool Woman Hollies
- Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett
- Mary Had a Little Lamb Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Melissa Allman Brothers
- Midnight Rider Allman Brothers
- The One I Love R.E.M.
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow Eric Clapton version
- Smoking Gun Robert Cray
- Stuck In The Middle Stealers Wheel
- Texas Flood Stevie Ray Vaughn
- The Weight The Band
- Why Get Up? Fabulous Thunderbirds
- Why, Why Me? Delbert McClinton
- You Don't Have to Call Me Darlin' David Alan Coe
- A Pirate Looks At 40 Jimmy Buffett
- Come Monday Jimmy Buffett
- December Collective Soul
- Honky Tonk Woman Rolling Stones
- Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Last Kiss Pearl Jam
- Little Head John Hiatt
- She's Living It Up Delbert McClinton
- Sweet Home Chicago Blues Brothers
- Taking Care of Business Bachman Turner Overdrive
- Train, Train Blackfoot
- Tube Snake Boogie ZZ Top
- Turn the Page Bob Seger
- VooDoo Child Jimi Hendrix
- Walking the Dog Rufus Thomas
- Push Matchbox 20
- Family Tradition Hank Williams
- All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight Hank Williams
- Whiskey Rock and Roller Lynyrd Skynyrd
- You and Me Lifehouse
- Thank You Led Zeppelin
- Stormy Monday Allman Brothers
- Spooky Atlanta Rhythm Section
- The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King
- Papa Was A Rolling Stone Temptations
- Heard It Through the Grapevine Marvin Gaye
- Paper and Fire John Cougar Mellancamp
- My Girl Temptations
- Gimme 3 Steps Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Under the Boardwalk The Drifters
- Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
- Born to Be Wild Steppenwolf
- If the House is Rockin' Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Dock of the Bay Otis Redding
- Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
- I Saw Her Standing There Beatles
- Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
- Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin
- Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
- Brick House Commodores
- When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge
- 3 A.M. Matchbox Twenty
- Drive Incubus
- I Drink Alone George Thorogood
- Last Dance With Mary Jane Tom Petty
- Leave Your Hat On Joe Cocker
- Keep Your Hands to Yourself Georgia Satellites
- You've Lost that Loving Feeling Righteous Brothers
- All Right Now Free
- Jenny, Jenny Tommy Tutone
- Pride and Joy Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison/Jimmy Buffett
- Stand By Me Ben E. King
- Tupelo Honey Van Morrison
- Into the Mystic Van Morrison
- Wooly Bully Sam the Sham
- Pink Houses John Cougar Mellancamp
- Double Shot (of My Baby's Love) Swingin' Medallions
- And over 200 other classic rock and blues hits to keep you dancing all night long!!
- 60s Band
- 70s Band
- 80s Band
- 90s Band
- Acoustic Band
- Blues Band
- Classic Rock Band
- Concert Band
- Cover Band
- Dance Band
- Honky Tonk Band
- Indie Rock Band
- Oldies Band
- Original Band
- Pop Band
- Rock Band
- Southern Rock Band
- Top 40 Band
- Wedding Band
Reviews (41)
Private Party
in Gulf Shores, AL
on 06/15/2011
"My goodness! If you have the chance to book Ruffwater, DO NOT HESITATE! They are so good that we would pay them to travel to Oklahoma to perform here! We plan to book them everytime we are in the south Alabama area. The value for the money is exceptional, they were true professionals while being so fun! They got everyone in the house rocking! We had family members from 1 month to age 53 and every person was moving! Loved it and only wish we had booked more time! Cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed this band. On a scale of 1-10, they are a 20!"
- Kara S.
Corporate Function
in New Orleans, LA
on 11/06/2010
"They were great right from the start. They communicated right away and we started talking about my needs for the event. They went over the style of music and asked if there were certain songs we wanted. They put a play list together, followed up with the event planners and get to the event early and were set up and sound checked well before the gig. They made a huge affort to connect with the audience and were great performers which pulled the crowd right in. We loved their look and they worked their butts off with only short breaks and gave 100% right to the last song. I will re3commend tham and will rehire if we ever need a band again."
- Bill A.
Wedding Reception
in Mobile, AL
on 06/12/2010
"All our guests loved this band! We hired them for our wedding reception and after sending them some special requests they were all set. Very accommodating and so easy to work with. They really worked out all the details without us having to worry about a thing. If you want your guests to dance and have a really great time then hire this band!"
- Bradley H.
Wedding Reception
in Gulf Shores, AL
on 04/02/2011
"They were absolutely amazing...great ending to an already amazing wedding!!!"
- John N.
Wedding Reception
in Mobile, AL
on 11/07/2009
"Ruffwater was excellent. Our wedding reception was so much fun and the energy the band brought to the room was incredible. They were easy to work with before and during the event and were really flexible in preparing the "first dance" songs we wanted. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ruffwater to anyone looking for a relaxed group that plays fun and energizing music. "
- Sarah M.
Celebration
in Fairhope, AL
on 07/04/2010
"RuffWater was absolutely the BEST BAND we could have chosen! They were so professional and accomodating to our every need and working with them allowed us to focus on having a good time and forget about the details of our event. It was GREAT and they were GREAT! I highly recommend RuffWater Band for any event!"
- Mike R.
Community Event
in Gulf Shores, AL
on 05/20/2010
"The band was great...everyone was commenting on thema nd asking who they were...great exposure for them but awesome entertainment for our event! They were everything we had hoped they would be and more!"
- Janet E.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Mobile, AL
on 07/17/2010
"This is the 2nd event (the first was my wedding, the second was a 50th birthday party) we have booked Ruffwater Band to perform at. I have had so many comments about how great the band was. I, my family, and my friends thoroughly enjoyed the band. They made the entire atmosphere great! Thank you Ruffwater Band. We will be booking you again in the near future!"
- Hillary L.
Wedding
in Mobile, AL
on 01/03/2009
"We really enjoyed the band, and hope to book them again sometime. We didn't really go over a song list for the wedding, but the band's song choice was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed them. They learned the 2 songs that my husband and I always loved. That meant a lot to us! Thanks Ruffwater Band!"
- Hillary L.
Community Event
in Mobile, AL
on 09/12/2009
"We hired Ruffwater to play a charity event, a shrimp boil, for approximately 300 people. We had a wide range of ages, 21-80, and everyone loved them. They did a great job of getting people on the dance floor. The band was easy to get in touch with, they were on time and they are obviously pros. I highly recommend Ruffwater. You just can't go wrong with these guys. "
- Robert M.
Awards Night Party
in Picayune, MS
on 12/20/2008
"they are awesome!"
- Lisa M.
Funeral
in Greenville, MS
on 02/21/2009
"Everyone had a blast!!! Others at event indicated a desire to hire Ruffwater for their upcomming functions."
- Linda M.
Ruffwater Band’s Response:
"Afer talking with the client, she indicated that she was uncertain if she could rate the band a "5" across the board because of her perception that nobody is "perfect" although she indicated she would go back and try to amend the rating to "5" on every question. "
Wedding
in Moss Point, MS
on 10/04/2008
"Ruffwater was awesome!!! They made sure that the songs that we requested were played either by them or during set breaks. They had a great sense of humor and allowed my full wedding party up onto the stage to play along and sing with them. I highly recommend this band and if you do book them, ask them to bring the cowbell!!! It is a huge hit!!!"
- Sara W.
Wedding
in Greenville, MS
on 07/12/2008
"FANTASTIC band! we were so happy with their performance and professionalism. All my guests were entertained and kept telling us how much they enjoyed Ruffwater. I HIGHLY recommend this band!"
- Meridith M.
Fundraiser
in Spanish Fort, AL
on 03/01/2008
"This band was the most professional and easy to work with, I will highly recommend them! I look forward to working with them in the future. "
- Jeanne S.
Wedding
in Mobile, AL
on 10/27/2007
"The band was prompt professional and entertaining. They played a little longer than expected at our request. Overall good experience."
- Brian S.
Private Party
in Mobile, AL
on 11/10/2007
"We were very pleased with The Ruffwater Band, both personally and musically. A great time was had by all. They played all of our requests and several great original tunes.
They put on a great show and we would definitely love to use them for future events.
Ruffwater is a great local band. Looking forward to the release of their next album. Hope to hear them again soon. "
- John W.
Wedding
in Natchez, MS
on 11/03/2007
"Great band, sounded great- better than audio samples! I highly suggest them for any event. "
- Leigh M.
Private Party
in New Orleans, LA
on 09/29/2007
"Ruffwater Band was FANTASTIC. We were so pleased with their performance we're trying to think of another event to have just so we can hire them again. Thank you!"
- Jessica T.
Community Event
in Mobile, AL
on 03/24/2007
"Ruffwater Band was wonderful! They were/are very accommodating to our schedule. They kept our guests' toes tapping and booties shaking during our party. I would highly recommend the Ruffwater Band to anyone. Great Job Guys! "
- Margare O.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Monroeville, AL
on 11/11/2006
"Ruffwater was the hit of our party! We even had several people who attended to ask how to contact them for future events. We will definitely hire them again! They played a full range of music and were able to play every song we requested. Deciding on a band is always a tough decision and this time we made the right one! "
- Sharon O.
Wedding
in Robertsdale, AL
on 05/31/2008
"My wife and I booked the Ruffwater Band for our wedding in May of 2008. The band was professional, prompt, and accommodating before, during, and after our reception. They not only have a wide repetoire of cover songs to choose from, but the Band's own music is excellent as well. Most importantly, the Ruffwater Band made my wife and I very comfortable. We were not worried for a moment about their music or the reception with them at the helm. We would definately book them again for another event."
- Bart S.
Corporate Function
in Orange Beach, AL
on 10/22/2006
"I could not be more pleased with the experience we had with the Ruffwater Band. They were very accommodating in allowing us to make announcements and in making announcements for us. They even allowed audience participation on stage.
If you want a band that will provide good entertainment for all ages, this is the group."
- Vickie L.
Wedding
in Orange Beach, AL
on 04/13/2013
"will be back in july,,and hope the ruffwater band will be able to preform again, while our family is down for vacation. Had a great time and would recomend them to any event,they love to play and can ajust to any croud,and keep them on the dance floor...thanks guys for the great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
- Jimmy L.
Wedding Reception
in Daphne, AL
on 12/08/2012
"This band is off the hook! They showed up early, got set up, and were done well before our guests arrived. They played all the songs we requested from the floor and even let some of us get up and perform with them! They even did two encores! So freakin' cool! If you get a chance you need to hire these guys!"
- Michael C.
Wedding Reception
in Mobile, AL
on 08/04/2012
"Ruffwater Band is the best!!! They played for my wedding reception and the whole time leading up to the wedding they were so easy to reach and prompt with responses. They had everything so under control, I didn't have to do a thing. The music was the amazing...and ALL of our guests had a great time. Everyone was dancing and having so much fun...some guests even joined in and played the tambourine, COW BELL, etc. They really made the night a blast. I had so many comments from guests about how great the band was and how much fun they had dancing. I would recommend Ruffwater to anyone (and everyone)!!!! :)"
- Stephanie H.
Family Reunion
in Gulf Shores, AL
on 06/14/2012
"We LOVE this talented group. Even the most reluctant among us was up dancing within a short period of time. They are so professional, yet so much fun, and so wiling to become a part of the event! We have booked Ruffwater for two years in a row and will continue to do so as long as they play together! They can play anything and everyone enjoys every minute of it. I almost hesitate to say "RUSH to book Ruff Water" because I don't want them not to have time for us...but, if you want the best band out there to entertain you, better hurry!"
- Kara S.
Wedding Reception
in Mobile, AL
on 03/24/2012
"The Ruffwater Band was absolutely amazing! They played exactly what we wanted them too! I had people come up to me after our wedding to tell me how awesome and fun they were! Thanks for an amazing time!"
- Heather G.
Wedding Reception
in Pensacola, FL
on 10/08/2011
"Ruffwater Band was incredibly professional, and truly a wonderful wonderful time. They are true musicians and a lot of fun. They handle the entertainment for the evening in a wonderful, fun way. So many people asked where we found such a wonderful rockin' band. We will gladly give your name out to family and friends. Thank you!"
- Margaret G.
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