Ruffwater Band

• Jimmie Jordan - Drums, vocals
• Don Moore - Bass, vocals
• Erich Berger - Guitar, vocals
• Michael Ruffwater - Congas, harmonica, vocals

You've come to the right place for music entertainment! RuffWater Band is Gigmaster's #1 rated band in the Southeast and is rated in the top 5 bands nationwide!

RuffWater is a classic rock and blues band that was formed on the shores of Dauphin Island (AL) in the sweltering summer of 1998. Since that time, RuffWater has been blowing with hurricane force winds that have taken the Gulf coast by storm!

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 the Pensacola (FL) Seafood Festival.

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, 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!

• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
• Heard It Thru the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• 3 A.M. - Matchbox 20
• Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
• Brick House - Commodores
• Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
• Push - Matchbox 20
• Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Lifehouse
• Drive - Incubus
• Evil Ways - Santana
• Stormy Monday - Allman Brothers
• Lie to Me - Jonny Lang
• Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• The One I Love - R.E.M.
• Hey, Bartender - Blues Brothers
• Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
• Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
• Train, Train - Blackfoot
• Crossroads - Eric Clapton
• All Right Now - Bad Company
• Dirty White Boy - Foreigner
• If the House is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Why, Why Me? - Delbert McClinton
• I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
• Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Eric Clapton
• Born on the Bayou - Creedence Clearwater
• She's Living It Up - Delbert McClinton
• Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix
• Pink Houses - John Mellancamp
• After Midnight - Eric Clapton
• Green River - Creedence Clearwater
• Polk Salad Annie - Elvis
• You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
• Soulshine - Allman Brothers
• VooDoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix
• Drift Away - Dobie Gray
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Jenny, Jenny (867-5309) - Tommy Tutone
• Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
• I Drink Alone - George Thorogood
• My Girl - Temptations
• Paper and Fire - John Mellancamp
• Smoking Gun - Robert Cray
• Strokin' (Electric Slide) - Clarence Carter
• THESE ARE JUST A SAMPLE LISTING OF OUR SONG VARIETY!

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 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, Mobile, AL, 11/7/2009
• The group was very professional and talented. The band started on time. The play list was appropriate. The sound level was good. Everything went smoothly with no problems. -- Samuel K, Mobile, AL, 10/17/2009
• 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, Mobile, AL, 9/12/2009
• These guys were great! Very proferssional, very good! -- Edward L, Destin, FL, 6/19/2009
• 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 H, Mobile, AL, 1/3/2009
• they are awesome! -- Lisa M, Picayune, MS, 12/20/2008
• Everyone had a blast!!! Others at event indicated a desire to hire Ruffwater for their upcomming functions. -- Linda M, Greenville, MS, 2/21/2009
• 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, Moss Point, MS, 10/4/2008
• 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, Greenville, MS, 7/12/2008
• 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, Spanish Fort, AL, 3/1/2008
• The band was prompt professional and entertaining. They played a little longer than expected at our request. Overall good experience. -- Brian S, Mobile, AL, 10/27/2007
• 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, Mobile, AL, 11/10/2007
• Great band, sounded great- better than audio samples! I highly suggest them for any event. -- Leigh M, Natchez, MS, 11/3/2007
• 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, New Orleans, LA, 9/29/2007
• 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, Mobile, AL, 3/24/2007
• 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, Monroeville, AL, 11/11/2006
• Great talent! Great Music! Great Band! We will be using them again in the future. -- Allyson D, Gilbertown, AL, 8/5/2006
• 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, Robertsdale, AL, 5/31/2008
• We couldn't of asked for a better band! -- Ingrid S, Mobile, AL, 3/3/2007
• 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, Orange Beach, AL, 10/22/2006

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