Ronda Dale solo
Ronda Dale loves singing and connecting with audiences. Her heartfelt original songs are full of humor, passion and depth.
She's been inspired by a range of artists past and present, from Patsy Cline, Willie Dixon, Hank Williams and Etta James to Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits and Bonnie Raitt.
Originally from Virginia, Ronda has been living in beautiful southern coastal Maine since 2000.
Ronda Dale Band
Ronda Dale Band repertoire falls in the general broad category of Americana, including healthy doses of country-blues and jazz, and with a bit of gospel thrown in. They perform many of Ronda’s originals, and may cover any great song from vocalists and songwriters past and present.
Ronda Dale is an engaging performer and powerful vocalist with contagious enthusiasm for audience and repertoire. Her songwriting combines innate humor with passion and depth. Originally from Virginia, Ronda has made Maine her home and performs in solo, duo and full band configuration. rondadale.com
Multi-instrumentalist Rob Babson is a mainstay of the Maine music scene. He expresses his creativity through voice, guitar and songwriting as well as bass, harmonica, banjo and ukulele. In addition to leading his own popular long-running blues band, Rob serves as the Ronda Dale Band leader and co-Music Director. deltaknights.com, timepilotsband.com
Dave Ellis brings a wide range of experience and genre to the RDBand along with in-the-moment creativity and right-on groove. Hailing from the wilds of Otisfield ME, Dave can also be found joining other quality local projects such as the Hadecol Bouncers.
Tenor banjo was Paul Mattor’s first instrument. As a three-year-old his mother would place the beast on his lap, its seemingly massive weight pinning him down. This was the gateway to years of musical passion as an upright and electric bassist in widely diverse groups and styles from Finnish dances to surf rock, never straying too far from his traditional roots.
Key words for this 4-piece: ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANSHIP, POWERFUL VOCALS AND HARMONIES, POLISHED PERFORMANCE, GREAT SONGS, HUMOR, AND JOY TO BE TOGETHER ON STAGE SHARING OUR MUSIC
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Audience Response
“We chose you over chocolate, and were not disappointed!”
Leslie & Bob, Portland ME
“Ronda Dale is heart and soul. Her music is a polished gem that sparkles with soothing light.”
Kurt Myhaver, Falmouth ME
“Your voice - I don't know, it's like...a mother who loves her baby.”
Tracy McCallum, Vancouver BC
“Engaging style, earthy...You are sunshine and soul, and a top-notch entertainer!”
Donna Bryant, Portland ME
“...bold, moving, encompassing, spiritual, passionate...”
Sarah Snow
“Exquisite harmonies, moving poetry, good fun singing along. I laughed, I cried, and had romance well up in my heart. Thank you.”
Jean Martens, Peaks Island ME