June 26, 2020 Celebrate Lancaster

RalphReal, Singer, Touring Musician, Entertainer, Host, World traveler, Producer, Engineer, Husband, and Father of Two. RalphReal is a PA native, Born in Reading, PA, Raised in Lancaster, PA, now Resides in York, PA. Currently, RalphReal tours with Oddisee and Good Company. Playing for Oddisee gave RalphReal the opportunity to travel around the world and really make a name for himself. Now Back off tour he is back with his own Band “RalphReal and the Family Jam”! This band is made from talented musicians and singers from local areas. This is a high energy show, bringing a little funk, soul, R&B, hiphop and some jam band instrumentals as well.

Julia Jordan Kamanda’s original music is best described as “conscious acoustic soul”. As a singer-songwriter, teaching artist and children’s book author originally from New York City, Julia moved to Lancaster with her young family almost 10 years ago. She has since grown roots within the creative teaching artist community here. Julia is the creative director for J3 Music Studios, a contemporary music mentoring program which provides people of all ages with a safe space for music exploration and creativity. You can read about her experiences as a mom and musician at TheMusicMommy.com.

Andy Mowatt (guitar): Andy has enjoyed a growing career as a full time musician in Lancaster for over 10 years while living in the city. The love for Lancaster grows everyday! Local bands include: AMFM, Steely Jam, Herbie, UZO, Tuck Ryan Band, Hadassah Edith. Theaters include American Music Theater and Fulton Theater.

Jake Ritchey (drums): Jake Ritchey has spent the last few years touring with Chubby Checker and is the house drummer at American Music Theater. He is a Lancaster native and proud to be apart of its’ flourishing music scene.

Randy Jeter (vocals): Randy Jeter hails from the DC area. He spent a few years in New York City before coming to Lancaster. He’s been residing in Lancaster since 2012. Randy has shared the stage with many talented and fantastic artists at American Music Theater, Prima Theatre, and Fulton Theater to name a few. He is proud to call Lancaster home and loves to share and create with the many artists who live in here.

Tuck Ryan is a local musician who’s Lancaster born and raised. Accompanying him will be Josh Kanusky on Drums, of the David Bromberg Band alongside Matt Hostetter, Zoetropolis co-owner and long time friend, guitar player and band leader in his own right of Hoss & Friends. They all met playing in different groups around Lancaster and have recently been in the studio along side Caden Myers, of Sun Not Yellow, recording new material in a collaborative band format. Stay tuned for more info on their upcoming release!

Big Boy Brass is an eight-piece brass band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They play energetic jazz based brass band music, that pulls inspiration from many of the brass bands that came before them as well as rock, pop, and funk influences. Adding variety to their shows, Big Boy Brass can often be found with different instrumentations, depending on the event and venue.