Introduction

Experience. Since inception in 1971, RAGS has entertained audiences at countless clubs, outdoor venues, weddings, dances, parties, fund-raisers, you name it. As you might imagine, many band members have come and gone. But two of the original members, Pat Mendonca and Mark Rigsby, still form the nucleus of the current versions of the band. The unplugged trio version of the band includes Bill Carey on bass/vocals. The electric quartet version includes Andy Conversano on drums. (On occasion Pat and Mark also play as a duo.) Each of these accomplished musicians brings decades of live performance experience to the stage.

Something for everyone. Blues, rock, country and soul – full-band electric or unplugged trio/duo – you’ll hear it all at a RAGS performance. Even reggae tunes and originals often sneak into the set list.

Energy and fun. This band’s love of music is highly contagious. Add a dance floor to an electric performance, and you get dancers. The acoustic gig audience will find the free-wheeling unplugged repertoire interesting and engaging.

The easiest band you'll ever work with. RAGS is determined to make the whole experience as enjoyable for you as it is for your audience.

Performance Venues of the Last Couple of Years

Clyde’s Chevy Chase and Clyde’s Mark Center in Alexandria – both electric and unplugged gigs.

Outta the Way Café in Derwood, MD.

The Music Café in Damascus, MD.

Jonathan’s Pub in Rockville, MD.

City of Gaithersburg outdoor Backyard Concert in Walder Park.

Out To Lunch Wednesdays concert at the City of Rockville Farmers Market.

Elks Lodge #15 in Rockville, MD.

Dulles Day Family Festival and Annual Plane Pull at Dulles International Airport.