Tuffy’s Music Box Presents:
Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists
and Kristopher James
Sanford, FL at Tuffy’s Music Box & Lounge
Thursday, July 27th, 2023

DOORS: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME 🎶: 7:30 PM
AGES: 18+ ($5 cash only under 21 surcharge)

More on Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists:
Recently voted Orlando’s Best Singer/Songwriter and Best Rock Act, Cat Ridgeway is a powerhouse performer from Orlando, FL known for her soulful vocals, high energy, and magnetic stage presence. Her 2020 release, ‘Nice to Meet You,’ marked her debut as a fully independent artist to commercial radio. The record jumped up 59 spots to #66 on the Americana charts, and her leading single “Giving You Up” tied for the #5 most-added Americana single nationally.
After sharing festival bills with him a few times, Cat caught the attention of hit songwriter Shawn Mullins (known for his 1998 chart-topper “Lullaby”) and has since co-written and released “Give Me Love” (which cracked into both the Americana and AAA Top 100) with him. She has directly supported acts such as Houndmouth, Mac McAnally, Paul Thorn, Brett Dennen, and Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) and shared bills with acts like Arcade Fire, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell. Additionally, in 2016, indie rock duo Tegan & Sara personally selected Cat as the winner of their worldwide cover contest, praising her vocals and multi-instrumentalism.
With a voice much bigger than she is, anywhere she plays, a buzz is sure to follow.

More on Kristopher James:
A Florida-born Americana/Soul songwriter and performer, Kristopher James, can synchronously transition from crooningly elegant falsetto to soaring soulful bellows–as his vocals and melody shine in the spotlight of the stage. In 2019, Kristopher released his genre-arching full-length, “Kindness Never Quits”, that rooted him as one of the most soulful voices in the SouthEast–ushering him into position, to support acts, such asMarc Broussard, David Ryan Harris, Laura Reed, Kyshona Armstrong and so many more. Through 2020 & 2021, with humble allure, capacity, and persistence, the Tampa Bay native put the communal angst and uncertainty, into supporting furloughed musicians and recording–releasing 2lauded singles “Never Had To Find Our Way” (Ft. Max Brown of The War & Treaty & Kyshona Armstrong)& “Feelings” (Ft. Mike Hicks of Rascal Flatts), independently. James takes perhaps his most profound steps, recognizing the fragility of life, in making this year one of intention and attention–Solidifying his path in a courteous stride of soulful southern R&B impressions, on stage: with rousing guitars, swoonful keys, and in-pocket rhythms–as well as off stage: with sincere stories, and recognition of how important community is to our continued growth.

Address: 200 Myrtle Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
www.TuffysMusicBox.com

**We are committed to making our venue accessible to all patrons. Our facility meets all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including accessible entrances and restrooms. Reserved tables are an upgrade subject to availability. If you have specific accessibility needs or requests, please don't hesitate to contact us in advance of your visit, our alert one of our staff members, and we will do our best to accommodate you.**