Mudcat and the Redeemers with Mandi Strachota to Perform Live at the Historic Avon Theater – August 30
Avondale Estates, GA – August 30, 2025 – Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring blues and roots music as Mudcat and the Redeemers join forces with powerhouse vocalist Mandi Strachota for a special performance at the historic Avon Theater in Avondale Estates.
Doors open at 7 PM | Music starts at 8 PM
This one-night-only concert promises an electric mix of beloved Mudcat classics alongside the debut of brand-new material being recorded live for an upcoming album. Fans will be part of the creative process as the band captures fresh sounds in an iconic venue steeped in Southern musical heritage.
Presented in partnership with the Grass Roots Association – an advocacy group committed to consumer-based cannabis legislation – this event blends the spirit of artistic expression with a powerful message of community empowerment.
Tickets will be available soon.
Stay tuned at mudcatblues.com for updates and more details.
Join us for a night of music, meaning, and memories in the making.
About Mudcat
Atlanta-based bluesman Mudcat (a.k.a. Danny Dudeck) has been a fixture of the Southern roots scene for decades, known for his fiery guitar work, gritty vocals, and a deep respect for American musical traditions.
About Grass Roots Association
The Grass Roots Association advocates for fair, consumer-focused cannabis legislation and public education to promote responsible use and community wellness. Learn more at grassrootsassociation.org.
About the Avon Originally built in 1924 as the post office and Avondale Estates City Hall, it was converted into the Avon Theater in 1938. www.Avon-theater.com

Also featuring soul blues icon Albert White! https://www.musicmaker.org/artist/albert-white/

Just announced! Dirty South TV’s Acoustic Lunch Hour is back and in full effect in Season 5. Every Thursday afternoon from 12 – 2 pm you can watch the Acoustic Lunch Hour Live from home or you can travel to El Don in Alpharetta to see it in person. Each week the Lunch Hour features two amazing local artists, playing their songs and telling their stories. On August 28, Episode 7 will feature Mandi Strachota and another artist TBA. Stay tuned to Dirty South TV for more details and while you’re there, check out their other programming. G is always finding creative ways to support the local music scene.

New release Pictures is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google, Spotify, and more!! Or click HERE to order your copy.
‘There’s a joyful exuberance and vitality to everything on Pictures. It’s a perfect representation of Mandi Strachota’s diverse gifts.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

FULL REVIEW

‘From aching to angry to rocking, this album does it all. If you are not familiar with Mandi Strachota, it’s time you were. If you are, you are going to love this!’ – Rhetta Akamatsu, Making a Scene

FULL REVIEW

 

WINNER OF THE 2019 ATLANTA BLUES CHALLENGE FOR SOLO/DUO ACT!!

VOTED ‘BEST ACOUSTIC ARTIST’ 2019 BY CREATIVE LOAFING’S BEST OF ATLANTA (READER’S COICE)

‘ ‘Atlanta has plenty of talented roots and blues singers. Mandi Strachota might be the best.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

“It is only after exploring and succeeding at risk-taking, that the confidence turns into freedom and limitlessness. In other words – being set free, is only the beginning.” – Mandi Strachota, regarding Unleashed

‘This album is open and honest – artists through the years have told their story in verse, in music and image. Mandi does all three with this album.’ – Amazon Review of Unleashed

‘The Atlanta artist brings outstanding vocals and a keen set of rhythms to Unleashed, sending a message extolling individualism in the midst of altruism, and an ever-present spirit of celebration in musical form’ – Gwendolyn Lewis

‘There are 13 songs on Unleashed, and all of them are strong and their own part of Strachota’s journey to set herself free. You will love her beautiful voice and appreciate the chance to share a little of both the darkness and the light Mandi chronicles for us here, knowing she triumphs in the end.’ -Rhetta Akamatsu

‘Auto-tune, shmauto-tune. There ain’t enough O’s in smooooooooooooth to describe what Mandi Strachota’s got going on.’ – Oakhurst Porchfest

 

The entire Pictures CD Release Show is available for you to watch on YouTube!!!

VIEW RELEASE PARTY

Here is a video from the show at Variety Playhouse!
For more videos visit my YouTube Page
The official video for These Shoes is out now! Look for the upcoming album Unleashed to be released 9/24/17.
Whiskey In the Parking Lot’s long awaited release will be happening June 12, 2017!!! More details

New release Pictures is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google, Spotify, and more!! Or click HERE to order your copy.
‘There’s a joyful exuberance and vitality to everything on Pictures. It’s a perfect representation of Mandi Strachota’s diverse gifts.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

FULL REVIEW

‘From aching to angry to rocking, this album does it all. If you are not familiar with Mandi Strachota, it’s time you were. If you are, you are going to love this!’ – Rhetta Akamatsu, Making a Scene

FULL REVIEW

 

WINNER OF THE 2019 ATLANTA BLUES CHALLENGE FOR SOLO/DUO ACT!!

VOTED ‘BEST ACOUSTIC ARTIST’ 2019 BY CREATIVE LOAFING’S BEST OF ATLANTA (READER’S COICE)

‘Atlanta has plenty of talented roots and blues singers. Mandi Strachota might be the best.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

“It is only after exploring and succeeding at risk-taking, that the confidence turns into freedom and limitlessness. In other words – being set free, is only the beginning.” – Mandi Strachota, regarding Unleashed

‘This album is open and honest – artists through the years have told their story in verse, in music and image. Mandi does all three with this album.’ – Amazon Review of Unleashed

‘The Atlanta artist brings outstanding vocals and a keen set of rhythms to Unleashed, sending a message extolling individualism in the midst of altruism, and an ever-present spirit of celebration in musical form’ – Gwendolyn Lewis

‘There are 13 songs on Unleashed, and all of them are strong and their own part of Strachota’s journey to set herself free. You will love her beautiful voice and appreciate the chance to share a little of both the darkness and the light Mandi chronicles for us here, knowing she triumphs in the end.’ -Rhetta Akamatsu

The entire Pictures CD Release Show is available for you to watch on YouTube!!!

VIEW RELEASE PARTY

HUGE NEWS!!!
Mandi has been announced as the opener for Delbert McClinton for his show at Variety Playhouse on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Here is a video from the show at Variety Playhouse!
For more videos visit my YouTube Page
The official video for These Shoes is out now! Look for the upcoming album Unleashed to be released 9/24/17.
Whiskey In the Parking Lot’s long awaited release will be happening June 12, 2017!!! More details

New release Pictures is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google, Spotify, and more!! Or click HERE to order your copy.
‘There’s a joyful exuberance and vitality to everything on Pictures. It’s a perfect representation of Mandi Strachota’s diverse gifts.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

FULL REVIEW

‘From aching to angry to rocking, this album does it all. If you are not familiar with Mandi Strachota, it’s time you were. If you are, you are going to love this!’ – Rhetta Akamatsu, Making a Scene

FULL REVIEW

 

WINNER OF THE 2019 ATLANTA BLUES CHALLENGE FOR SOLO/DUO ACT!!

VOTED ‘BEST ACOUSTIC ARTIST’ 2019 BY CREATIVE LOAFING’S BEST OF ATLANTA (READER’S COICE)

‘Atlanta has plenty of talented roots and blues singers. Mandi Strachota might be the best.’ – Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing

“It is only after exploring and succeeding at risk-taking, that the confidence turns into freedom and limitlessness. In other words – being set free, is only the beginning.” – Mandi Strachota, regarding Unleashed

‘This album is open and honest – artists through the years have told their story in verse, in music and image. Mandi does all three with this album.’ – Amazon Review of Unleashed

‘The Atlanta artist brings outstanding vocals and a keen set of rhythms to Unleashed, sending a message extolling individualism in the midst of altruism, and an ever-present spirit of celebration in musical form’ – Gwendolyn Lewis

‘There are 13 songs on Unleashed, and all of them are strong and their own part of Strachota’s journey to set herself free. You will love her beautiful voice and appreciate the chance to share a little of both the darkness and the light Mandi chronicles for us here, knowing she triumphs in the end.’ -Rhetta Akamatsu

The entire Pictures CD Release Show is available for you to watch on YouTube!!!

VIEW RELEASE PARTY

HUGE NEWS!!!
Mandi has been announced as the opener for Delbert McClinton for his show at Variety Playhouse on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Here is a video from the show at Variety Playhouse!
For more videos visit my YouTube Page
The official video for These Shoes is out now! Look for the upcoming album Unleashed to be released 9/24/17.
Whiskey In the Parking Lot’s long awaited release will be happening June 12, 2017!!! More details