Nikki and the RueMates

The RueMates are Nikki Matteson, Rich Rue, Liz Draper, Jon Olson & Jimmy T. Nikki is the singer of the group & plays guitar. Rich provides backing vocals, and he plays slide and fingerstyle on many guitars, including a 1932 National Duolian resophonic. Liz and Jon round everything out playing upright bass, and Jimmy T. keeps a steady beat on the drums when The Ruemates play as a full band. Nikki & The RueMates' current CD, We All Live Together, blends country blues, folk, psychedelic, and features one spiritual, "Down On Me", and the beautiful country ballad, "Sleepless Nights."