Explaining the Rudds is easy. Leader John Powhida is an amazing singer and songwriter emotionally and technically. He writes and sings emphatic hits drawn from a musicality that runs from Prince to Cheap Trick with Frank Zappa hovering somewhere in between.

Get the Femuline Hang On is the Rudds' sophomore release, and the Rudds are riding it as it continues to receive brilliant reviews from the likes of the Boston Phoenix, Pop Matters, Time Out NY and Tiny Mix Tapes. The record was mixed by legendary production team Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade, features guest performances from Brian Wilson band member Probyn Gregory, Columbia/Aware recording artist Bleu, and has caught the ear of other notable artists from John Oates to Camille Paglia.