Riverside Train is 5 piece band comprised of longstanding perfomers from the Atlanta music scene. They are a high energy Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll Band that cover great songs primarily from the 60s and 70s.
1 review
Pat H.
March 24, 2025I saw Riverside Train a few weeks ago at an open mic event. There were 4 bands I saw at the time, Riverside was by far the best received. Many people at the event approached the band after they played and asked for information. The owner of the bar where they played immediately requested they return. Very sharp guitar work, impressive keyboards, impressive bass and drums and a seasoned vocalist all contribute to a fun listening experience. If you see them in your area go see them. You're guaranteed a great rock and roll experience
Hired as: Classic Rock Band
Price range: $600 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
High energy set anywhere from 1 to 4 hours of great tunes from the 60s and 70s that everyone knows but not every band covers.
Riverside Train delivers a powerful punch of Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll
Meet the Band
Ruud Cooty - Lead Vocals
Ruud Cooty has been a professional vocalist on the local and national music scene for many years with credits that include stints working with MCA artists Billy The Kid, Pranks with Brendan O’Brien (Producer of Stone Temple Pilots, Black Crowes and many others), Firewind, Kenziner, Spike! with David T. Chastain as well as years working the southern rock circuit under the name of Ruud Cooty.
Paul Arredondo - Bass and Vocals
Hailing from Houston Texas, Paul brings his own style of bass playing to the band. Comfortable with many genres of music, Paul’s experience shows through in his out front style of playing the bass. With funky grooves and a soulful demeanor, Paul endears himself to any crowd by giving his all on stage.
Russ Still - Keyboards and Vocals
Russ grew up in Montgomery, AL. He moved to Atlanta in 1986. He’s played and recorded with a bunch of bands including Derek St. Holmes, Donna Hopkins, Julie Gribble, The Skylarks, Eddie Terrill and The Heart of Country and Tribute…A Celebration of the Allman Brothers to name a few. Russ has 5 records and various singles released under Russ Still and The Moonshiners and separately, Russ Still.
Erik Viel - Guitar and Vocals
Erik is originally from Rochester, NY. He studied under Steve Greene, Carlos Manobianco and Rick Balestra. He has lived and played music in the Atlanta area for the past 28 years. He has performed with numerous rock and blues bands including Frostbit Blue (NY), Ron Cooley and Hard Times, Levity, Ramblin’ Soul, Andrew Black and Fat Arm Daddy. Erik has 2 CDs available through Spotify and iTunes – Erik Viel “Off The Beaten Path” and Erik Viel and The Eastern Flyers “Whitehorse”.
Joe Dickey - Percussion
Joe is originally from Ohio and was a founding member of recording artist Flatbush. Flatbush was a popular country/southern rock/original band based out of Cleveland, Ohio. “Snug as a Bug in a Rug” and “Baby Love” became regional hits for the band. They’re named in the Cleveland Rocks exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joe has been a backbone of many bands over the years including Atlanta’s Red, White and Blues Band and the Room to Move Band.
We can provide all that is needed including PA. We simply require ample space for a 5 piece band to perform.
Every Time I Roll the Dice – Delbert McClinton
I Got A Woman – Ray Charles
I Got A Line on You – Spirit
Some Kind of Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad
I’m A Man – Spencer Davis Group
Will It Go Round in Circles – Billy Preston
Dreams – The Allman Brothers
Fooled Around and Fell In Love – Elvin Bishop
Help the Poor – B.B. King/Robben Ford
The Letter – Joe Cocker
Break on Through – The Doors
Gravity – John Mayer
With a Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
Can’t Get Next To You – Savoy Brown/Temptations
Take Me To The River – Al Green
Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen – Santana
Mess Up a Good Thing – Gregg Allman
Still Got The Blues For You – Gary Moore
Mess of Blues – Delbert McClinton
Can’t Find My Way Home – Blind Faith/Steve Winwood
(phone number hidden) – Wilson Pickett
Show Me – Joe Tex
I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley/Eric Clapton
Drive – Joe Bonamassa
Dust Bowl – Joe Bonamassa
Them Changes – Buddy Miles
Slow Down – Paul Butterfield/Beatles
Phone Booth – Robert Cray
Serve Somebody – Bob Dylan
Kiddeo – The Palladins
Chitlins Con Carne – Kenny Burrell/Stevie Ray Vaughan
Unchain My Heart – Joe Cocker
I’m A Ram – Al Green
Funky Bitch – Son Seals
Ain’t No Love in the Heart Of the City – Bobby “Blue” Bland/Gov’t Mule
Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker
Further On Up The Road – Johnny Winter/Eric Clapton
Homework – Otis Rush
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Midnight Train – Buddy Guy
The Bluest Blues – Alvin Lee
Oye Como Va – Santana
Talk to Your Daughter – Robben Ford
Big Boss Man – Jimmy Reed
I’ll Play The Blues For You – Albert King
Walkin’ By Myself – Gary Moore
Smoking Gun – Robert Cray
Dark End of the Street – Percy Sledge/Jimmy Barnes
BB King
The Allman Brothers
The Beatles
Joe Cocker
Wilson Pickett
Santana
Al Green
Eric Clapton
Ray Charles
Steve Winwood
The Temptations
Grand Funk Railroad
We provide all equipment needed. We simply require ample space for a 5 piece band.
Classic Rock Band
