"Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue are a creative singer-songwriter duo who produce a rocking, high-energy good time, reminding you that rock'and'roll came before the electric guitar. They jump into a sea of music and come out with their own sound: blues, folk and psychedelic, forming and reforming. Since they're an acoustic act they fall more easily into a blues and folk classification. Their energy during live performances is reportedly reminiscent of [1960's music with adaptations of songs done by the likes of] Janis Joplin and the Rolling Stones." --Pulse magazine, Mpls.

When we play out as Nikki & The RueMates this includes Rich & Carrie Deans. She plays bass and sings harmony parts. Sometimes "Uncle Professor" plays the washboard and Dr. Twist plays accordion and keyboard.

© Photo by Peter Lee, 2007