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Michael Jackman
Singer-Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, & Poet

molly’s mutts music

About Molly’s Mutts

From 2018 to February 2023, Molly’s Mutts performed in and around Louisville, KY, playing acoustic folk, Americana, roots, traditional, old-timey and original tunes. A performance of their eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental acoustic music included fiddle tunes, Tin Pan Alley, Doc Watson, Gillian Welch, Hank Williams, Sr., country blues and original songs. The “Mutts” consisted of Molly McCormack (dulcimer, guitar, vocals), Michael Jackman (guitar, ukulele, dobro, vocals), and David Rodger (stand-up bass). Michael now performs with the Louisville-based Crazy Chester band. Molly still gives performances and teaches in the area.

Molly's Mutts
Molly’s Mutts featured Molly McCormack (dulcimer, guitar, vocals), Michael Jackman (guitar, ukulele, dobro, vocals) and David Rodger (stand-up bass)
Molly McCormack
Molly McCormack

Molly McCormack

(dulcimers, guitar, vocals) has played and performed on the dulcimer for almost 30 years. She has been a featured performer at Kentucky Music Weekend, and many other folk festivals.

Michael, playing guitar; his dog Monty looks on
Michael Jackman

Michael Jackman

(guitar, ukulele, dobro, vocals) has studied piano, clarinet, flute, and music composition, but his first love was guitar, especially the 1970s Guild D35 acoustic he has been playing since he was a teenager. He performed in small venues in and around New York and kicked around Nashville’s music scene for a while before moving to Louisville. He loves playing with Molly’s Mutts!

David Rodger

David
Rodger

(stand-up bass) has been a publisher and editor for over 30 years. These days, semi-retired, he also enjoys making pots and playing music with friends.

Enjoy these videos of our music!

Molly’s Mutts jams to “Roly-Poly” by Bob Wills. Michael swings on lead and vocals.
Molly’s Mutts goes Rockabilly with Mel Tillis’ “I Ain’t Never.” Molly’s Mutts features Molly McCormack (dulcimers, guitar, vocals), Michael Jackman (guitars, ukulele, dobro, vocals), and David Rodger (stand-up bass). We look forward to gigging again after this pandemic is in the rear view mirror! In the meantime, check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MollysMuttsBand​ Enjoy!

Molly’s Mutts plays the traditional folk tune “Cold Frosty Morn”. Molly’s Mutts features Molly McCormack (dulcimers, guitar, vocals), Michael Jackman (guitars, ukulele, dobro, vocals), and David Rodger (stand-up bass). We look forward to gigging again after this pandemic is in the rear view mirror! In the meantime, check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MollysMuttsB…​ Enjoy!

Molly’s Mutts playing at the Rootbound Farm Tour (pre-pandemic). This video shows an excerpt of Mike’s original tune, “Four Years On.” Live, outdoors, and on a very windy day! In fact, our PA speakers started to blow over so we had to take them off their stands. Molly’s Mutts features Molly McCormack (vocals, dulcimers, guitar), Michael Jackman (vocals, guitar, dobro, ukulele), and Dave Rodger (stand-up bass). See our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MollysMuttsBand​ Looking forward to gigging again when this pandemic is behind us! In the meantime, enjoy!