Stan Ridgway entertains at Johnny D’s this Wednesday night.

By Jim Clark

Stan Ridgway, founding member and former lead singer of the 80’s new wave group Wall of Voodoo, can easily be described as a musical whirlwind of versatility. He is adept at playing various musical instruments; is widely regarded as an uncommonly talented songwriter; and has enjoyed a prolonged career as a performer as well as a composer of music for film and television.

Ridgway’s unique vocal style, as represented in Wall of Voodoo’s 1983 hit song Mexican Radio, is instantly recognizable to fans of the group and has tirelessly stood the test of time.

Since going his own way in 1983, Ridgway has undertaken a vast number of musical projects and partnerships, often to critical acclaim.

Ridgway will be performing at Johnny D’s on Wednesday, August 5, with doors open at 6:00 p.m. Greg Klyma will be opening.

Johnny D’s, 17 Holland St., Somerville.