I am just a simple southern girl: born and raised south of Alabama.... ;)
Oh yeah, and a little further west, that is -- in Hawaii ! That makes
me a "keiki o ka aina" which means "child of the land". I have always
liked that descriptive for someone who does not posess Hawaiian blood,
but still may claim connection to the soil on which one was born. My grandparents arrived there in the early 1920's.... although that beautiful
place nurtured me while growing up, I had a restless spirit and at
the age of 18, I had to go. For many years I was a bit of a drifter
living in Colorado, and points East. I have spent a lot of years
trying to figure out where I belong. Recently, I've realized I
belong to no person, place, or persuit ... but to myself.
Nashville became a place where I could feed my soul, and
grow and be creative. The deep roots-music tradition here drew
me in and I quickly adopted the blues, rockabilly, country, folk and
rock'n'roll strains into my music (combining with the 40' and 50's style
music I was so influenced by in Hawaii, along with the traditional
island sounds). I recorded a bunch of songs; some of them my own ...
some that meant something to me at the time... that have appeared on
4 albums: "All Tricked Out", "Starr Struck", "Dare To Be Different", and
my newest CD, "Circles" (released March, 2006).
Influences along my artistic path: Dinah Washington, Andy Starr, The Stones, Elvis, Louis Jordan, Jimmy Witherspoon, Buddy Holly, Dave Edmunds, Billie Holliday, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan, (you know, I
hugged Bob Dylan once... on an airplane -rather awkward- hope he
doesn't remember it), Gram Parsons.... Nashville itself.
I've performed at some fun (and well... to me, anyway) memorable shows
in this town: at The Belcourt Theatre, Tootsy's Orchid Lounge, The French Quarter, Ri'chards, Cafe Coco, The 5 Spot, The Mercy Lounge, The Pond, Brown's Diner.
I've travelled and performed all over Europe and I am so grateful and fortunate to have had the chance to do that, meeting and sharing
adventures with great musicians and music lovers. I have performed in
the Czech Republic and in the East of Germany very soon after they
became democracies. One of my favorite Festivals was Jacob's Ladder
in the year 2000 right next to the Sea of Gallilee. I think, I hope, I always
be "a work in progress". And, I continue to hope -- on this crazy path I am on -- for greater enlightenment, a little more tolerance and patience, and a great deal more courage and self-realization. To view some videos, hit the "Video Clips" blog....
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Catch That Rockabilly Fever by Sheree Homer is a candid account of life on the road and in the studio with '50s legends and today's talent. These are personal stories told by the artists themselves. It's a soft cover biography that will be published in October 2009 by McFarland Publishers and retail for $39.95. It will have never before seen photos (strictly 1950's photos of the legends) and rare stories from the artists themselves. Catch That Rockabilly Fever will be approximately 350 pages in length. It will be unlike any other rockabilly book on the market since it will include some of today's hottest young talent plus insightful stories from 1950's backing musicians and engineers for the first time, such as James Kirkland (Bob Luman, Ricky Nelson), Richie Frost (Ricky Nelson), Steve Handford (Bobby Lee Trammell), Tony Austin (Rock and Roll Trio), Stanley Walker (Ray Smith), Bobby Poe (Wanda Jackson), Vernon Sandusky (Big Al Downing) and Bob Sullivan (KWKH/Louisiana Hayride). Foreword by acclaimed writer Ken Burke. These forty-six artists will have individual profiles and one glamorous photo per musician: Glen Glenn, Lew Williams, Art Adams, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Bob Luman, Ed Bruce, Dickey Lee, Jack Earls, Hayden Thompson, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Sonny Burgess, Carl Mann, Ray Smith, Johnny Powers, Larry Donn, Pat Cupp, Ronnie Hawkins, Bobby Lee Trammell, Huelyn Duvall, Gene Summers, Sonny West, Buddy Holly, The Collins Kids, Wanda Jackson, Charlie Gracie, Big Al Downing, Laura Lee Perkins, The Rock and Roll Trio, Narvel Felts, The Dave and Deke Combo, Kim Lenz, Go Cat Go, High Noon, Larry Cole, Cari Lee Merritt, Josie Kreuzer, Eddie Clendening, Suzy and Buddy Dughi, The Casey Sisters, Carl Sonny Leyland, Dawn Shipley, Sue Moreno, Ruby Ann, and Tex Rubinowitz.
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