A Brief History Of My Life
September 12, 1958- Born in Madera, California
I always loved music, and would sit in front of the radio listening to the pop station while mom cleaned the house. I was blown away by The Beatles.
I got my first piano and started taking lessons when I was 5, and was really an ear player so it was difficult to learn to read notes. But the teacher would play the piece and I'd just play it back from memory until she got wise to me. Oh, well...
At age 7 or so, my indoctrination into society was more or less complete, and I forgot about being a musician for about 30 years. Well, maybe not completely. I lived in Kentucky during the rise of Southern rock, until 1976 when I left and ended up in San Francisco. I was given an old and broken Martin mandolin, got it fixed and took a few lessons. Rod Stewart's music inspired me to that end...
In 1981 I went to Germany with a band, and played a bit of keyboards with them for the 3 months we were there. It was called The Toby Mountain Band. (I think we had a good time.)
1982, my son was born, the 49ers won the superbowl, 1984, my daughter was born, the 49ers won the superbowl and I didn't play music at all until 10 years later, when one day I woke up and remembered that I'm a musician, and music is my LIFE!
I started playing my brother's guitar and writing songs, and played at an open mic or two.
In 1995 I ended up in La Honda, CA and have been here ever since. I have been blessed with getting to know many talented musicians and artists here, and have played in several bands in the area. In early 2002, I started hosting an open mic at the local pub, Apple Jack's.
I have since recorded and released my first CD of original songs, entitled "Into The Fire", and play with my own band as much as I can.
There are so many artists and types of music that have influenced me, including the folk music of the 60's, southern rock in the 70's, but my favorites over the years have been Cat Stevens, Todd Rundgren, and Neil Young.
BANDS I'VE PLAYED IN (or with):
The Toby Mountain Band,
Dan Wills,
Kenny Harris,
T.J. Moore Blues Band,
Billy and the Boys,
David Elias and the Great Unknown,
Lane and the Badass Chickenbones,
T and Co.,
Gregg's Eggs,
Garrick Davis and his Fabulous Funky Band
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Hello of Brussels. Thank you so much for the friendship and also for your beautiful songs and the attractive sensibility in your vocals and in your play of guitar ,nice musicians,good rythmic,big emotion. Pleasant and long musical journey.
New pics, new videos and new LIVE tunes going up today! Let me know what you think! Sending some ATX (that's Austin Texas) love out to everyone. Ruby Jane
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. 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
Hey, I'm backing Martha Reeves this week! Martha and the Vandellas were one of the top girl groups of the early 60s and a major star for the early Motown label. Their hits included "Jimmy Mack",
"Heatwave", "Nowhere to run" and of course "Dancing in the Streets".
I'll be playing bass for her this week Tuesday thru Sunday at the Rrazz Room - 222 Mason St at the Niko Hotel in SF.
Online!
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