Tom Waits, Django Reinhardt, Howlin' Wolf, Jeff Buckley, Buddy Guy, Moondog, John Scofield, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Lead Belly, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Henry, Radiohead, Jelly Roll Morton, Sigur Ros, Joanna Newsom, Miles Davis, The Black Keys, Camille, Jimmy Herring, Bob Marley, M. Ward, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Rufus Wainwright, Charlie Hunter, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Billie Holiday...
“Ruffin plays guitar and sings with a prowess that most roots & blues artists develop only after many weary years on the road, yet he’s only 24!”
Lisa Love, Georgia Music Hall of Fame
“The dude can really sing and play – to say I was amazed by his songwriting talent, instrumental abilities and vocals would be an understatement.” Jeff Hahne, Music Editor, Creative Loafing Charlotte
“Interesting thing... Marshall is so young to have the voice of such an old soul - he gets it. He's transparent when he sings, you can see right into his heart.” Rebecca Harris, Special Events Coordinator
“Marshall Ruffin is evidently some genetic experiment gone right, an amalgam of David Bromberg, Tom Waits and Leon Redbone.” Curtis Lynch, Playgrounds Magazine
“I rarely get inspired to say such things, but really - if you're able to see Marshall Ruffin 'live' then you really must. He is just f***ing amazing!” Geoff Achison, Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire
The twenty-five year old roots-rock and blues singer-songwriter-guitarist grew up in typical Americana, where science was at the fabric of his family. After finding a guitar in his attic at age thirteen, Marshall taught himself to play. Just several short years later, he majored in jazz performance at the Berklee College of Music. It was while in Boston, Ruffin recognized and tapped into his songwriting skills and vocal gifts. Within a year after graduation, Marshall moved to Columbus GA for some Ma Rainey education, opened for dozens of regional and national artists, and signed with Jammates Records. After experiencing a Marshall Ruffin performance, one only expects his momentum to accelerate. Rich Man's Dime, his freshman EP, was released in February '08 and spent eight weeks on the roots/blues chart ending the year at no. 4 on Georgia Roots Radio. Morning Glory, his 2009 sophomore effort, hit the streets Sept. 15. Marshall Ruffin will be playing solo and with his trio throughout east coast music venues in support of the new release.
OPENINGS: Arc Angels, Robin Trower, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Marshall Tucker Band, Col. Bruce Hampton, Oliver Wood, Shawn Mullins, Devon Allman, Geoff Achison, The Modern Skirts, Bobby Lee Rogers / Jeff Sipe, Dexter Romweber.
Hey man, It's good too hear from you. I found your new stuff on iTunes and got it immediately. It sounds great. Reminds me of the Black Keys and Tom Waits. It's kick ass. Don't bother with the new Flaming lips album. It blows. I can't believe I pre-ordered that piece of shit. However Paramore's new album rocks my face. We got a chick singer here in Iraq that can belt it out. We've been covering some of their stuff. It's a lot of fun.
Oh oh. I have a son now. His name is Kamren Marshall Lane.
No he's not really named after you. But you can tell people he is if it makes you feel cool. He was born September 18th. He's awesome.
I've only got a five and half months left in Iraq. I'm going to make a video of our next tour, like a short rockumentary. You'll got to check it out when I'm done and tell me what you think.
"constantine" AND "point break" are on right now. that was such a waste of 4 hours of my life. we could've been doing something... better. how's the last week of october sound for a visit? and how long you want me there for?
i think you SHOULD come to CT. you know where to stay. and you can play all over new england in like a week and broaden your fan base like crazy. how was atlanta?
The Rockers are offering Land of the Free as a free download during the Independence Day weekend as a gesture of support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families. We are releasing the song ahead of schedule to support our American heroes. God bless the USA!
i've been thinking of you a lot lately because i keep hearing "thriller" all over the friggin place since MJ has passed. congrats on the gig with MTB, that's exciting, kiddo!
If your gonna be in town Wednesday June 17th come see Disstrick at the Terrace in Pasadena.
Hip-Hop Night!! 06/17/2009 09:30 PM @ The Terrace 443 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, California 91101 US Cost:$15 at the door($10 with ticket) Hip-Hop night!!
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