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 [home of Ma Rainey], 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, hit the streets in February '08 and spent eight weeks on the roots/blues chart ending the year at no. 4 on the Georgia Roots Radio airplay chart. Morning Glory, his 2009 sophomore effort, is due out fall 2009. Marshall Ruffin will be playing solo and with his trio throughout east coast music venues in support of the new release.
OPENINGS: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Col. Bruce Hampton, Oliver Wood, Shawn Mullins, Devon Allman, Geoff Achison, Leah Randazzo, The Modern Skirts, Bobby Lee Rogers / Jeff Sipe, Sonia Leigh, Dexter Romweber.
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!
What the heck Marshall?? You played last night at the loft! I was highly upset that I missed the show. Inform me next time, drop a line, use telepathy send out smoke signals or something.
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!!
Amazing show on Friday at the Variety Playhouse! Very cool to meet you too. I've posted my pix from the show on my website: http://blackandwhitephoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8473684_eKbJ7/1/557166783_KcZoY
hey you! wuts up? if you're anywhere near atlanta tomorrow night, stop in at Eddies Attic. i'm gonna be playing the open mic .... would be cool 2 see you.
ok, so i know you never return calls, reply messages, and definitley don't comment back.... but i wanted to tell you that i'm diggin your "old" stuff and your Sailors Song is my favorite. What inspired that song??
hey handsome..... still waiting for my "old" CD! =) how's it going? i moved you to my tops so i can keep an eye on you. scarry huh? i left you a message, did you get it? (on your phone)
