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Ralph Covert
Powerpop / Acoustic / Rock



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since11/29/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.ralphsworld.com
Band MembersI have had the pleasure of sharing the stage, and/or studio with John Duich, Pickles Piekarski, Tom O'Brien, Larry Beers, Steve Gerlach, John Richardson, Terry Wathen, Rob Newhouse, Steve Wozny, Brian Sheridan, Bean Weng, Jon Nudzen, Jeff Mince, Corky Siegel, Sam Lay, Eddie Blazonczyk, Matt Walker, Matt Lewis, Rich Parenti, Julie Frost, Deb Lader, Andy Jones, Andy Baker, Adam Levy, Tommi Zender, Ron Barnes, Keith Baumann, Dick Covert, Fiona Schenkelberg...(to be continued)



This is a slideshow of fans - with Ralph, with a picture OF ralph, in a RW t-shirt.... doing what they can to show support. The pictures came from comments here or on the map, but if you prefer they not be in this slideshow, message me.
Influences(for starters) Walt Kelly, The Beatles, and my daughter Fiona.
also as a youthful listener i'd include as influences/loves choices including:
David Bowie
The Who
Rolling Stones
Elvis Costello
T. Rex (Marc Bolan)
Paul Simon
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Django Reinhardt
Squeeze
Graham Parker
Tom Petty

in no particular order, faves of the last 10 years:
Eliott Smith
Shuggie Otis
Blaxploitation soundtrack music
Various afro-funk compilations
Toots and the Maytals
Lucio Battiste
Miles Davis
The Honeydogs
Howlin' Wolf


Sounds LikeChicago's Bad Examples, Ralph's World
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2009 9:30P
RC adult show at FitzGerald’s Berwyn, Illinois
Jul 26 2009 4:00P
Morton Arboretum Lisle, Illinois
Aug 1 2009 2:00P
Retro On Roscoe Chicago, Illinois
Aug 7 2009 7:00P
Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Aug 8 2009 4:00P
Kidzapalooza Chicago, Illinois
Aug 9 2009 1:30P
Kidzapalooa Chicago, Illinois
Aug 22 2009 10:00A
WTTW Kids Fun And Run Chicago, Illinois
Aug 29 2009 11:00A
Ravinia Highland Park, Illinois
Sep 12 2009 12:30P
Sesame Place - Big Bird Theater Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Sep 13 2009 12:30P
Sesame Place - The Big Bird Theatre Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Sep 19 2009 11:00A
House Of Blues Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 20 2009 1:00P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 25 2009 6:00P
Hardin County Schools PAC Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Oct 3 2009 4:00P
Austin City Limits Austin, Texas
Oct 4 2009 1:30P
Austin City Limits Austin, Texas
Oct 24 2009 11:00A
The Bell House Brooklyn, New York
Oct 25 2009 2:00P
Music Hall Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Nov 7 2009 11:00A
Jammin’ Java Vienna, Virginia
Nov 8 2009 11:30A
World Cafe LIve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 26 2009 10:00A
McAninch Arts Center Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Jan 23 2010 11:00A
UIS Studio Theatre/Sangamon Auditorium Springfield, Illinois

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RW live in NYC this Saturday! New San Francisco, Austin, and Illinois shows!!  (view more)

New RW shows in CA and IL! Bad Examples this Friday! New demos online!  (view more)

RW Madison shows combined. Bad Examples on the following Friday.  (view more)

Ralph's World in Minneapolis this weekend! Our RW YouTube channel!!  (view more)

New St. Louis and Iowa shows! PA and VA this weekend! Bad Examples update!!  (view more)

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   About Ralph Covert
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Ralph Covert originally came to public attention with his first band, long-time Chicago favorites The Bad Examples.  In February of 2001, Covert released his first children’s music album through Mini Fresh Records under the band name "Ralph's World." Now signed to Disney Sound, he has a CD/DVD set released on October 3, 2006 titled "Welcome To Ralph's World." Ralph's World entire catalogue is now represented by Disney. Covert’s creativity has found outlets in many other areas.  Ralph has produced albums for several artists, and has written music for other purposes than The Bad Examples, including film work, music for theater and modern dance, songs for other artists to perform and record, and children’s songs. (more about Ralph Covert)

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KIMMY SCHWIMMY





Jul 6 2009 9:25 PM

thanks for the add ralph! loooove ur voice. likeylike, kimmy(and bopper!)
Coloured Vinyl





Jun 7 2009 4:03 PM

Hi, enjoyed your page.. 

We are Coloured Vinyl.  Here is what one critic called the rockinest indie video you ever will see.  Take a minute and watch ?




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Dave Tamkin





May 27 2009 3:39 PM

Just saying, Whut up!
Check out our new shows!
say hello on facebook!

Click Below! for free songs on eMusic!

Hope you're doing well.
thanks for the support
Dave

www.twitter.com/davetamkin

Mary





May 25 2009 6:50 PM

Thanks for adding me...




Get Your Own LED Scroller now!
Thrivana - Proud Father





May 18 2009 5:20 AM

OMG! Cold shivers is AMAZING. I know this is run by someone other then Ralph but you havto tell him for me... Just.. wow... Your amazing ralph. Seriously.

Im actually going to buy that cd right now from ebay.
michael





May 16 2009 3:44 AM

Ralph, will the new album include any of the following: Laboratory, Love is just a gamble(damn the consequences?), In Your Room, Last Two Days of My Life, No More Days in the Sun, That Girl, Last Two Days of My Life, She Dances Like Frankenstein or any of the old songs?
Rebecca





May 13 2009 11:52 PM

Thanks for the add. My little guy loves your music and so do I.
Paula Marr





Apr 26 2009 2:00 PM

Lookin' forward to seein ya back in Chicago!
Steve Blunt





Apr 24 2009 2:38 AM

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I met up with you and Rebecca at a Borders in Chestnut Hill, Mass. several years back. I was an RC at IMSA 20 years ago. Good thing we children's musicians never get older!
A fan and fellow kids' musician in NH,
Steve
the mighty bUZZniks





Apr 22 2009 7:01 AM

Hey Ralph.... I am coming all the way from Australia to your country...home we can find a show to come to while we are there.
Jamie bUZZnik
Storefront Lawyers





Apr 22 2009 12:13 AM

St.
Peter told us to say hi!
Miss Winz





Apr 9 2009 2:30 PM

I'm Not Tired - was from a compilation of short songs called "Hear and Gone in 60 Seconds" (or something like that.) It also has Justin Roberts' Just A Minute.

Question, is Not Tired on iTunes? (not that i could see)
M.U.S.I.C.





Apr 3 2009 2:22 AM

Thanks for your friendship Ralph, check out our latest Blog about 2009 Teacher Appreciation Day...hope you will participate in our celebration of learning and leave a comment about a teacher who made a difference in your life.

Peace,

John/M.U.S.I.C.
Slink Moss





Apr 2 2009 3:19 AM

Yo Ralph! Finally...
Happiness Records





Mar 30 2009 2:01 AM

Thanks for being our friend!
Mariana Iranzi





Mar 20 2009 2:12 AM


Funny MySpace Comments

thanks for being my friend :)
LENA AKA. METALLENA!





Mar 17 2009 3:53 AM

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MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss Winz





Mar 16 2009 2:36 PM

Big congrats on that "status update" !
Roxanne





Mar 13 2009 12:26 AM

Hello there Ralph!!

Loving the Bad Day for Bumbershoots".
I am always glad for new music from you! Peace
Rich Baumann





Feb 25 2009 6:49 PM

Hi Ralph,


Thanks for including me!

Yesterday Is History
Tomorrow is a Mystery
Today is a Gift...
That's why we call it the Present

Blessings,

Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator

B. Lee Schmidt - Author





Feb 23 2009 7:46 PM

Great music Ralph. Thnx for the new friendship. Keep doing what you're doing.
=)
Linda





Feb 22 2009 2:26 PM

Hi Ralph Really enjoying the" Long Drive back to Madison" song. Hadn't heard it in so long, it's lovely.
Storefront Lawyers





Feb 3 2009 5:46 AM

Hey Storefront Lawyers just posted a few live songs! Check 'em out!
-SfLs
P.S.
we will get u that bad examples video you were asking for
Pink Margarita





Jan 30 2009 3:15 AM

my one year old son loves your music.
whenever it comes on the disney channel or i play your cd's he comes running into the room and starts to boogie! thank you so much for your music and making him so happy!!!
Psychobabyonline.com





Jan 29 2009 7:59 PM

Thanks for the new tracks! Be sure to stop by soon!
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