Ramaya: Guitar, Piano and Vocals. Jess: Vocals. Jeb: Violin. Jack: Lap Steel Guitars.
Influences
Sigur Ros, U2, Radiohead, Iron and Wine, Ray Lamontagne, Fiona Apple, Coldplay, OURS, Prince, Janes’ Addiction, Morrissey, Simon and Garfunkel, The Cure, Shoeless Joe, Pup Wes, Zeke, Seward, R. Jensen, Gregory Alan Isakov, Cate Coslor, Dechen Hawk, Matt Taylor/Aderbat, Tres Altman, Colin Robison, Max Davies, Clay Rose...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Corinne Bailey Rae / John Legend / John Mayer
Sounds Like
Simultaneously blending echoes of Iron and Wine, Ryan Adams, Wilco and Jeff Buckley, this album somehow engages both the daring spirit and tender vulnerability. Wrapping up gentle folk in lush pop harmonies, cradling thoughtful songwriting with sometimes-hushed, sometimes-assertive vocals that are threaded through these songs like a golden thread, the songs on All in Good Time capture a unique pocket of inspired and sincere writing, serving as a culmination of “sensitive male folk pop” but with volumes of courage and determination. Somewhere between the rush of falling in love and the beautiful bitterness of having your heart broken, you’ll find emotions so delicious that you can’t quite let them go; such is the magic of A. Ballad Nightly.
-Tamara at CD Baby (Editor's Pick)
Ramaya at John & Peter's ..
An eclectic musician, in search of something much greater than himself, Ramaya Soskin has been writing and performing music since 2000. Starting first at Naropa University, he formed a trio named Specter X. While maturing as a songwriter he practiced his craft and soon started the band SLOWROSA with local songstress Cate Coslor, Tres Altman, Chris Mustaine and Jeb Bows. The band performed with acts such as Devotchka, The Fray, and The Czars at Boulder’s "Fox" and "Boulder Theatre". The bands’ representation; Brian Schwartz (Dinosaur Jr. and Rose Hill Drive) was a great support, but the act was unable to continue in it’s present form. Visit myspace.com/SLOWROSA for more info.
All in all, Ramaya and the bands he has been a part of have shared evenings with: Mannequin Makeout, Bluebook, Chris Pureka, Strangers Die Everyday, Max Davies and Tongue Noir, Dechen Hawk, Gregory Alan Isakov & The Frieght, Clay Rose, The Paper Stars, Punkalele, The Hot IQ’s, Matson Jones, Libby Kirkpatrick, Bright Channel, Buck 65, County Road X, Shanti Groove, Porlolo, New Dialectic, Ian Cooke, Mark Darling, and many other wonderful artists...
Now performing under the name "A. Ballad Nightly", Ramaya has crafted a set of new material, both haunting and revealing. His debut solo CD is a collection of delicate lullabyes, saucy rockers, and sultry ballads. Written and recorded in his shoebox of a home, it will surely make it’s mark in many hearts. The new album: "All In Good Time", is now available for purchase! Just click the link (album cover) to cdbaby.com. It can also be found as a download from the iTunes music store...
Ramaya & A. Ballad Nightly's Friend Space (Top 20)
Glad to hear it! I'm just south of you in NC for the rest of this month recording with my buddy Josh. I'll be back in time to see you, catch your show, and hopefully have some new material for you to check out.
What are you doing awake... and why oh why can't you pick up your phone when i call... are you busy... are you scared.. feeling a bit tiny... well when i need you, i need you. xox
Hi-ya! Yes, I would love to do a show with you. What a splendid idea! Let me know what dates you're thinking... I have shows on Aug. 2,9,16 and possibly 2-23. Things can sometimes get rearranged. Much love to you! xo
"Today" helped me get through my Wednesday. After listening to a random Ramaya mix, Today stuck in my head and I hummed it all day long. Thank you for your music!
