Musically, we've been influenced by many artists and genres
and all have given us the impetus to be who we are. Great
music influences us to do our best ... some music compel us
to do better. We thank all of them.
Sounds Like
RAMEKEGA. Yes, it's true, we DO sound like RAMEKEGA!!!
RAMEKEGA is Melissa (vocals, guitar, percussion), Kelli (vocals, guitar, keyboard), and Gabrielle (vocals, drum, cajon, percussion). Sisters, performing singers/songwriters, and recording artists.
It has been said that, a song is an expression of the spirit and the soul. It's all of the memories, feelings, tears, laughter, sorrow, joy ... the very air we breathe. "And we merely take down what life dictates to us, and sing; and we try to be faithful to say
what it has to say." (Kelli)
RAMEKEGA's songs are reminiscent of an era when simplicity was a virtue; and, perhaps because of it, we imagine them to be timeless. As it is, the girls grew up believing that singing was a normal part of daily life. "Our parents instilled in us the idea that every human being has a reason to sing; because each one of us is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will never come back again. It's sad when you think about it, but it's also good because, in a way, it becomes the reason to sing." (Melissa)
The girls' biggest fan was their mother. She was the first to record the girls singing; as soon as they could mumble the words to a song. This eventually lead to participation in children's ministry choir at their church: "It's a great place to sing ... you can make a lot
of mistakes, and they have to forgive you." (Kelli)
Their father, encouraged them to develop their songwriting abilities ... "he said that a great song was to be preferred over a great singer; but we also knew that if we were going to sing, we needed to develop that too ... at least, for the sake of our listeners." (Gabrielle)
"Songwriting is like surfing ... if you catch a great wave, you just take it for the ride and enjoy. You really can't tell a wave what to do ... you just have to be prepared to take it and go with the flow. Anyway, that's just my opinion; but you definitely have got some great surfers out there who can read the waves better. I guess, and in the same way, some are great songwriters because they've practiced more, and have taken the time
to learn the craft of songwriting to the point where they can just go with it. Me, I'm still trying to stand on the surfboard ... still trying to get the hang of songwriting." (Kelli)
"The name? It's pronounced 'rah-me-kay-gah'" (Kelli)
"If you look us up in 30 years and we're still singing then, yes, we definitely made the
right choice. I think the wrong choice would be to not sing." (Melissa)
"... at first we thought they were just being nice and encouraging us because we were
kids. But, then they kept saying it more and more. We thought, wow, you really want
to hear our songs? So we did, and we're really glad to." (Gabrielle)
RAMEKEGA's Official MySpace page is managed by our
awesome, and dedicated, team members. We do our best
to routinely, and personnally, check the messages and comments that our fans leave us.
Thanks so much! If you're interested in picking up any of our music you can get songs on our website (www.therunmusic.com) or on itunes (by searching “the run dreamscape”). Otherwise we'd love to meet you at a live show sometime. Check out where we'll be under the music player. You are awesome.
The San Gabriels are blowing fiercely just now, and I thought they were the Santa Ana's. I, too, am a singer-song writer-musician, turned mostly writer of verse these past 11 years. Before that, in the early 70's, I was moved by T-Rex, Slade, and on to the Ramones, among many, many others. I was once a rock'n'roll whiz kid. Nowadays, I suppose I'm a wizardly hermit with a guitar collection in Fullerton and gypsy lifestyle in Venice with my pal, CJ. Ah, but flip on a Marshall stack and turn the gain all the way up and I can travel through time. Here, I pass my flame to you, little sisters, pleiades, may your constellation soar through the ecliptic of popular culture. You have my blessing. Yours truly, Roger Houston (rf) Venimonica
Hey! Just letting you know that we released our new album, Nightmare. You can hear some new songs on our MySpace page, and the album is available on iTunes and www.LivingInANightmare.com. If you order the CD from www.LivingInANightmare.com you'll receive a signed copy of the album!
We would really like to hear you opinion on it! Please send us a MySpace comment, and it would be awesome if you could review the album on iTunes or on AbsolutePunk.net.
We're also on Twitter and Facebook! Become a fan of our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter (we follow back!).
Hello there, I see your staying busy doing what you love. Good luck at your show this Thursday and we look forward to see you down at the hot spot in Riverside. Blessings!
Thank you for the message of kind words. I am very glad. Your message gives hope to me. Your music lets my heart soften. I expect your wonderful song and harmony from now on. I pray for your activity heartily. And please spend a wonderful day.
Thank you so very much for the AMAZING show! We can't thank you enough for all your efforts at making The Venice Songfest an event that's truly "memorable!" All we can say is, Wow.
Thank you very much for the add! I appreciate it. And thank you for the message of kind words. You like "Vivere" and are glad. I listened to your song. As for your song, a heart softens. And wonderful harmony is good. Your music arrived in my heart.
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