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*For the full blown 11 song "play straight through" Lone Wolf experience please listen to the Reverb Nation widget on the left side of the page. I gratefully and wholeheartedly thank you for listening, and for the support of not only my music but all music, especially independent music!

Rarestar Music (ASCAP) and Rarestar Records were founded by Ron Rutherford to publish, produce and distribute his songs and debut album, Lone Wolf, which is available through: CD Baby (CD and MP3) and Stretch The Skies (CD), and also digitally (MP3) through many other online sources including: iTunes, Podsafe Music Network, MyRecordLabel.net, Facebook, Beta Records, OurStage, SoundClick and Reverb Nation.

Ron's music can also be found on: Music Nation, Last.fm, Digital Rodeo, Virb, Imeem, Stereofame and MyRockinProfile.com.

Podcast Host/Producers: get your freak flag flyin' Lone Wolf tracks from: Podsafe Music Network.

Internet Radio DJs: get Ron's Digital Press Kit (DPK) and Lone Wolf HiFi or LoFi tracks from: AirPlay Direct.

Film and TV Music Supervisors: get Ron's country/southern/classic rockin' Lone Wolf tracks from: Music Supervisor.

Reviews

The album is getting rave reviews, such as the following:

Author - Peter Darmi/Cloudcap Productions, Inc.
"Where did this guy come from? Every once in a while someone appears out of the blue that knocks your socks off. The 'teasers' on his website didn't do the CD justice. Ron has a first class product. I hope John Q. Public has the chance to hear (and buy) work from this talented country artist."

Read other reviews of Lone Wolf on Ron's CD Baby page and here on his MySpace Blog.

About Ron

Ron was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Texas, primarily Dallas. He eventually landed in New York City where he pursued his love for music and now continues his passion in the Los Angeles area. He has written over 300 songs, culminating in his recent decision to create an independent label and release his music to the world on his own terms.

"My songs are straight from the heart of life experience. The lyrics say things I feel people will truly connect with because they too have been there, done that. Music should stimulate the mind and rock the soul. It does exactly that for me - that's why I had such a great time making the album. Now it's there for everyone to enjoy." - Ron Rutherford

Invites & Thank Yous!

You are warmly invited to come join Ron's friend and fan base on any and all of his web presences. *The lights on and the doors open so y'all come on in, take a load off and sit a spell ya hear? Well aw right! ;^)

Ron would like to thank the tremendous support he has received from the Podcasting community and Internet radio folks around the globe; the airplay, interviews, guest appearances, etc. are much appreciated!

And, on a personal note folks: this music is meant to be played LOUD so crank it up!

Freak Flag, or as y'all know I like to say, "keep your freak flag flyin'!"

What does the term "freak flag" mean I've been asked. What does it mean to "keep your freak flag flyin'?" Well, the song lyric explains it from my viewpoint, but here's a good definition from the Urban Dictionary: "a characteristic, mannerism, or appearance of a person, either subtle or overt, which implies unique, eccentric, creative, adventurous or unconventional thinking."

Ron's Bio or One Sheet (as it is known in the music business)

Ron Rutherford is a man whose life has been built around music.

He fondly recalls bouncing on the back seat of his Father’s Chevy Bel Air to The Beatles singing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the radio.

“It was a typically beautiful Dallas, Texas day,” he says, “blue skies and fair weather cumulus clouds out the windshield as we sped down the highway.” It proved to be a seminal ride. He has been inspired by and passionate about music ever since.

Ron played piano as a kid in Texas. Moving to New York City as a young man, he took up guitar.

While living in New York, he played and sang around Manhattan and the Northeast; did some television and jingle work; was written up in the New York Times for his performances with The Rutherford & Steward Band; and wrote and performed briefly with legendary rock pianist Nicky Hopkins.

Ron Rutherford’s musical influences are eclectic and diverse including such artists as: The Eagles, Don Henley, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, The Steve Miller Band, Van Morrison, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Band, The Allman Brothers, Creedence, Little Feat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, Traffic, Leon Russell, Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp, Rodney Crowell, Warren Zevon and Hank Williams.

Although growing up listening to and loving Rock and Roll on the radio and records, he had country music in his ears wherever he went, just from living in Texas – and both had a profound impact on him.

Ron Rutherford’s music is something familiar you’ve never heard before – stories of love, loss, insight, and inspiration. Picture a full moon over a long lost trail and a lone wolf that beckons the listener to follow to the end.

Ron Rutherford’s album, Lone Wolf, ends too soon.

A potent mixture of Country Rock, Southern Rock and Classic Rock with elements of Blues and Pop. A unique voice and down-to-the-bone songs combined with the sounds of some of the finest musicians you’ve ever heard.