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Ruby James
Americana / Blues / Other

NEW ALBUM "HAPPY NOW" AVAILABLE FOR PRE- ORDER!!!



Los Angeles, Austin, Texas
United States

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Member Since10/8/2004
Band Websitewww.rubyjames.com
Band Members"THE PREDICTABLE KIND"- From the Forthcoming Album "HAPPY NOW"

Written by Will Sexton and Ruby James

Produced by Charlie Sexton

Co-Produced by Will Sexton

The Players- Charlie Sexton, Will Sexton, Mike Thompson, Ruby James



Desert Rose Produced by John Avila

The Players... Ruby James- Vocals, acoustics, background vocals/ Rene Reyes- Acoustic and electric guitars, lap steel,and background vocals/ John Avila- Electric and acoustic bass, charango, keyboards/programming, and background vocals/ Mitch Marine- Drums and Percussion/ Michael Bolger- Yamaha Electrone organ/ William V. Malpede- Piano
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love, loss, and forgiveness...



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Featuring "The Words Good Bye"

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Featuring "Everything Good Goes Away"

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sounds like red velvet cake.. mmmmm...






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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 6:30P
Central Market-Westgate (Trio) Austin, Texas
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
BACKBOOTH w/ The Living Daylights Orlando, Florida

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   About Ruby James
Ruby James – Happy Now 

“I got a woman way across town - she’s good to me, oh yeah.”  

Ruby James is all woman, of that there is no doubt. Her new album Happy Now is a contextual exploration of the loving and losing of men and women; the very elusiveness of that ideal of being “good to me - oh yeah.” The sentiments contained within rarely result in the proverbial happy ending, as is true of life.  

Happy Now is the follow up to Ruby’s 2008 Desert Rose CD, a song from which found its way onto the soundtrack for the film The Women, co-produced by Mick Jagger featuring actress Meg Ryan. This new CD sizzles with the ‘gasping for oxygen’ that heartbreak brings. Its heat comes off the pavement in mirage waves of scorching summertime.

  Ruby recalls, “It was June 2006 and I was living alone in a dingy apartment in Hollywood, totally depressed, when I met my good friend Matt McCormack.” Matt was to be the conduit for this project taking shape, offering a bridge to a well respected group of musicians. Will Sexton did the pre-production, providing the tone and the texture.  

The original Austin sessions yielded smolder and flame although the project has taken three years to complete. The initial set up was in Charlie’s house where they recorded eleven songs over three days; with Charlie on vintage drum kit, Mike Thompson playing a tiny standup piano and Will Sexton with a Paul McCartney-esque bass. Ruby was perched on a stool in the kitchen, Charlie having lent her his jumbo bad-ass cherry red Gibson acoustic. Ruby continues, “I still had no idea just how special this moment was until people started telling me the history of these two brothers. This project was a reunion, bringing them closer together; it was also the first time the Sexton boys played as a rhythm section.” Another session yielded three more songs, and subsequently Ruby did some touring, occasionally revisiting Austin to continue to work on the project. Meanwhile, Will, the original producer, relayed that Charlie had been working on it alone. Ultimately the production reins were passed, Happy Now growing into an organic collaboration between Charlie and Ruby.  

Upon returning to Austin to finish Happy Now, it was with peace, feeling at home in a space that was safe and nurturing with people who were, as she says, “Bringing out the best of who I am as an artist and who I could be.”  

Ruby James sits comfortably in between darkness and light. With Happy Now, James is poised to take her place as a classic American singer songwriter.




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=Rocky Olfart=

Rocky Olfart



Nov 12 2009 5:09 AM

Not doing any thing this week end yet,wish I was playing somewhere and you?
jim

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Nov 12 2009 4:49 AM

Hi Ruby,

So glad to hear you were able to get a new car.
Hope it is a high milage one

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Just this simple action can help save the planet adding 1/2 ounce to the tank when you fill it up (1/2 ounce per 20 gallons) just for 3 tank fulls then only 1/4 ounce from then on to protect and keep your engine running like new for years.
The amount of increased miles per tank will give you back way more than the cost
of the treatments saving you more money per year on gas.
One of my friends is savings over $1,200.00 a year on his new diesel truck, and that is after he subtracts the cost of XFT.

I hope you will reconsider and order some from this site www.savongas.net
A 2 ounce bottle will treat the tank 5 times and you will feel and see results
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All the best
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Brian Dan Christensen

Brian Dan Christensen



Nov 12 2009 4:20 AM

Ruby, thanks for your friendship. I like sad songs and songs that are about something, and --- if possible --- songs with a slow sound like on your "Mistress of the Devil", it reminded me of some of the later Dylan songs (guess that can't be bad). Thanks for the link. My own recordings are pretty bad, made on the Mac, from time to time, but I hope to get back and improve on it before too long. Have a new song on the way, "It's A Big Mess", and it really is. Take care, B.
Maximiliano Rossetti

Maximiliano Rossetti



Nov 12 2009 3:59 AM

Hello from Brazil!!!!
Thanks for accepting me as a friend here!!
Peace & Love!!!!
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Ruby James



Nov 12 2009 3:56 AM

Hey Ruby!!! Hope things are good for you now that you are back home in "AUSTIN".
Bet you are havin a blast, especially with Random Tuesday!!! Just wanted to send you some love and let you know we are always thinkin about you.
XXOO
Some Friends of Mine

Some Friends of Mine



Nov 12 2009 2:50 AM

Hello Friends!

Please check out our newly
recorded songs on our page.

Let us know what you think!

- Your pals - SFoM
Native June

Native June



Nov 11 2009 10:46 PM

Check out the new single Daisy, we’re shooting our first music video for it in a couple weeks!
Native June’s new album is coming soon, enjoy the single Daisy”!
Keep rocking!
Native June will be rocking the Key Club on Nov 20th, check it out!
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Blindstone Fanclub



Nov 11 2009 10:13 PM

Easy to Answer.. we Love it!!
Kjeep it up..

Greetings from the Blindstone Fanclub
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Nov 11 2009 9:24 PM

We have new song called 11:11

text 11:11 by the greenlight district to 21005:)
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BackWater Traffic



Nov 11 2009 9:15 PM

Hey Ruby,

I love the song "Everything Good Goes Away". It has an awesome groove to it. Getting back in the studio this week. Should be done soon. Thanx for the add !!

BWT
Harriott

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Nov 11 2009 7:43 PM

Hey Ruby James,

WOW!!! THX 4 the ADD!!!!
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Mikey Molly



Nov 11 2009 7:21 PM

God and Dog

I look up and I see God, I look down and see my dog.
Simple spelling G-o-d, same word backwards D-o-g.
They would stay with me all day, I'm the one who walks away.
But both of them just wait for me, and dance at my return with glee.

Both love me no matter what, Divine God, and canine mutt.
I take it hard each time I fail, But God forgives, Dog wags his tale.

God thought up and made the Dog, Dog reflects a part of God.
I've seen love from both sides now, It's everywhere...Amen, bow wow.

I look up and I see God, I look down and see my Dog.
And in my human frailty....I can't match their love for me.
I can't match their love for me....

Amen, Mikey&Molly, Bow Wow ;))


WE'LL LEAVE THE PORCHLIGHT ON FOR YOU! XOM&MXO
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Ivan Mihaljevic Street Team



Nov 11 2009 7:12 PM

Thanx for the friendship, the nice comment and the support: greatly appreciated!
Wish you all the best! Rock on!
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alexander darling



Nov 11 2009 6:39 PM

Ruby,

The pleasure of your friendship is all mine so, THANK YOU. I'm happy that you stopped by.

Since you asked...

...this week, after I rake the backyard and give the dog a bath:) I'm trying to put several compositions into a context that will allow me to post them in one place or another and try to garner some constructive feedback. Not always easy or reliable in the virtual realm. Who knows I might even brighten someone's day in the same way that you brightened mine.

I've listened to your work and it touches me. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you, but I'll say it anyway - you are VERY TALENTED. I can only dream of acquiring such a polished sound. This is a heartfelt comment not some off the cuff remark.

Thanks for your time and now...

...I'll " Say The Words Good Bye"

Wishing you peace always,

Alexander Darling
♦♣♠†♫~*Baby's gift!*~♫†♠♣♦

Shawn Chavez



Nov 11 2009 5:19 PM

Thanx 4 the add
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Nov 11 2009 5:17 PM

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Tony Lo bianco

Tony Lo bianco



Nov 11 2009 3:46 PM

Thanks
through friendship
much peace and love
Tony
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Nov 11 2009 3:19 PM

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Mike Thrower

Mike Thrower



Nov 11 2009 2:55 PM

Hi Ruby, You have a GREAT VOICE AND VERY SOLID ARRANGEMENTS!!!! Much talent. I am a Viet Nam Veteran and served with the 25th INF DIV. I appreciate your video on this Veterans day!! To have taken the time to do something like that is truly commendable!! I know you will be blessed!! May you have much with your music.
Respectfully, Mike Thrower
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Nov 11 2009 2:48 PM

your music is very good! ...you is a pretty woman! congratulations!
Gilles Zimmermann

Gilles Zimmermann



Nov 11 2009 2:15 PM

Dear Ruby, listening to you, I get that old warm bluesy feel (my musical roots, but someday I realized I had something else to do, which is my own music).

Though I nowadays almost only play the viol, anytime I get a guitar in my hands, it's like automatic, even almost frightening, the licks are all there, and I can see my fingers running on the neck knowing where every tone is.

Maybe someday we'll have the opportunity to jam together, your voice is so inspiring I wouldn't need any rehearsal... though there is definitely the risk I might fall in love!

So and only by the way, your voice is like... you
and is ... beautiful!

Bravo!

Gilles

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The O'Marleys



Nov 11 2009 1:59 PM

Hi. Greetings and thanks for the add.
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Nov 11 2009 1:21 PM

Hi ruby my out of date phone dosent du vidio ill check it out asap jd
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Nov 11 2009 1:03 PM

im diggin the music on your page!
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