"The Predictable Kind"- Charlie Sexton, Will Sexton, Mike Thompson
Desert Rose Album:
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
Influences
Whiskey and Wine, but not at the same time...
THE ALBUMS THAT MADE MY YEAR- Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (favorite album this year) Amy Winehouse, Emmylou Harris" Red Dirt Girl", Lucinda Willaims "Essence"
THE MUSIC AND MAKERS THAT HAVE BROKEN OR STOLEN MY HEART- The Band- The Last Waltz (It makes no difference), Bonnie Raitt- Nobody's Girl, Tom Waits- San Diego Serenade, John Mayer- Gravity, Patty Griffin- When it don't come easy, Bob Dylan- Oh Mercy, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham, U2, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Rikki Lee Jones, Neko Case, Rene Reyes, No Doubt, Jeff Buckley, Ray La Montagne, Jennifer Anne, Christina Aguilera, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, Will Sexton, Marvin Etzioni, Pat McDonald, Matt McCormack, Francis, Justin Lyons
MUSIC THAT IS JUST FOR FUN- Mickey Avalon, Justin Timberlake, Kelly-Shoes, Gwen Stefanie, Corinne Bailey Ray, The Weepies, Snow Patrol, Muse, Augustana, Tegan and Sara
In theaters April 17, 2009
Featuring "The Words Good Bye"
In Theaters September 12, 2008!
Featuring "Everything Good Goes Away"
Ruby James
Desert Rose...Something earthy and unexpected, that brightens the landscape with its deep tones and originality. Something that surprises and tantalizes you with its beauty and roots firmly planted in a sometimes-harsh terrain. Something you happen across by chance and will never forget. Desert Rose...This is artist RUBY JAMES.
From a little bit of here and a little bit of there, RUBY follows in her grandfather's footsteps as a nomadic traveler with a passion for music. From her earliest years, RUBY sat with him as he played guitar and sang old cowboy songs by Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. These moments were when he would tell her trying tales of life on the road that took him from living "Grapes of Wrath" style in the back of dusty wagons during the Great Depression, to the dark bunkers of Iwo Jima in WWII. In those special moments, RUBY's passion for music was born. "I credit my grandfather as my biggest influence, because with his presence always came song and music," RUBY reveals. "He grew up traveling in a covered wagon from job site to job site, through the old mining towns across the California and Arizona deserts. This gypsy blood runs deep through my veins, and I truly believe it is what has shaped my spirit."
RUBY burst onto the music scene as a solo artist in 2006 with the release of her debut EP, Sweet as Sin, immediately captivating critics and crowds with her energy, sophistication and a kick ass stage show. Her sultry yet sweet voice rocked premiere venues from Central Park in New York City, Hard Rock Live, Austin's Continental, and LA's Troubadour and Hotel Cafe. Whether it be on her own or sharing stages with Jackson Browne, Jane Weidlin, Soul Asylum, 7Mary3, War and Fastball, RUBY is often compared to legendary icons Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Chrissy Hynde.
Desert Rose, the first full length album from RUBY JAMES, promises the journey will continue with her gutsy brand of sweet grit and a timeless return to the roots of music. For this album, she unites with producer/bassist JOHN AVILA (Oingo Boingo, Reel Big Fish), and guitarist RENE REYES (Collateral, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Saving Silverman), Desert Rose also features acclaimed artist’s MITCH MARINE (Dwight Yoakam, Smash Mouth), WILLIAM V. MALPEDE (Texas Chainsaw Massacer, Runaway Jury) and organist MIKE BOLGER (Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers). As studio and writing partners, RUBY JAMES and Reyes tell stories of life in the real world with relatable lyrics set to resonating and unforgettable melodies and on stage have a palpable chemistry reminiscent of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
"Music is the only way I am truly able to express myself. When I am onstage, writing music or in the studio is when I feel the most alive and true to the essence of who I really am."
Infusing the tracks on Desert Rose with her rustic soulful voice, you are invited as the listener to live every song with her. "Everything Good Goes Away," one of the darkest, most passionate songs on the CD, is prominently featured in a pivotal scene in Meg Ryan's new film, "The Women," and on its soundtrack. "This song is one of the most desolate, saddest songs I've ever written…but it is my favorite," RUBY explains. "There's not a lot of hope in this one…it's about the darkest of places one can go, when you hit that bottom. Everyone can relate to this though...we've all been there… The title song, 'Desert Rose,' has a lot of depth and meaning. It's a song of hope and love and survival…to me, it's like a little lullaby or prayer…this song really encompasses all of my heart and the soul of where I come from. 'When I'm Gone' is fun, and it shows a lighter side to me. I love performing this song…I just have fun with it. It's a song about breaking up and moving on. It's sassy and it has attitude. 'It's getting late but I'm not sleeping/Why do we stay to say goodbye?'
RUBY is currently working with CHARLIE SEXTON (Bob Dylan, The Arcangels, The Sextones), WILL SEXTON (Waylon Jennings, Dave Baerwald, Abra Moore) and MIKE THOMPON (Don Henley, The Eagles) for her upcoming sophomore album, tentatively titled The Austin Sessions. The Sexton brothers lend their legendary skills to RUBY's innovative songs, both as producers and playing on the tracks. "The Austin Sessions was an entirely different experience for me…it was really amazing," RUBY exudes. "Will and Charlie are legends in Austin, and it was very inspiring to collaborate with them. We set up in Charlie's house, where Charlie has recorded with some of my favorite artists such as Lucinda Williams. We played and recorded for three days straight. There was a lot of magic in the air…the vibe of Will and Charlie working together as brothers at that time was really special, and so much incredible music was made in these sessions."
RUBY is also gearing up for numerous tour dates through 2008, which will take her from LA to New York and back down to Texas, with various stops on the way. "For me, the stage is the ultimate reward," RUBY states. “Most artists would probably say they give birth to a song on paper, but for me, the stage is where I give birth. Right now, every time I perform live, somebody new is hearing my songs for the first time. It keeps it fresh somehow…"
RUBY JAMES is quickly blossoming in the musical landscape, forever imprinting it with her original, colorful, unexpected tones...like a true Desert Rose.
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