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  • Genre: Americana / Bluegrass / Folk

    Location Muskegon, Un

    Profile Views: 18602

    Last Login: 4/12/2012

    Member Since 2/18/2007

    Website www.ruthbloomquist.com

    Record Label Ruby

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    The newest CD from Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Turn Back a Page, leaped to the Number 5 position on the Folk Radio Airplay Chart in March 2010 with three songs in the Top 20. Songs from the CD have been featured on syndicated programs like The Folk Sampler, The Midnight Special, and Car Talk. With the success of the new CD Ruth and Max are reaching even more new audiences. Ruth and Max Bloomquist have been making music together since they met in 1975 and discovered their shared love not only for each other, but for music and songs made with acoustic instruments and featuring lyrics from the heart. Ruth and Max immersed themselves in folk, bluegrass, country, singer songwriters, and other acoustic music to create a sound and style all their own. From the beginning, Ruth was inspired to write songs from her own heart and experience. In 1997 Ruth and Max released Ruth's first CD, Jewel Of My Heart, a collection of original songs that were popular with their audiences. Two more "solo" CDs followed to rave reviews. Meanwhile, in 2003, Ruth was a winner of Merlefest's Chris Austin Song Writing Competition with her joyful Gospel song, By The River. Ruth's songs have also been recognized by the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest, the Lake Superior Big Top Chautaqua, and Mike Pinder's Songwars. Ruth has showcased her songs at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, and has assisted Bluegrass Songwriter Committee head Louisa Branscomb in bluegrass songwriter song circles. Ruth was named Outstanding Vocalist of the Month for December 2006 by Singer Universe Magazine. Her resonant alto has been compared to Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, and Kathy Mattea. After hearing Ruth and Max perform the Scott Wiseman standard, Remember Me, Garrison Keillor told Ruth, "You have a big voice... I'd like to sing that song with you." And the next night he did! Ruth and Max frequently appear accompanied by guitarist John "Sky" King and fiddler Dan Seabolt. Veterans of stage and studio, both have appeared on the couple's recordings over the years. Dan's jazzy yet traditional fiddle and John's unusual "b-bender" guitar style add an exciting dynamic to Ruth's original songs and favorite classics that audiences love.
  • Members

    Ruth Bloomquist Guitar, Vocals, and Songwriting. Max Bloomquist Stand Up Bass, Vocals, Frequently joined by John "Sky" King" Guitar and Daniel Seabolt Fiddle
  • Influences

    Joan Baez, The Beatles, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Crosby Stills & Nash, Gordon Lightfoot, The Eagles, Flat and Scruggs, Hazel Dickens, Rem Wall, John Hartford, Margaret Sherman, Cheryl Wheeler, Claire Lynch, Laurie Lewis, Lynn Morris, Marshall Wilborn, Tim O'Brian, Missy Raines, Paul Kirchner, and anybody else we've ever listened to and loved.
  • Sounds Like

    "pure honey from the heartland." Butch Kara, Kaleidoscope Radio, Kathy Mattea, Anne Murray, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Dale Anne Bradley.

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  • Hans York

    Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your passion, I really appreciate that:) sending you all my best wishes from the road. Hans

    1 year ago
  • Clayton Hall

    Thank you for your friendship.

    2 years ago
  • Urban Monroes

    Ruth and Max



    Just stopping by to say hello. We’re hoping that this new year is off to a great start in your neck of the woods!

    Hope you're doing wonderful

    ~the Urban Monroes

    2 years ago
  • Urban Monroes

    Hey,

    Blasting through to say howdy! Been a very long time. Just checkin' in. I hope you have a great weekend

    ~the Urban Monroes

    2 years ago
  • Tom and Linda

    Thanks for the add Ruth and Max! We really love your sound together. "Michigan Girl" hits very close to
    home, all your music is lovely! love from Linda and Tom

    2 years ago
  • Hillbilly Haiku House C…

    Enjoyed my listen here. Thanks for inviting me!

    3 years ago
  • Barb Lowry

    Well, thank you for the compliment! I truly appreciate it. As for shooting people, let's just say that I'm better with a camera than a gun!! I actually haven't done much people photography except for your run-of-the-mill candid shot but it is definitely something that I would like to get better at so if you want to be my "guinea pigs", I'd love to try. You never know...I tend to trip and fall into some decent shots.

    If you want to see more of my photography, check out my webpage on: www.barbl.redbubble.com

    Also...if you have some time, the West Shore Camera Club (which I just joined recently) is having an exhibit at the Betty Clark Cannon Gallery (upstairs at the Frauenthal) and I have two photos in there. There is a reception being held Thursday night, April 9th from 5 to 8 p.m. with punch and cookies. If you have nothing else to do (yea, right) would be fun to see you there!

    Off to shopping....need new clothes that fit!! Have a great weekend...

    Barb

    3 years ago
  • Sergio Grazzini

    Grazie a voi, siete bravissimi!, Vi trovato perchè ho visto il contrabbasso, e così vi ho ascoltato.
    Tanta fortuna per la vostra musica, un saluto dall'Italia Sergio

    3 years ago
  • String Allies

    Likewise, It was so nice to meet you and check your performance at FA09. We've met so many new friends, it is an honor to have you as our new friends! All the best to you and please stay in touch!
    Sabrina & Tony

    3 years ago
  • Coconut Radio

    Hey you two!! Just thought we'd drop a note and say hi.....Hope all is well!

    3 years ago
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About Ruth & Max

Bio:

The newest CD from Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Turn Back a Page, leaped to the Number 5 position on the Folk Radio Airplay Chart in March 2010 with three songs in the Top 20. Songs from the CD have been featured on syndicated programs like The Folk Sampler, The Midnight Special, and Car Talk. With the success of the new CD Ruth and Max are reaching even more new audiences. Ruth and Max Bloomquist have been making music together since they met in 1975 and discovered their shared love not only for each other, but for music and songs made with acoustic instruments and featuring lyrics from the heart. Ruth and Max immersed themselves in folk, bluegrass, country, singer songwriters, and other acoustic music to create a sound and style all their own. From the beginning, Ruth was inspired to write songs from her own heart and experience. In 1997 Ruth and Max released Ruth’s first CD, Jewel Of My Heart, a collection of original songs that were popular with their audiences. Two more “solo” CDs followed to rave reviews. Meanwhile, in 2003, Ruth was a winner of Merlefest’s Chris Austin Song Writing Competition with her joyful Gospel song, By The River. Ruth’s songs have also been recognized by the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest, the Lake Superior Big Top Chautaqua, and Mike Pinder’s Songwars. Ruth has showcased her songs at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, and has assisted Bluegrass Songwriter Committee head Louisa Branscomb in bluegrass songwriter song circles. Ruth was named Outstanding Vocalist of the Month for December 2006 by Singer Universe Magazine. Her resonant alto has been compared to Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadt, and Kathy Mattea. After hearing Ruth and Max perform the Scott Wiseman standard, Remember Me, Garrison Keillor told Ruth, “You have a big voice... I’d like to sing that song with you.” And the next night he did! Ruth and Max frequently appear accompanied by guitarist John “Sky” King and fiddler Dan Seabolt. Veterans of stage and studio, both have appeared on the couple’s recordings over the years. Dan’s jazzy yet traditional fiddle and John’s unusual “b-bender” guitar style add an exciting dynamic to Ruth’s original songs and favorite classics that audiences love.

Member Since:

February 18, 2007

Members:

Ruth Bloomquist Guitar, Vocals, and Songwriting. Max Bloomquist Stand Up Bass, Vocals, Frequently joined by John "Sky" King" Guitar and Daniel Seabolt Fiddle

Influences:

Joan Baez, The Beatles, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Crosby Stills & Nash, Gordon Lightfoot, The Eagles, Flat and Scruggs, Hazel Dickens, Rem Wall, John Hartford, Margaret Sherman, Cheryl Wheeler, Claire Lynch, Laurie Lewis, Lynn Morris, Marshall Wilborn, Tim O'Brian, Missy Raines, Paul Kirchner, and anybody else we've ever listened to and loved.

Sounds Like:

"contemporary bluegrass at its finest"--Bluegrass Unlimited, April 2007-www.bluegrassmusic.com, Kathy Mattea, Anne Murray, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Dale Anne Bradley.

Record Label:

Ruby

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