Rhode Island singer-songwriter-guitarist Ronnee Ringquist combines a melodic vocal range with a passion for driving acoustic-rock rhythms and moving lyrical themes.
"She writes lyrics like an upstart novelist, like she's spent long days staring beyond her typewriter, looking out her window at someone else's life." - Vaughn Watson, "The Providence Journal"
Ronnee has continued performing in clubs and coffeehouses throughout the southern New England area for more than 12 years, and recorded her debut CD, “Spirit of the Heart" at Woodshed Studios in Sturbridge, MA. Her solo performances include a mix of original and cover songs, and her classic “acoustic-rock” style and choice of material continue to draw her audiences' praise and applause.
About Spirit of the Heart
Warmly acoustic with a light rock rhythm, "Spirit of the Heart" , brings together nine songs that touch upon many different aspects of life, love and survival.
From "The Legend of Robbers Roost", a true account of the western desert ranch where Butch Cassidy made his home, to the inner-city ghetto streets of "Born on the South Side", Ronnee transports the listener through a mosaic of imagery and human emotion. "We", a bright song of hope for a new relationship just beginning, stands in bold contrast to "Changes Never Come", an introspective view of a couple's end. The title song, "Spirit of the Heart", speaks of love as a force with a power all its own... bringing us each to our truest love, but only when we learn to let go and trust in ourselves.
"Without a Dime", a wake-up call to society's apathy toward the plight of the homeless population, follows on the heels of "Mama Don't Sing No More", as told from the heart of a displaced child who still carries the key to the home her family once shared. "Samantha's Lullaby" is a sweeter tune of childhood innocence, filled with endless wonder, imagination and joy.
Lastly, "Dreams and Philosophies" is Ronnee's tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips, whose music and lyrics have inspired her throughout her life and continue to do so today. Of special note is the fact that eight of Mr. Phillips' song titles have been incorporated into the lyrics of this original song.
Cover Song List
(click links to hear mp3 samples!)
Horse with No Name ~ America
Sandman ~ America
Tin Man ~ America Ventura Highway ~ America
Where Were You and I ~ Batdorf & Rodney
I Saw Her Standing There ~ Beatles
Please Please Me ~ Beatles
The Ballad of John & Yoko ~ Beatles
Movin' Out ~ Billy Joel
You May Be Right ~ Billy Joel
Runaround ~ Blues Traveler Turn the Page / Bob Seeger You're So Vain / Carly Simon
Lodi ~ Creedence Clearwater
Looking Out My Back Door ~ Creedence Clearwater
Who'll Stop the Rain ~ Creedence Clearwater
Southern Cross ~ Crosby Stills Nash
Wasted on the Way ~ Crosby Stills Nash
Leader of the Band ~ Dan Fogelberg
American Pie ~ Don McLean Hotel California ~ The Eagles
Lyin' Eyes ~ Eagles
Take it Easy ~ Eagles
Daniel ~ Elton John
Lucky Man ~ Emerson Lake & Palmer
Lay Down Sally ~ Eric Clapton Dreams ~ Fleetwood Mac
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ~ Gordon Lightfoot
Cat's in the Cradle ~ Harry Chapin
Taxi ~ Harry Chapin
Sweet Baby James ~ James Taylor
Bobby McGee ~ Janis Joplin
Go Ask Alice ~ Jefferson Airplane
Margaritaville ~ Jimmy Buffett
Walk On ~ John McGale & Toyo
Secret Agent Man ~ Johnny Rivers
Big Yellow Taxi ~ Joni Mitchell
House at Pooh Corner ~ Loggins & Messina
He Thinks He'll Keep Her ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter I Feel Lucky ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter
The Rhythm of the Blues ~ Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Come to My Window ~ Mellisa Etheridge
The Story in Your Eyes ~ Moody Blues
Gone at Last ~ Paul Simon
As Tears Go By ~ Rolling Stones
Summer Breeze ~ Seals & Crofts
Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard ~ Simon & Garfunkle
The Boxer ~ Simon & Garfunkle
My Old School ~ Steely Dan
The Weight ~ The Band
Celluloid Heroes ~ The Kinks
All Your Daddy's Money ~ The Lost Gonzo Band
Give Me One Reason ~ Tracy Chapman
Mmmmmm....Lobster. Why do those little buggers taste so good? Just stopping by to enjoy the sounds and to say hello Ronnie. I hope you're well and I'll talk to you soon. Paul
THIS SAT 7/14
PROVIDENCE SOUND SESSION '08
and
YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING
co-present
THE LOW ANTHEM 9pm
CHICK & JOYCE (SCARCE) 10pm
LUCKY 57 11pm
at
THE LIBERTY ELM DINER
777 ELMWOOD AVENUE (Rt. 1)
PROVIDENCE RI 02907
401-467-0777
in the little red diner car
across the street from RIPTA
just a few blocks north of Roger Williams Park
libertyelm@gmail.com
Doors open 8pm
BYO
I see Ronnee Ringquist is still computerless!?!? ugh! Must be losing your mind! No reason for me to forget to thank you for coming out to see Mark & I at the Brooklyn way back when .. lol!! The "gathering" was fun, but your support means a lot. thanks Joanne
Thanks Ronstar! Kipsy is gonna take real good care of me. She's been very calm and I tell her everyday Mommy is taking her to Portugal to see her Auntie Laurinda (my cousin). I can't wait, tomorrow... yeah! If you're not busy tonight, stop in. It's my self-proclaimed going away party, haha. okay, be good, stay outta the heat. take care, jj
Hey Ronnee! I had so much fun sitting in with you at the Elm. Having fun at 11am in the morning is something I'm not that familiar with! But I did! Really great meeting you Ronnee. Thanks so much for sharing your music with me. I'll talk to you soon. Paul
Hi Ronnee, You were great on Sunday! I am so glad that we could make it. Thank you so much for coming to the show on Saturday and for filming it. I feel so grateful to have met you this weekend and hope we can see you again soon. Have a great night! Steph
