Ruby James September 27, 2008

Ruby James burst onto the music scene as a solo artist in 2006 with the release of her EP Sweet as Sin, immediately captivating critics and crowds, with moxie and sophistication and a kick ass stage show, leaving a swarm of heady fans in her wake. Her sultry yet sweet voice tempted, teased and rocked premiere venues from Central Park in New York City, Hard Rock Live, Austins Continental to LAs Viper Room and The Whiskey. Whether it be on her own or sharing stages with Jackson Browne, Jane Weidlin, Soul Asylum, 7Mary3, War and Fastball, Ruby James is often compared to legendary icons Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Chrissy Hynde. Humbly aware, she is committed to and succeeding at blazing her own unique trail through modern rock. Desert Rose, the new album from Ruby James, promises the journey will continue with her gutsy brand of sweet grit and sultry style and a timeless return to the roots of music. For it she unites with producer John Avila (Oingo Boingo, Reel Big Fish) and string virtuoso, Rene Reyes (Act of Faith, Green Car Motel and film and soundtrack producer for Collateral, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Saving Silverman, Man in the Chair), with whom she co-wrote all but two of the tracks. The album also features acclaimed artists Mitch Marine (touring and drumming for Dwight Yokum, producer for Paul Chesne), Billy V. Malpede (music scores for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Runaway Jury, Entrapment and Urban Legend), and organist Mike Bolger. 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 Lindsay Buckingham. Infusing the tracks with her rustic soulful voice, you live every song with her. You are Passengers on her journey, as she poignantly reminds you Everything Good Goes Away, except real, true, soul defining love, which she explores in an homage to her grandparents in I Dont Mind. She goes to the very core of mother/child relationships in heart-wrenching "Oh, Mama," and shows forgiveness is a breath away in "Strayed." The minx crackles to life in the playful, bluesy "Mistress of the Devil," then just as quickly disappears in the title track, "Desert Rose," where she shares the longing for a love lost but never forgotten. The album is a kaleidoscope with a track for every emotion, in the spirit of legendary songwriter Emmylou Harris. Ever the wanderlust, Ruby James has already begun working on a new project, "The Austin Sessions," a collaborative effort with music icons Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan, The Arc Angels, and The Sextones) and brother Will Sexton (Waylon Jennings, Dave Baerwald and Abra Moore), who bring their legendary classic sound to the innovative talent of Ruby James both as producers and playing on the tracks.

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