Rockin' the pop in a country sorta way is like 4 wheelin' in your Caddy! With one hand on the wheel and the other keepin' time on the dash, Rockin' Robin's North West 6-pack Ruby Red gets a little air and they haven't bottomed out yet. This band’s brand of rockin’ pop akin to Sheryl Crow, John Mellancamp and Shania Twain bellies up to the "current “ crossover†bar, bringing a side of country to today's music table for a full meal deal!
Tall Enough for This Ride, Ruby Red’s new follow up CD to their debut release Out There (2004) has enjoyed airplay for many songs on both pop and country Portland radio, including spins for Mary and the most recent single, Beer In The Bathtub. With music in several upcoming feature films (The Briar Patch and Have Mercy), 2008 looks promising for Ruby Red. The band has previously opened for major label artists Eddie Money, Eric Burdon and rising country star Josh Gracin and is excited about getting heard in the mainstream. As stated in Better Off To Roam "On with the story, on with the show!"
"Ruby Red offers a fresh, lively sound made up of contagious rhythms and infectious happiness that sticks with you for hours. Lead singer/rhythm guitarist Robin Brantley is a charming songstress with strong vocals nicely supported by husband Dave's intriguing secondary vocal lines that go beyond your basic backups. Slick razor-sharp lead guitar, fat bottom thanks to a six string bass, tasty keys and percussion, clever lyrics and catchy hooks. Drawing from several musical styles for a brand that's uniquely theirs, it's always an enjoyable show from Ruby Red!" — Carol Batchelor, DJ - 98.7FM KUPL
"A favorite on sponsor station KUPL, the band’s latest album, “Tall Enough for This Ride,†is full of spunky and mature songwriting and talented musicianship that blends influences from country, rock and pop into a catchy and satisfying whole." — Barbara Mitchell, Portland Tribune
“The first thing I picked up on was a "Cowboy Junkies on espresso" sound. The vocals are led by a whispery, deep voiced woman who, at times, also hits on an Aimee Mann vibe. Musically speaking, the band puts out straight forward guitars, electric and acoustic, with solid chord progressions - this is good, easy to listen to stuff. You can almost here the guitar riffs ringing through the next Volkswagen commercial!" — Pacific North West Music Review 12/16/06
Our albums are now available at itunes, Rhapsody, Aimestreet.com & CDbaby.com!
View Ruby Red's EPK
GET IT RIGHT (Ruby Red LIVE! w/ Josh Gracin 3/16/08)"MARY" VIDEO
"MR. OK" VIDEO (shot at Z-Coil Shoes)
RUBY RED LIVE at Silver Lake w/ BARRY SPARKS BAND 7/4/07
MAKING THE MARY VIDEO (Photos by Pasha Productions)