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Red Card Royale

About Me

Skipping class, making music, and ROCKING OUT! There aren’t many rules that Red Card Royale lives by, but those top the to-do list for this college commodity from Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri). Their looks are to die for, their tunes are to live for, and they’re making keyboards cool again!
Face it: Rock and roll is on its death bed, and Red Card Royale is on a mission to save it. People are tired of hearing the same thing on radio, tired of seeing the same thing on TV, and they are desperately searching for good music! RCR hears it constantly from both fans and new listeners: “You guys are such a breath of fresh air!” Taking the time to listen to Red Card Royale is never a regret, only a discovery.
With everyone in the band attending college full time, they have still achieved a respectable level of success on their own, rocking venues such as Cicero's and the Pageant in front of hundreds of screaming onlookers. Carson Ritz records, mixes, and masters all the band’s music, and the rest of the members contribute equally by offering input on the mixes, collaborating in songwriting, booking and organizing shows, designing artwork, upholding the website, promoting, and much more. With both of their album release shows drawing hundreds of fans, the crafty quartet has sold over 1,000 copies on their own, and their recent sophomore album release is already creating a buzz around St. Louis.
In conclusion, the collegiate classic rock funksters known as Red Card Royale are sure of one thing: A diploma means nothing if they can’t make music. Regardless, the band will continue to massage their classic rock vibes with a funky new edge, creating a fresh sound that is bound to catch on. So be part of it!
"Must Be The Weekend" Music Video
"Cover Your Ears" (Partial) Live at the Pageant

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All music and content on this page ©2007-2009 C Ritz, P Gable, D Dillman, J Rich. Unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or replication is punishable by law. All rights reserved.

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Member Since: 8/26/2007
Band Members:

All songs recorded, mixed, and mastered by Carson Ritz

Booking: Email Dan at [email protected]

"Cover Your Ears"
2nd Album Available Now
Now on iTunes!!
Released 4/20/09

"Hearts and Diamonds"
Debut Album Still Available
iTunes, Rhapsody, etc.

Released 2/29/08

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Influences: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, CCR, Rush, The Raconteurs, Clutch, N.E.R.D., The Doors, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, Wolfmother, Black Sabbath, KC And The Sunshine Band, The Beatles, ELO, Traveling Wilbury's, Tom Petty, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Pearl Jam, The Eagles, 311, The Offspring, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sounds Like: If the Red Hot Chili Peppers mated with the Doors, while some other classic rock bands were in the bedroom observing the fun, Red Card Royale would be something like a third generation stepson.
Record Label: We Do Everything Ourselves
Type of Label: Unsigned

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Media Attention

RCR on KGLX Radio, "The Galaxy" 4/24/08Listen to Entire InterviewCarson Ritz (keys/vocals/producer) in Mix Magazine 4/08Online Story     Photocopy of Story    &...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Want one of our Albums?

3 WAYS TO GET A COPY OF "HEARTS AND DIAMONDS" or "COVER YOUR EARS"1) iTunes (and other digital music stores)2) Order a physical copy from CD Baby3) See a band member, buy the CD, get a free poster whi...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:14:00 GMT

Album Notes and Lyrics (Hearts and Diamonds)

ABOUT THE ALBUM "Hearts and Diamonds" introduces a current rock edge while maintaining a classic rock vibe. With 14 original songs--written/composed by the band members (Carson Ritz, Pat Gable, Drew ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:13:00 GMT