Driven by acoustic guitars, passionate vocals & catchy melodies Geelong act Ruby 9 are creating quite a buzz within the music industry.
The Band was formed after singer/songwriter Kristy Oates was approached by Vanessa Amorosi & invited to perform a song live alongside the star at her new show, after her guest appearance with the band Amorosi suggested that Kristy's band support her on her return Geelong Show (unaware the band was yet to exist) Ruby 9 was born!Kristy & Steve Oates began calling their favorite local musicians they had worked with over the years & had no problems creating a dynamic backing band for Kristy's original music.With their local debut performance supporting Vanessa Amorosi in January 2008 the band was just 2 rehearsals young when Kristy's original music was heard for the very first time, with Amorosi watching from the rings "She reminds me alot of Jewel" Amorosi said after the show.Kristy's song writing & vocal style has also been likened to artists such as Missy Higgins, Sarah McLachlan & Kasey Chambers with her Country/Folk/Light Rock flavoured style.Ruby9's recent recording has quickly gained support from local radio stations K-Roack & Bay FM so much so that a Ruby 9 interview & air play of the soon to be independantly released single was immediatly scheduled."It's so catchy, melodic and guarenteed to have you singing it after the first spin, I was stunned to hear that the songs are originals.
Fans will be stunned when they realise this is not an international band, but a local band formed right on our doorstep.
To be asked to open the huge Stampede festival in Geelong is a major coup for Kristy & Steve Oates and the band Ruby 9.
The band has already attracted attention of major players in the music scene, with peeps involved with Kiss, Diesel, Vanessa Amorosi, Noiseworks and Jimmy Barnes all showing interest in a band that can definitely hold it's own in the big stage.
Well, I played it to the programmers of both K-Rock and Bay FM and the smile wouldn't wipe off their faces."Peter Mobbs K-Rock ([email protected])Ruby 9 is definitely a unique quality act introducing an exciting and new voice to Australia and beyond and are destined for a big future in the entertainment industry.
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