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Ruby

About Me

Rich, intense vocals combined with introspective, thought-provoking lyrics. Ruby writes about love, hope, and finding oneself and one's own voice.Her move to Alaska two years ago led to renewed inspiration from the amazing landscape around her. She has continued songwriting and performing at venues, festivals and events in "The Last Frontier."This year, she also founded Songwriters of Alaska, a networking and educational group that also provides performance opportunities for Alaskan songwriters.CHECK OUT WWW.RUBYSONGS.COM.. "; .. ..I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!

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Music:

Member Since: 14/04/2008
Band Website: WWW.RUBYSONGS.COM
Influences: Sarah McLachlan, James Taylor, Annie Lenox, Tori Amos, classical music in general, Acoustic Alchemy, 3rd Force, Michael Franks, Coldplay, Elton John, John Mayer, Enigma, Medicine Dream, Windham Hill
Sounds Like: Vocals reminiscent of a young Joni Mitchell; Tori Amos meets Windham Hill
Record Label: Self-produced
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Songwriters Showcase rocks!

Last Saturday's Songwriters of Alaska Showcase at Organic Oasis was a big hit!  An evening of cool, local talent with just enough variety to keep things interesting.  Featured performer was Amy Lou He...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Play at the Songwriters of Alaska Showcase

Come check out the new Songwriters of Alaska Showcase, third Saturdays of the month, starting March 21st.  The first two hours are a Songwriters Open Mic - sign-up starts at 6:00 p.m.  The last half h...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:42:00 GMT

Songwriters of Alaska meets March 12th

Mark your calendar, the second meeting of Songwriters of Alaska is set for Thursday, March 12th, 6:00 p.m., at Surreal Studios in Anchorage. This group is for all levels, genres and ages.
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Songwriters of Alaska first meeting Feb 12th

Here's a chance to network and play with other songwriters in southcentral Alaska.  Beginner or advanced, all styles of music and all ages welcome!  Contact [email protected] for more information.
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Anchorage Folk Festival

Hope you've gotten to check out some of the great songwriters and performers that have been playing this past week.  If not, you can still hear some this weekend at UAA.  What an eclectic group!
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Singing today...

I do love a variety of music genres!  Today proves the point - I'm singing a solo for Handel's Messiah in Anchorage this afternoon.  It's one of my favorite pieces of classical music an...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT

Back to Alaska!

What a roadtrip!  The TAXI Road Rally in L.A. was great - met amazing songwriters and top music industry pros - too cool!  The second half of my trip, The Songwriters Guild of Amer...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:53:00 GMT

WWW.RUBYSONGS.COM

Check out my new website and take a listen to the new songs and mixes!  Let me know what you think.  - RUBY
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:23:00 GMT

Getting ready for Novembers road trip!

Finishing a studio project, working with a great artist on my CD design and getting ready for my upcoming music trip to Los Angeles and Florida.  Life is good and busy!
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:22:00 GMT

SONGWRITERS’ GROUP

I'm talking with other songwwriters about putting together a writer's group. We're thinking it would be a monthly get together of musical folks - sort of a support/networking/social thing. I...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:46:00 GMT