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The Ruskins

Slow Down Jessica on Huw's BBC Introducing show!

About Me

After recently attaining Steve Lamacq's Radio 1 demo of the week and winning Steve Harris's XFM featured bands competition, The Ruskins have come a long way since 2007.
Claiming the Streets, Johnny Cash and the Kings of Leon amongst their favoured influences, this 3 piece band hail from the back alleys of Isleworth's Worton Estate, West London.
From presenting Hounslow's Rifleman to headlining a showcase at this years ITC Festival, The Ruskins manage to blow the roof off each and every venue at which they perform. With their lyrics applauded by the Sunday Times, The Ruskins immerse themselves into a frenzy of uplifting country/ska rhythms laced with a rockabilly twang.
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Steve Lamacq (Radio 1 - Aug 08):
"Anyone who can stick the words 'cycling proficiency' in their song deserves to be on my show!!"
Huw Stevens (Radio 1 - Oct 08):
"More than sweet, they sound brilliant"
Steve Harris (XFM - Aug 08):
"This band is right up my street"
NME (Aug 08):
"The Ruskins are the missing link between Country Ska and Indie!"
Bugbear Promotions (Hope & Anchor/Dublin Castle):
"Quirk n Jerk, New Wave thru Urban Skank pop merchants. Great conversational style-poets, yeah, poets"
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/13/2006
Band Website: For bookings contact: [email protected]
Band Members: Eamon: lead vocals and guitar
Dave: drums
Ricky: bass + backing vocals

Influences: Kings of Leon, The Streets, The Cribs, The Pogues, Johnny Cash, Jamie T, Nirvana, The Dubliners, The White Stripes, Chas n Dave, weve gotta throw in Engelbert Humperdink (quando quando!!)
Sounds Like:The Ruskins on Radio 1 - Steve Lamacq's Demo of the Week Slow Down Jessica Music Video
Our Local...Filthy's Twickenham!
Alex Zane!!!
Freddie and Eamons French and German GCSE oral exam collaboration!!

Type of Label: None

My Blog

THE RUSKINS 1st FESTIVAL!!!!! ;)

Mornin all! Guess What.....??Weve been asked to play at IN THE CITY" Festival in Manchester on 7th October!!!! WAHOOOOO!!!! ;)Cant believe it, this is the 'worlds premier unsigned music event' which l...
Posted by The Ruskins on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:46:00 PST

The Ruskins @ Monto Water Rats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8UF4O4Pc7E Sorry for being so long peeps!! Found a few of these vids up on Youtube (thanks Carmina!!) so you can find a few more of em there... Hope you en...
Posted by The Ruskins on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:49:00 PST

The Ruskins @ Monto Water Rats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP3iUB59pmw ...
Posted by The Ruskins on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:39:00 PST

WET WET WET @ The Water Rats ......

WOW PEOPLE!! WHAT A NIGHT!!Just wanna say a huge thanks to everyone who came last night!! Some of you guys took the train, some of you drove and those caught in the rain had no choice but swim!! (was ...
Posted by The Ruskins on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:36:00 PST

the ruskins - dont be silly joe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anFEXKi18tc Dont Be Silly Joe at Filthys, Twickenham. Hardcore Ruskins fans...everyone singing our lyrics. Absolute Buzzin gig!!!...
Posted by The Ruskins on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:37:00 PST