DJ for Click Your Heels Together
Colfax, California, United States
The moniker, Ruby Slippers, came from the notion that a person can choose to change a frown to a smile in an instant – just click your heels together. The Ruby Slipper of Life is a philosophy that states we have power over every thought of every day, and we can choose to make those thoughts positive.
Ruby’s musical interest was nurtured by a family that exposed her to many types of music. The comedy and storytelling styles of Stan Freberg, Tom Lehrer, Arlo... Read More
Latest Album Reviews
Review of Welcome To The Party
Album Info: Welcome To The Party
Big Pacific Album: Welcome To The Party Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Aug 1, 2020
Review
Bars may feel a little different these days but pub-rock is alive and thriving in the work of this Western Canada four-piece. Rockin’ ballads, drenched in blue-collar heart, are delivered in relentless fashion. Band songsmiths guitarist Roly Sandoval and keyboardist John Hannah each sport a sense for the sweet spot between pop instincts and dance floor mojo upon which the band delivers sounds evocative of classic genre outfits such as The Rumour and Brinsley Schwartz. With a nod to Sam & Dave, “Bad Girl” is a most spin-worthy candidate as are “Slip Away”, “Lovin’ Arms” and “Run To The Night”. Great stuff.
Sarah Levecque Album: Moments of Silver Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Roots Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 31, 2020
Review
It’s a good feeling to know that the current state of 21st century pop-rock is in good hands. Case in point is the 2020 release of Moments Of Silver by modern-day pop-rock singer-songwriter Sarah Levecque. For the nine-track Moments Of Silver, Sarah has written a number of tracks that easily merge pop, rock, country-rock, folk-rock, and more. Key to this album is her upbeat, catchy songs, and nimble guitar work, yet it’s also worth noting the excellent electric guitar work of Peter Zarkadas. Co-produced by Sarah and Peter in their home studio, Moments Of Silver sounds great and the album also features a number of backing musicians that bring in the whole range of instruments needed to flesh out this most memorable album. The album opener “Circle Back Around” sets a fine tone, yet start to finish, Moments Of
Jon Durant & Robert Jürjendal Album: Across The Evening Label: Alchemy Genre(s): New Age Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 28, 2020
Review
Splitting his time between both coasts these days, musical conceptualist Jon Durant has been quite a busy man these past couple years. First was the release of his greatest ambient album, the 2019 CD releases of Alternate Landscapes and then shortly thereafter, his foray into ethnic vocal prog-rock with Colin Edwin and Inna Kovtun on the Edwin Durant Kovtun album. Now in 2020, Jon strikes ambient prog-rock gold with Across The Evening. A joint sonic venture with Estonian guitar favorite Robert Jürjendal, the nine-track Across The Evening provides a new view into Jon’s expertise as both a composer as well as a collaborator willing to break sonic boundaries with like-minded musical contemporaries. In other words, electric guitar fans should expect the musically unexpected on Across The Evening. Pairing a range of
J.D. Taylor Album: The Coldwater Sessions Label: VizzTone Genre(s): Contemporary BluesBlues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jul 26, 2020
Review
JD Taylor adds pizzazz to a solid harmonica-led small group with occasional backup choruses and horn sections, turning out a tasty and varied set of all-but-one originals. Vocally, the Memphis-based harpster displays the same casual-sounding but firm grip on the genre heard from the likes of Kim Wilson and Rick Estrin, evidenced on tracks such as “Got Me Where You Want Me” and “Cocomo”. Instrumentally, Mr. T. stands strong up front of a soulful horn chart on the ballad “At First Glance” and slick and articulate on the set closer, “The Coldwater Swing”. A squad of guitarists provide simpatico play and keyboard chores are handled by Memphis royalty- Hi Records session vet, Rev. Charles Hodges.
Gandalf Album: Secret Sarai Label: Seagull Genre(s): New Age Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 25, 2020
Review
One of the most acclaimed musicians on the worldwide New Age music scene for decades, Austria’s legendary multi-instrumentalist Gandalf returned in 2020 with a new masterpiece called Secret Sarai. Up until recently, Gandalf's albums were distributed via California-based Real Music but, following the disappointing sale of the original label to new owners, Gandalf departed the sadly now-defunct Real Music so Secret Sarai was released in Europe on his Seagull label, distributed via Prudence. Several musicians assist Gandalf on Secret Sarai, including vocalist Eva Novak, who appears on several tracks, notably the lead-off single from the album called “Bound To Live Free”, yet for the most part, the mainly all-instrumental album features Gandalf writing all the music and performing all keyboards, guitars, and percussion.
Jul 4, 2020 -
The New Grand Undoing Album Is A 21st-century Masterpiece That Unites An Array Of Reenvisioned Classic & Contemporary Pop-Rock... Read Full Article
Jun 7, 2020 -
Peter Galperin releases Tomorrow Seems Like Yesterday
Never one to turn away from a valiant fight, NYC-based maestro Peter Galperin turns to face... Read Full Article
Jun 6, 2020 -
Roots Music Report speaks with MOTU: The Blues For The Beach Interview
RMR caught up with blues rock guitarist, songwriter and band leader, MOTU... Read Full Article
May 30, 2020 -
French synth legend Zanov returns in 2020 with a new concept album called "Chaos Islands"
Like a sonic apparition arising from the... Read Full Article
May 16, 2020 -
NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!
STEINAR KARLSEN – DESTINATION VENUS
CD: OTWCD005 - LP: OTWLP005
Get ready for a musical journey to the planet... Read Full Article
Apr 15, 2019 -
The Apparat European tour continues. The German band with leader Sasha Ring came to Italy. On April 5th the musicians made a stop in Naples, the... Read Full Article
Feb 18, 2019 -
Kids In A New Groove (KING) provides private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care, allowing them to gain the benefits of... Read Full Article
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