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Ruby James has hair kinda like mine, so we’re automatically linked, (it’s a girl thing don’t ask.). Here’s is ruby red of course, which makes it seem flaming. I bet she looks like she’s glowing when she’s on stage. Ruby James also has an amazing signing voice, (unlike me). Her voice is a bit Natalie Merchant a bit Stevie Nicks, sung a bit like Mary J Blige and a bit like … Sheryl Crow. I know that sounds like a crazy combo but it’s not really. Think sultry, smooth, alto flavored voice, chocolate mouse comes to mind. And then think powerful, soulful, deep from the pit of your heart delivery. Musically she is a unique combo of rock and R & B, a female John Mayer. I love the way she jumps notes vocally, her mastery of her voice is impressive. And her lyrics come from her heart, she’s got something to say, which automatically gives her points in my book.

She hails from, LA, Austin, Charleston, and Orlando, guess she’s moved around a few times? And she has opened for Soul Asylum, 7Mary3, WAR and Fastball. Tonight she is here in our lovely city; we are blessed to be part of her cross country tour. You can check her out here, listen to a few songs, see her perform live, and read her bio. My favorites right now are Another Day and Fields of Stone. She’s one of those artists that found me on myspace and I’m glad she did. I look forward to checking her out tonight especially because she’s touring with a full band this time! I’ve never seen her live, but I’m looking forward to it.

Tonight: Ruby James at Patrick Sullivan’s 8 PM