tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15930726700239756222024-03-13T15:05:12.976-07:00Ruby "Baby" Bennettis Rhythm and Blues!Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-60692367820370206412013-07-26T08:22:00.000-07:002013-07-26T08:23:00.309-07:00The Sweet By and By play Sacramento!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'll be singing sweet harmonies with <a href="http://thesweetbyandby.com/" target="_blank">the Sweet By and By</a> - gospel, bluegrass goodness :)</span></span></div>
Heidi Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485315510386201587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-16177915296813408682013-04-07T06:45:00.002-07:002013-04-07T06:46:47.587-07:00The Sweet By and By - A beautiful tangle of American roots music<br />
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Hey Music Lovers,<br />
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I sing Bluegrass and Gospel with<br />
<a href="http://thesweetbyandby.com/" target="_blank"> the Sweet By and By</a><br />
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This band is so <b><i>fun!</i></b><br />
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Come on over for a listen... <a href="http://thesweetbyandby.com/">http://thesweetbyandby.com/</a>Heidi Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485315510386201587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-65238249524324753402012-03-17T20:00:00.000-07:002013-01-22T11:25:05.023-08:00Alameda Magazine Profile<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The March/April 2012 issue of Alameda Magazine includes a fun profile of yours truly.... I share my Favorite Hang Spots around the beautiful Island City of Alameda, CA<span style="font-size: small;">. Local <span style="font-size: small;">rock photography legen<span style="font-size: small;">d Chris D<span style="font-size: small;">uff<span style="font-size: small;">ey and I had a blast playing with the gorgeous <span style="font-size: small;">(a<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">nd super</span> sharp) knives generously <span style="font-size: small;">provided by the Japan Woodwor<span style="font-size: small;">ker!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">"</span>Cool cats and swanky kittens, rockabilly swells and sweet little
vintage gals might unify around these few truths: the foot-tapping
appeal of a swinging boogie-woogie beat, the swagger of bold and brassy
sax solo and the eternal appeal <span class="s1">of a blues woman’s sultry wail, rounding the bend of</span> heartbreak and pine, right at the mighty junction of Ruth Brown and Etta James"<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/March-April-2012/Where-Its-At/"><span style="font-size: small;">Continue reading</span>.......</a></span></div>
Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-21082805457981790472012-02-29T09:56:00.000-08:002012-04-19T03:26:51.169-07:00Join me at the Lucky Ladies Launch Party, Alameda CA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Lucky Ladies Launch Party is a FREE chance for you to dress in
your festive best and toast the spring launch of the Lucky Ladies
</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.shopluckyladies.com/">website</a></u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">,
fresh new </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">fashion
</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">and </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">housewares</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">,
spring </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">yoga</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">,
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">fitness<a href="http://www.powerfitnesspdx.com/classes.htm">
</a></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">and </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">sewing
classes
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>When: </b>Saturday, April 28th, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmix">Rhythmix</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmix">
</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmix">Cultural</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmix">
</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhythmix">Works</a></u></span></span></div>
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2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1:00pm - We are Open - Let's Party<br /><br />1:30pm - Ahimsa Community Yoga Class<br /><br />2:00pm - Welcome Announcement by Host Mel Waldorf<br /><br />2:30pm - Mini Crochet Class by Enchanted Square (Ruth Tillman)<br /><br />3:00pm - First Raffle<br /><br />3:30pm - Ruby "Baby" Bennett Performs!<br /><br />4:00pm - Lucky Ladies Fashion Show<br /><br />4:30pm - Final Raffle - Don't Miss it - this is the biggie!<br /><br />5:00pm - Farewell - thank you for joining us! </span></div>
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A Fashion show on the main stage featuring<span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">vintage inspired attire, </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">j</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">ewelery and accessories</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">.
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">Professional</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
photos at our photo booth, a refreshing yoga session</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">,
a raffle to win awesome </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/382294165129307/">Lucky</a><a href="http://www.shopluckyladies.com/">
</a><a href="http://www.shopluckyladies.com/">Ladies</a></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
swag and plenty of opportunities to get to know the Lucky Ladies
themselves. Our </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">health</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
and </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">wellness</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">,
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">estate
sale
</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">and </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">web
design</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
specialists will be on hand to answer your questions</span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ruby "Baby" Bennett </b>will provide lively music and merriment! Enjoy
light refreshment provided by your hostesses, beer and wine for sale
to benefit </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">Rhythmix Cultural Works</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">,
and </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.colecoffee.com/">Cole</a><a href="http://www.colecoffee.com/">
</a><a href="http://www.colecoffee.com/">Coffee</a></u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">’s
cart will be parked out front!</span>
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Bring your cash or credit card and wander our marketplace sampling
lush and local all natural </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">body<a href="http://bynieves.com/">
</a>care</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">, hand
crafted </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">artisanal
housewares</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">,
sweet vintage style dresses, adorable hair accessories, playful
jewelery, wacky wonderful </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx">kitschy
collectibles</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
and more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Bonus Beats:</b></span></div>
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We'll be giving out RAFFLE TICKETS to those who dress in their Lucky Ladies
Best! Don your Calliope Headband, Desiree Salas Dress, Enchanted
Square hat and show your Lucky Ladies Love!
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The Lucky Ladies are 14 self-made creative small business owners from
Oakland and Alameda. We do: music, skin care, fashion design, sewing
instruction, interior/architectural design, felted artisanal
products, yoga, fitness, web design, estate liquidation, vintage
collectibles, nutritional counseling, and photography.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> I hope to see you there - </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i>Ruby </i></span></span></div>Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-38431105206865689012011-05-28T19:18:00.000-07:002011-05-29T14:34:16.495-07:00It's easy to get my Monthly Newsletter!<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to receive my monthly newsletter </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers - <b><i>Ruby</i></b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">You'll find out when I'm playing, recording, touring, read about</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> my musical influences, see back stage photos, all that fun stuff!</span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div>Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-17029567746559760212011-05-11T11:24:00.000-07:002011-05-28T17:48:09.599-07:00Influences and Suggested ListeningThe woman with the strongest influence - the incendiary Etta James<br />
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Suggested listening: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Etta-James-Rocks-House/dp/B000002O9D/ref=sr_1_10?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1305666365&sr=1-10">Rocks the House</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Mama-Muscle-Shoals-Sessions/dp/B00005B7GT/ref=sr_1_14?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1305666421&sr=1-14">Tell Mama</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Etta-James-Chess-Anniversary-Collection/dp/B000005KQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305666496&sr=1-1">Her Best - Chess 50th Anniversary collection </a>, <a href="http://www.renraku.com/audio/Take%20It.mp3"> my version of Take It (off of Tell Mama)</a> <br />
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a voice to break your heart - <br />
Little Willie John<br />
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Suggested listening: <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fever-Best-Little-Willie-John/dp/B000003357/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpt_1">Fever - the best of</a><br />
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The toughest sound - Ike & Tina Turner<br />
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Suggested Listening: <br />
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I had a wonderful time last Thursday playing for a rip roaring crowd at the Business in Bloom event in Oakland. <br />
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Thank you again to <a href="http://www.nedboynton.org/home.html">Ned Boynton</a> for accompanying me with his swanky, stylin' jazzy guitar goodness.<br />
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Stay tuned for more gigs in San Francisco, the East Bay and Sacramento!<br />
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Cheers - RubyRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-75876090718435645202011-03-21T20:18:00.000-07:002011-05-17T12:40:25.931-07:00I will be performing cocktail jazz at this event!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMacJ_JPjZDuRZ7nOevOTWRkIx71ANhi7e14qbVcrcY-nKZ_3B37k0uELhYgYIYvBhl6reuRwHZDMh3Hc7hc3-hOZnX9EiCxhJELXUm0seq4isAkLVecR3lAi538IBfTxItnX2EDtZPjqh/s1600/BUSINESS-IN-BLOOM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMacJ_JPjZDuRZ7nOevOTWRkIx71ANhi7e14qbVcrcY-nKZ_3B37k0uELhYgYIYvBhl6reuRwHZDMh3Hc7hc3-hOZnX9EiCxhJELXUm0seq4isAkLVecR3lAi538IBfTxItnX2EDtZPjqh/s400/BUSINESS-IN-BLOOM2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Come for an evening of fun, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and shopping. Leave inspired having learned about the mission of Women's Initiative and having heard the stories of how we've empowered women to build businesses and enriched communities in Alameda County. <br />
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Business in Bloom<br />
Thursday, April 21, from 6 – 9 pm<br />
443 25th Street<br />
Oakland, CA <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Barbara+Llewellyn+Catering+%26+Event+Planning,+25th+Street,+Oakland,+CA,+United+States&aq=0&sll=37.814099,-122.266381&sspn=0.007798,0.01929&g=443+25th+St,+Oakland,+CA+94612&ie=UTF8&hq=Barbara+Llewellyn+Catering+%26+Event+Planning,&hnear=25th+St,+Oakland,+California&ll=37.815971,-122.265944&spn=0.009001,0.019462&z=16&iwloc=A">Map It</a><br />
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Music by Women's Initiative Graduate <b>Ruby “Baby” Bennett </b><br />
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<a href="http://womensinitiative.givezooks.com/events/business-in-bloom-thursday-april-21-6-9pm"><img alt="learn more" height="44" src="http://www.givezooks.com/images/buttons/learn_more/150x44.png" width="150" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://womensinitiative.givezooks.com/events/business-in-bloom-thursday-april-21-6-9pm"><img alt="learn more" height="44" src="http://www.givezooks.com/images/buttons/buy_tickets/150x44.png" width="150" /></a>Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-58677170455272210472011-03-18T10:07:00.000-07:002011-03-18T19:05:54.906-07:00Latest Recordings - fresh from the studio!I'm so excited to announce that my latest recording are finished!<br />
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<i>Just click on the songs to hear 'em - let me know what you think! - Ruby<b></b></i><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Hop_Skip_Jump.mp3">Hop Skip Jump</a><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Buzz_Buzz_Buzz.mp3">Buzz Buzz Buzz</a><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_My_Babys_In_Love.mp3">My Baby's In Love with Another Guy</a><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3">Bad Bad Whiskey</a><br />
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Musicians:<br />
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Piano and Sax: <a href="http://www.palaceofjazz.com/">Johnny Bones Lustig</a><br />
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Guitar: <a href="http://www.craigventresco.com/">Craig Ventresco</a><br />
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Bass: Vance Ehlers<br />
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Drums: <a href="http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/">Rick Quisol</a><br />
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Recorded & mixed: the <a href="http://www.wallysound.com/">Wally Sound</a> - Oakland, CA, baby!<br />
<script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="rubybennett.com" show_faces="false" width="450" font=""></fb:like>Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-41783977098038708672011-03-14T12:08:00.000-07:002011-03-14T12:13:31.925-07:00Join my Facebook Fan page and be the first to hear my new songs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmIWMti9BjZKke11HRyhzctBY6HkveJu2L-uxN353QW7EXNRtS_Jbtee8m8IhmKZ6cq8iiEGN0Ea2ogu5GOMjnGlboI-aZkT9TFOOM9SdgfYQwgyL2FktK8VXYFIjXNbx56eTaHk0N90M/s1600/Headshot.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmIWMti9BjZKke11HRyhzctBY6HkveJu2L-uxN353QW7EXNRtS_Jbtee8m8IhmKZ6cq8iiEGN0Ea2ogu5GOMjnGlboI-aZkT9TFOOM9SdgfYQwgyL2FktK8VXYFIjXNbx56eTaHk0N90M/s200/Headshot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584015765032447506" /></a><br />Hey Fans,<br /><br />It's almost time! My new songs will be mixed down this Thursday....and Thursday night I'll be posting them on Facebook!<br /><br />Join my Fanpage at:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rubybabybennett"><br />Ruby "Baby" Bennett on Facebook</a><br /><br />And be the first to hear what I've spent the last few months working on!<br /><br />Thanks for all your support,<br /><br />RubyRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-80753678866395236532011-01-28T10:28:00.000-08:002011-01-28T10:40:39.650-08:00I'll be singing Sunday Jan. 30th at Club Deluxe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWD0x5Afi-cQfY4sd6marf5iCEG4C44ONpEWybyj1jsZ4DUH81WuXxmnAX_0H6ZM5mGYIY5SE7kn5NLAc3nXngxN7I0KkUnjzskfHNV_3zJrYNwRRC6fyHGYCuCn2YzLj4aQKRA6rxQkUE/s1600/Deluxetender.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWD0x5Afi-cQfY4sd6marf5iCEG4C44ONpEWybyj1jsZ4DUH81WuXxmnAX_0H6ZM5mGYIY5SE7kn5NLAc3nXngxN7I0KkUnjzskfHNV_3zJrYNwRRC6fyHGYCuCn2YzLj4aQKRA6rxQkUE/s320/Deluxetender.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567307190642310402" /></a><br />I'll be one of the special guests at:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Musical Mayhem & Singalong with the Dimestore Dandy!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.sfclubdeluxe.com/">Club Deluxe</a><br />1511 Haight Street @ Ashbury<br />San Francisco, CA<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Sunday, January 30th - 5:30pm - 8:00pm - </span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">(I'll be there around 6:00pm)</span></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />No cover - so, stop on by!<br /><br />Tin Pan Alley tunes, Early Blues, Vintage Country and 50-60s Pop music for your listening and dancing pleasure.<br /><br />Hosted by The <a href="http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/">Dimestore Dandy</a> with special musical guests, Sandy Clifford (Atomic Cocktail), Craig Ventresco( Bo Grumpus), <a href="http://mitchpolzak.com/index.html">Mitch Polzak </a>(The Royal Deuces)... Plus, a sing-along and the tastiest pizza by Giovanni's! <br /><br />photo by: Dave GlassRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-79554203494974699822011-01-24T23:40:00.000-08:002011-03-18T10:01:29.228-07:00New song is up, for your listening pleasure..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tkXa2WH9FSF0ZdxRHC7NK-QU6GKTywu-WNGVwW3tojO9xhLnBlufAw18v98km65UcfygI08TUW3TFBKizUZ8gjat5KxOnkUvZNhZ2kfHSCWUmWcMA2EIB2Hpv6I_XLJZn9YYp0jlmhfy/s1600/Amos+Milburn.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tkXa2WH9FSF0ZdxRHC7NK-QU6GKTywu-WNGVwW3tojO9xhLnBlufAw18v98km65UcfygI08TUW3TFBKizUZ8gjat5KxOnkUvZNhZ2kfHSCWUmWcMA2EIB2Hpv6I_XLJZn9YYp0jlmhfy/s200/Amos+Milburn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566028793952046802" /></a><br />I just got back from <a href="http://www.wallysound.com/">the Wally Sound</a> where we worked on several overdubs, getting closer to being finished, had a great time with the fellas!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.palaceofjazz.com/">Yanos "Johnny Bones" Lustig</a> and I laid down a sexy, simmering version of <a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Baby_Bennett_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3">Bad, Bad Whiskey</a>... Here it is, unmixed, raw, straight from the studio... enjoy! Simply click on the words below....<br /><a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3"><br />Bad, Bad Whiskey</a><br />Amos MilburnRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-24218269640211151592010-11-01T15:55:00.001-07:002010-11-01T16:07:26.190-07:00New songs are coming...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8i6r26bnjvX7XQXxf9WmT79qkXoxJAW7U9a3QCF2xlmXmtvtFZczeMkHCX_Ex1rDGYLqLMuodobA6q7k2RkHwHk6zwmpK-C-gDf44E6OyUFNTtfNhztaRsGLG_xYIDQPSX6_hOOzDh0Kn/s1600/HeidiStudio.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8i6r26bnjvX7XQXxf9WmT79qkXoxJAW7U9a3QCF2xlmXmtvtFZczeMkHCX_Ex1rDGYLqLMuodobA6q7k2RkHwHk6zwmpK-C-gDf44E6OyUFNTtfNhztaRsGLG_xYIDQPSX6_hOOzDh0Kn/s320/HeidiStudio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534720380005553170" /></a><br />Hey all,<br /><br />Just wanted to quickly check in and let you know I have booked time <br />at the <a href="http://www.wallysound.com/">Wally Sound </a>in Oakland, <br />to record my demo. CD this December!<br /><br />New songs will be uploaded onto the site as soon as they're mixed. <br /><br />Join my mailing list so we can let you know about shows, new songs and other news!<br /><br />Cheers - RubyRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-35175443558468115662010-09-04T22:07:00.001-07:002010-09-04T22:24:30.066-07:00Great time opening for the Blasters!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURxddew09aJaHPBmeqCtxjaFzMIkUck3qN2HQxjCPvUJYCCIvKQOZpyAF9PLatKiN7b775adrwRSrfhHYaY5a-dmC3h_efwAnMWyNpRxGolx4K7Fb_LPZHkNHC9v1uUXQDxsHGvCKoBEL/s1600/RubyBrianBlasters.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURxddew09aJaHPBmeqCtxjaFzMIkUck3qN2HQxjCPvUJYCCIvKQOZpyAF9PLatKiN7b775adrwRSrfhHYaY5a-dmC3h_efwAnMWyNpRxGolx4K7Fb_LPZHkNHC9v1uUXQDxsHGvCKoBEL/s320/RubyBrianBlasters.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513292468025898018" /></a> Thanks to everyone who came out to see and hear the show!<br /><br />Here I am with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fortunate-Few/80632779368">Fortunate Few</a> drummer Brian in the green room after we played our hearts out....thanks for backing me up guys.<br /><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theblasters">Blasters</a> are one of my most favorite bands and they've had a MAJOR influence on me and the music that I perform...it was a pleasure to share the stage with them. <br /><br />stay tuned for upcoming shows - RUBYRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-27421420456228393042010-08-13T11:17:00.000-07:002010-09-04T22:24:13.277-07:00Ruby "Baby" Bennett opens for the Blasters in Sacramento! Sunday, August 29th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DRHEsHBNAdTdSQhdo4KPgqnF6wZ_O_M_dyyRVoIxqEf_u3fiZl6qnqOHJbkuBlIDrw00vKzvpbnbno_jUd78WCrjVfKNSmYwNrelNA5q1_bRKEsMK9jdWIqKTSmu7vaA72qRSDofH6It/s1600/Drinkie.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DRHEsHBNAdTdSQhdo4KPgqnF6wZ_O_M_dyyRVoIxqEf_u3fiZl6qnqOHJbkuBlIDrw00vKzvpbnbno_jUd78WCrjVfKNSmYwNrelNA5q1_bRKEsMK9jdWIqKTSmu7vaA72qRSDofH6It/s320/Drinkie.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494568219073752002" /></a><br /><br /><br />I am thrilled to be debuting in Sacramento at this special, exclusive nor-cal appearance of the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theblasters">BLASTERS! </a><br /><object width="500" height="306"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/8YmXPxpWxvI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/8YmXPxpWxvI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="306"></embed></object><br /><br />I'll be backed by the ridiculously talented <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theroyaldeuces">Royal Deuces</a> and I've selected some of my favorite early rhythm and blues favorites from Little Willie John, Ruth Brown, Roy Milton, Amos Milburn and others just for the occasion!<br /><br />Details for this rockin', rippin' show are below... don't miss it!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">When:</span><br />Sunday, August 29th - 3:00pm - 8:00pm<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where:</span><br />CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM <br />2200 Front Street<br />Sacramento, CA<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What:</span><br />An intimate, rare appearance by musical legends, <span style="font-weight:bold;">THE BLASTERS!</span><br /><br />A very special NOR CAL date, exclusive to Fun Monkey Entertainment! <br />Enjoy a great line up featuring:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">HOBO JAZZ</span> (currently on tour!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ruby "Baby" Bennett</span> backed up by the Fortunate Few <br />in a debut Sacramento performance!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Fortunate Few</span> (Midnight Mass performers!)<br /><br />The show will also feature a car show, hosted by <br />Sacramento's Skulls Car Club right out in front of the museum!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">All Ages</span><br /><br />Dancing<br /><br />Vendors <br /><br />Photo Booth<br /><br />FULL MUSEUM ACCESS!<br /><br />Do not miss out on this very special show!<br /><br />ADVANCE TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18<br />PLEASE ALSO FIND US AT www.funmonkeyentertainment.com<br />email at miss916@gmail.comRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-74017113063301296512010-04-21T10:07:00.001-07:002010-05-13T09:03:54.630-07:00I'll be at Club Deluxe, Sunday April 25th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSI0OphsdVEc42Oo_ncxJZcHAN4X0lRPTRe3nT257Yux8iBIx6fH0B3fpVwD9StwyUmsrKI5nSu1bcdSiLZEBu1Q734WZ4DLGteTo-_M_4rY8Bp5Lk8FXpa2QZe1u7nKxoWlToAriZhDd/s1600/deluxe!.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSI0OphsdVEc42Oo_ncxJZcHAN4X0lRPTRe3nT257Yux8iBIx6fH0B3fpVwD9StwyUmsrKI5nSu1bcdSiLZEBu1Q734WZ4DLGteTo-_M_4rY8Bp5Lk8FXpa2QZe1u7nKxoWlToAriZhDd/s320/deluxe!.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462638674615787490" /></a><br />I'll be joining <br /><br />Rick "the Dimestore Dandy" Quisol <br /><br />Sunday, April 25th<br /><br />5:00pm to 8:00pm<br /><br />No Cover<br /><br />Club Deluxe - 1511 Haight St., 94117, S.F<br /><br />We'll be debuting new material... drop on by for jazz, r&b and surprises!<br /><br />Rick's website: <a href="http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/">http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/</a><br /><br />See you there!Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-88672961724728189382009-07-08T05:24:00.000-07:002010-10-01T10:06:50.803-07:00Hear Ruby Sing!<a href="http://www.renraku.com/audio/Take%20It.mp3">Take It</a> - Etta James - <span style="font-style:italic;">Click song to hear me</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.renraku.com/rubyFiles/Ruby_Bennett_-_Wasted_Days_&_Wasted_Nights.mp3">Wasted Days & Wasted Nights</a> - Freddie Fender - <span style="font-style:italic;">Click song to hear me</span><br /><br />Booking: 510-938-5350 or ruby@rubybennett.comRuby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-88441541021422605122009-07-08T03:52:00.000-07:002011-03-18T19:04:31.701-07:00Ruby's Repertoire - Songs I Sing<i>Just click on the songs to hear me sing!<b></b></i><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Hop_Skip_Jump.mp3">Hop, Skip, Jump</a> - Roy Milton <br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Buzz_Buzz_Buzz.mp3">Buzz, Buzz, Buzz</a> - the Hollywood Flames<br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_My_Babys_In_Love.mp3">My Baby's In Love With Another Guy</a> - Little Willie John <br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3">Bad, Bad, Whiskey</a> - Amos Milburn<br />
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<a href="http://www.renraku.com/audio/Take%20It.mp3">Take It</a> - Etta James - <br />
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<a href="http://www.renraku.com/rubyFiles/Ruby_Bennett_-_Wasted_Days_&_Wasted_Nights.mp3">Wasted Days & Wasted Nights</a> - Freddie Fender <br />
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At Last - Etta James <br />
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Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin<br />
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Let's Stay Together - Al Green<br />
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Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd<br />
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Hold On, I'm Coming - Sam & Dave<br />
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Something's Got a Hold on Me - Etta James<br />
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Rock Me Baby - Tina Turner<br />
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Come On - Chuck Berry<br />
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Groove Me - King Floyd<br />
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I'm Leaving it All Up to You - Don & Dewey<br />
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Cry Me a River - Julie London<br />
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I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos<br />
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It's Love Baby (24hrs a Day) - Earl Gaines<br />
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Leave My Kitten Alone - Little Willie John<br />
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Ruler of My Heart - Irma Thomas<br />
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Time After Time - Frank Sinatra<br />
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Comes Love - Ella Fitzgerald <br />
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Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas<br />
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As Long as I'm Movin' - Ruth Brown<br />
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Ain't Nobody Here but us Chickens - Louis Jordan<br />
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Knock Me a Kiss - Louis Jordan<br />
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Baby What You Want Me to Do - Jimmy Reed<br />
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Is You Is or Is You Ain't My baby - Louis Jordan<br />
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A Little Mixed Up - Betty James<br />
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All Over Now - The Valentinos / The Rolling Stones<br />
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Happy, Happy Birthday Baby - The Tune Weavers<br />
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It Ain't the Meat it's the Motion - The Swallows<br />
<br />
It's Only a Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald<br />
<br />
Since I Fell For You – Bud Johnson / Lenny Welch<br />
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One Monkey Don't Stop the Show - Big Maybelle Smith<br />
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How Long Has This Been Going On - Julie London<br />
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Mean Man - Betty Harris<br />
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Choo-Choo-Cha-Boogie - Louis Jordan<br />
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In My Girlish Days - Phoebe Snow<br />
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Sookie Sookie - Don Covey / Steppenwolf<br />
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Every Night & Every Day - Magic Sam<br />
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If You Need Me - Wilson Pickett<br />
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Tell the Truth - Ray Charles<br />
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Shake a Tail Feather - Ray Charles<br />
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Wild, Wild Young Men - Ruth Brown<br />
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Pushover - Etta James<br />
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I've Got Reasons - Mary Jane Hooper<br />
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Stand Up Straight & Tall - Jackie Shane<br />
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Bring it on Home to Me - Sam Cook<br />
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Shout - Isley Brothers<br />
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Ground You Walk On - Etta James<br />
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Booking: 510-938-5350 or ruby@rubybennett.com</span>Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-74169889047572369612009-07-03T15:20:00.000-07:002013-01-22T11:22:38.364-08:00Ruby Baby's Bio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Booking - 510-938-5350 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">ruby@rubybennett.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a featured vocalist in the Dutch Falconi Orchestra, Tom Fay's Rhythm Kings and lead singer of the Lucky 13s and the Pleasure Seekers Ruby has played 1,000 seat packed houses, intimate supper clubs, weddings, country clubs, private parties, bars and festivals over the last 22 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Her raw, sensual, contralto adds an authentic, down and dirty, juke joint greasyness to the best in early rhythm and blues tunes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although comparisons have been made to Etta James, Howlin' Wolf, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle and Bonnie Raitt, fans will tell you no one makes a song her own like Ruby "Baby" Bennett.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Review by Alameda Magazine</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Cool cats and swanky kittens, rockabilly swells and
sweet little vintage gals might unify around these few truths: the
foot-tapping appeal of a swinging boogie-woogie beat, the swagger of
bold and brassy sax solo and the eternal appeal <span class="s1">of a blues woman’s sultry wail, rounding the bend of</span>
heartbreak and pine, right at the mighty junction of Ruth Brown and
Etta James. And James happens to be one of the monumental inspirations
behind the soulful croon of longtime Alameda vocalist Ruby “Baby”
Bennett (née Heidi), as is Little Willie John and his heartrending
warble and Ike and Tina Turner and their down and dirty grooves.
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Bennett has lent her talents as a frontperson to the Lucky 13s and
the Pleasure Seekers and taken featured vocalist turns with the Dutch
Falconi Orchestra and Tom Fay’s Rhythm Kings. </div>
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But from the sound of the recordings she made last year of early
rhythm and blues movers, backed by local players like the Frisky
Frolics’ Rick Quisol on drums, the best is yet to come from Bennett. All we can say is yes, more please! <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kimberley Chun June 2012</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>A partial list of my repertoire:</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Hop_Skip_Jump.mp3">Hop, Skip, Jump</a> - Roy Milton <br />
<br />
<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Buzz_Buzz_Buzz.mp3">Buzz, Buzz, Buzz</a> - the Hollywood Flames<br />
<br />
<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_My_Babys_In_Love.mp3">My Baby's In Love With Another Guy</a> - Little Willie John <br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://renraku.com/ruby/mp3/Ruby_Bennett_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3">Bad, Bad, Whiskey</a> - Amos Milburn<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.renraku.com/audio/Take%20It.mp3">Take It</a> - Etta James <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.renraku.com/rubyFiles/Ruby_Bennett_-_Wasted_Days_&_Wasted_Nights.mp3">Wasted Days & Wasted Nights</a> - Freddie Fender <br />
<br />
At Last - Etta James <br />
<br />
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin<br />
<br />
Let's Stay Together - Al Green<br />
<br />
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd<br />
<br />
Hold On, I'm Coming - Sam & Dave<br />
<br />
Something's Got a Hold on Me - Etta James<br />
<br />
Rock Me Baby - Tina Turner<br />
<br />
Come On - Chuck Berry<br />
<br />
Groove Me - King Floyd<br />
<br />
I'm Leaving it All Up to You - Don & Dewey<br />
<br />
Cry Me a River - Julie London<br />
<br />
I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos<br />
<br />
It's Love Baby (24hrs a Day) - Earl Gaines<br />
<br />
Leave My Kitten Alone - Little Willie John<br />
<br />
Ruler of My Heart - Irma Thomas<br />
<br />
Time After Time - Frank Sinatra<br />
<br />
Comes Love - Ella Fitzgerald <br />
<br />
Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas<br />
<br />
As Long as I'm Movin' - Ruth Brown<br />
<br />
Ain't Nobody Here but us Chickens - Louis Jordan<br />
<br />
Knock Me a Kiss - Louis Jordan<br />
<br />
Baby What You Want Me to Do - Jimmy Reed<br />
<br />
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My baby - Louis Jordan<br />
<br />
A Little Mixed Up - Betty James<br />
<br />
All Over Now - The Valentinos / The Rolling Stones<br />
<br />
Happy, Happy Birthday Baby - The Tune Weavers<br />
<br />
It Ain't the Meat it's the Motion - The Swallows<br />
<br />
It's Only a Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald<br />
<br />
Since I Fell For You – Bud Johnson / Lenny Welch<br />
<br />
One Monkey Don't Stop the Show - Big Maybelle Smith<br />
<br />
How Long Has This Been Going On - Julie London<br />
<br />
Mean Man - Betty Harris<br />
<br />
Choo-Choo-Cha-Boogie - Louis Jordan<br />
<br />
In My Girlish Days - Phoebe Snow<br />
<br />
Sookie Sookie - Don Covey / Steppenwolf<br />
<br />
Every Night & Every Day - Magic Sam<br />
<br />
If You Need Me - Wilson Pickett<br />
<br />
Tell the Truth - Ray Charles<br />
<br />
Shake a Tail Feather - Ray Charles<br />
<br />
Wild, Wild Young Men - Ruth Brown<br />
<br />
Pushover - Etta James<br />
<br />
I've Got Reasons - Mary Jane Hooper<br />
<br />
Stand Up Straight & Tall - Jackie Shane<br />
<br />
Bring it on Home to Me - Sam Cook<br />
<br />
Shout - Isley Brothers<br />
<br />
Ground You Walk On - Etta James</div>
Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593072670023975622.post-73329883693071059852009-05-19T17:32:00.000-07:002009-06-29T16:31:44.865-07:00Ruby Sings at Julie's, Tuesday, June 30th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew_MvUI1SxsajyeIDhjW0IKfgpYexhWQ6cERSpTBnRpNMtN06C069bUnNBParXzhIeGcSHimH7oVc1F0kiLdFq3oRl-lnPdWC27BD2q2ZlLtsYgODdV0WL92GMlthQm_Hr46uuEEdtrcg/s1600-h/Rick+and+Recordplayer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew_MvUI1SxsajyeIDhjW0IKfgpYexhWQ6cERSpTBnRpNMtN06C069bUnNBParXzhIeGcSHimH7oVc1F0kiLdFq3oRl-lnPdWC27BD2q2ZlLtsYgODdV0WL92GMlthQm_Hr46uuEEdtrcg/s400/Rick+and+Recordplayer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337704149066646978" /></a><br />What: <br />Ruby "Baby" Bennett sings Rhythm and Blues!<br /><br />Where: <br /><a href="http://juliestea.com">Julie's coffee & tea garden</a><br />1223 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501<br /><br />When: <br />Tuesday, June 30th - 7:00pm<br /><br />Details:<br />No Cover - All Ages Welcome!<br /><br />Joined by <a href="http://www.thefriskyfrolics.com/">Rick Quisol</a> (pictured above, preparing for the show) <a href="http://macyblackman.com">Macy Blackman</a>, Vance Ehlers (Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Indigo Swing) & Gwen Cone (the Sweet By & By), Ruby will be rockin' the house with hand picked favorites from Ruth Brown,Irma Thomas, Chuck Berry and more...Come join the fun!Ruby Baby Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17586551785153512869noreply@blogger.com1