A few months after Ruby Jane moved to Austin in September 2007, Ray Benson heard her at Artz Rib House in Austin (after being told about her by several people). After the show he hired her on the spot to do some shows with Asleep At The Wheel. He asked her if she knew "Beaumont Rag", she said she didn't, he suggested she learn it if she was going to play Western Swing in Texas. I think she has.
I've seen RJ probably at close to 200 shows over the two years she's lived in Austin (lucky me), and this is the level Ruby plays at every time. She's as polished, professional, and consistently great as any live performer I've ever seen. Plus she's about the sweetest person you'll ever meet.
I liked the description you gave in that e-mail to me, Cowboy 229, you said this video should be called "Dancing Fingers". The silhouetted figure of RJ makes it even more awesome.
Come hear Ruby Jane at BayouConcerts in Pflugerviile Texas April 10, 2010
ThirdRockDoll 11 months ago
Come see her at BayouConcerts in Pflugerviile Texas April 10, 2010
ThirdRockDoll 11 months ago
Awesome!
TexasWomenInMusic 1 year ago
Get your tickets now for ACL Fest to see RUBY JANE in ATX in Oct!
ladymadonnachild 1 year ago
A few months after Ruby Jane moved to Austin in September 2007, Ray Benson heard her at Artz Rib House in Austin (after being told about her by several people). After the show he hired her on the spot to do some shows with Asleep At The Wheel. He asked her if she knew "Beaumont Rag", she said she didn't, he suggested she learn it if she was going to play Western Swing in Texas. I think she has.
artsevere 2 years ago
Hope this is the level of performer to be expected at the Kessler in the future. ✫✫✫✫✫
TTexas2 2 years ago
I've seen RJ probably at close to 200 shows over the two years she's lived in Austin (lucky me), and this is the level Ruby plays at every time. She's as polished, professional, and consistently great as any live performer I've ever seen. Plus she's about the sweetest person you'll ever meet.
artsevere 2 years ago
I liked the description you gave in that e-mail to me, Cowboy 229, you said this video should be called "Dancing Fingers". The silhouetted figure of RJ makes it even more awesome.
artsevere 2 years ago 4
A wonderful young lady and virtuoso fiddle player. Wow!
cowboy229 2 years ago 6