Phil Ruby, Diamond in the Rough
If you're into jewelry you know that rubies are precious stones, but you also know that there is nothing like the brilliance of a diamond.
Well I know a fella that is as precious as a ruby, with the sparkle of a diamond...
Just a little play on words as I tell you about a wonderful musician and singer with a sparkle in his name, and some polished musicianship in his game...Phil Ruby.
I met Phil in 1995 when I played saxophone in a country band called County Line. Phil replaced our regular bassist Paul Billante' for a period, and let me tell you when the brother opened up his mouth to sing I was moved to say the least...what a wonderful voice.
Fast forward a few years...I hadn't seen Phil for quite awhile, then I started sitting in with Jim Snyder at the River's Edge here in St.Albans, and lo and behold who was the bassist, Phil Ruby.
I know alot of bass players who make a stab at trying to sing and play, but it seems to be a bit difficult for them, but Phil makes it look easy as he weaves his way through songs as diverse as Roger Miller to Keith Urban.
I got an e-mail from him recently and he was telling me that he was interested in doing some solo work, then he proceeds to tell me that he played at a party and the people there thought that he should strike out on his own and so some gigs...he actually sounded suprised by their comments.If these people knew what I knew, they would know that in Phil Ruby there is a diamond in the rough, and given the right circumstances we just may have another superstar singer on our hands.
Phil in my opinion is one helluva guy, and a grand musician, and he's sat in the back for far too long. Hopefully with this post and some loving prodding we can get him to start playing out more so that everyone can get a chance to see and hear this wonderful musician.
If you're out in the St. Albans area on most Thursdays, stop by the Rivers Edge Cafe and check out Phil with Jim Snyder and Friends. During the night Phil usually gets to switch to guitar and sing lead for a set, and I'll tell you that voice will be just the right touch to start off your weekend. You'll be glad you did.
Support Live Music today tomorrow and always.
Well I know a fella that is as precious as a ruby, with the sparkle of a diamond...
Just a little play on words as I tell you about a wonderful musician and singer with a sparkle in his name, and some polished musicianship in his game...Phil Ruby.
I met Phil in 1995 when I played saxophone in a country band called County Line. Phil replaced our regular bassist Paul Billante' for a period, and let me tell you when the brother opened up his mouth to sing I was moved to say the least...what a wonderful voice.
Fast forward a few years...I hadn't seen Phil for quite awhile, then I started sitting in with Jim Snyder at the River's Edge here in St.Albans, and lo and behold who was the bassist, Phil Ruby.
I know alot of bass players who make a stab at trying to sing and play, but it seems to be a bit difficult for them, but Phil makes it look easy as he weaves his way through songs as diverse as Roger Miller to Keith Urban.
I got an e-mail from him recently and he was telling me that he was interested in doing some solo work, then he proceeds to tell me that he played at a party and the people there thought that he should strike out on his own and so some gigs...he actually sounded suprised by their comments.If these people knew what I knew, they would know that in Phil Ruby there is a diamond in the rough, and given the right circumstances we just may have another superstar singer on our hands.
Phil in my opinion is one helluva guy, and a grand musician, and he's sat in the back for far too long. Hopefully with this post and some loving prodding we can get him to start playing out more so that everyone can get a chance to see and hear this wonderful musician.
If you're out in the St. Albans area on most Thursdays, stop by the Rivers Edge Cafe and check out Phil with Jim Snyder and Friends. During the night Phil usually gets to switch to guitar and sing lead for a set, and I'll tell you that voice will be just the right touch to start off your weekend. You'll be glad you did.
Support Live Music today tomorrow and always.
posted by Charlie Tee at 8:15 AM
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