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on February 8
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #12The album is almost finished!
Post CommentHey guys!! Just wanted to say hello and give you an update on all that has been happening with the album. We're almost to the mixing stage! It's almost a month to the day since we started the album and we've had a great time. We finished up the main tracks and overdubs at Cedar Creek Studios. It is a beautiful studio in the middle of Austin but on land that creates the illusion that you're out in the country. Many of my favorite bands have recorded there: Uncle Tupelo, The Dixie Chicks, Ben Kweller, and many more. I loved it so much!! Now we're out at our producer's studio finishing up overdubs. Going in today! I love creating a great album. Just a few more days of work and then we'll enter the mixing stage!! Just want to say thanks again for the wonderful support! There's NO WAY this could have happened without you guys. It's been an interesting few months but your support has made all the difference. Thank you so much!!
XOXO
RJ
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on January 13Funded!
Ruby Jane to record new music by Ruby Jane
Hi! So much excitement this year from touring (Lollapalooza and ACL were highlights) to writing so many songs I want to share!
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106% funded $10,680 pledged
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on December 31
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #11WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post CommentWOO HOO!!! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! WE'VE MADE OUR MARK!!!!! Ya'll are the best and I feel so loved and supported by my friends and fans!!!! You're THE BOMB!!! A special thanks to everyone who donated! Any donations after this will go to helping recover instruments and equipment! I appreciate so much the love and support! You guys are the best!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! :) Here's to an amazing 2012!!
Love,
Ruby Jane
P.S. as of a few days ago there will be some amazing surprise guests on the album :) Get excited :)
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on December 26
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #10working on photos for the record!
When we did a recent photo shoot with Matt Lankes, we had so much fun. Here is an outtake. We are getting concepts, photos together thinking about the record!
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on December 25
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #9Merry Christmas, Santa Baby
Post CommentMerry Christmas! We are with family today and found Pop's 30 year old ukelele (with the strings never changed..Ruby Jane cringed..lol). Last year this time, she sat on his front porch and sang a song he wrote. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKzGRIIBPOI
Today, on Christmas, she grabbed Pop's ukelele and sat by the tree. Here's Santa Baby, just for fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j85QQSMTgeQ
It makes me think, hey, she might need to throw in a uke on the new record! What do you think? We should probably change the strings though. lol.
Love yall.
JoBelle
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on December 23
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #8amazing view
From here, it's an amazing view. One carjacker, thousands of folks who care. This is the world we are a part of, this is the world I am seeing. This is the caring, hopeful world I want others to see through me. And through the varied emotions and layers of processing after the gunpointed carjacking, we are still focused on the Kickstarter project, maybe more than before. With your help, we are getting there. Ruby Jane is still out of some key instruments and equipment to record but we know it will come together in time. And even in the last 2 weeks, she has still been rehearsing the new songs and arrangements with the band for recording with sharp focus. I am proud of that girl. Unstoppable. In the photo below, you'll see a special night. The band WhoDo turned a gig into a last minute benefit and Austin turned out in support. The love in that room was warmer than a campfire! Ruby Jane performed on a backup fiddle until we find hers out there. Whatever fiddle is in her hands, beautiful music is made, a loving stage is set. The view from my seat, still amazing.
-JoBelle (Ruby Jane's mom)
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Craig Terry on December 23
Amazing! And completely expected for me; ya'll are the real deal, and I am just glad to be in your world, even if on the fringes. Keep on keepin' on, and we will always be there for ya'll, for the love that ya'll give always comes back in spades.
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on December 14
Ruby Jane
commented on a project updatefirst news. http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/ruby-jane-mom-held-at-gunpoint-gear-stolen
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on December 14
Ruby Jane
commented on a project updatelatest update. http://austin.culturemap.com/newsdetail/12-13-11-20-02-ruby-jane-smith-robbery-follow/
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on December 14
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #7So grateful
Hey guys just want to take a minute to say how utterly grateful I am for the love and support of family, friends, and fans at this time. As you probably know, my mom and I were carjacked at gunpoint on Thursday in Houston after a solo show. We lost all my equipment, instruments, phones, wallets, suitcase, everything. Since then we've been back in Austin trying to recover stolen gear, etc. I just want to say it has been unbelievable how amazingly thoughtful and helpful everyone has been. You guys are the sweetest ever. People have been giving me gear to use, helping us have a place to stay (our keys were stolen with the car and we're trying to get the locks changed), and donating so sweetly to kickstarter. We appreciate it so much. We're 3/4 of the way there!! WOO HOO!!! And it's all because of you guys. So thank you. So much. I know we can make this deadline and any extra donations will go to helping recover stolen equipment, instruments, etc. Thank you guys so much. Ya'll are the best. I love ya'll from the bottom of my heart. I'm so grateful to have people like you in my life.
Much love always,
RJ
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Ruby Jane on December 14
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Craig Terry on December 14
I was so bummed when I heard the news, but thank God ya'll are alright. If you or your mom need anything in particular, let me know, and I will form a posse amongst friends and we will get it done. Love ya'll. Craig 300-6629 (Sherri, Inez, Alice, etc.)
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Michael Curtis on December 14
So sorry that you had such a terrifying incident. So glad to that you are okay (that's the most important thing).
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on December 7
Ruby Jane
Posted project update #6sick :(
Hey guys! I know I promised a song specially for all you backers once reaching $5,000! I'm here to tell you it's coming soon!!! As of yesterday I've come down with the flu and have no voice right now! But as soon as I get it back that video is coming up!! Just wanted to let ya'll know what's going on. ITS SO COLD OUTSIDE!!! I don't think my body can handle it. Ha! I'm currently curled up with a blanket and cup of hot apple cider. Ya'll stay warm and stay awesome! Talk to you soon.
Love, RJ
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RUBY JANE Lollapalooza preview by WIlliam A. Rice, http://www.eightonesevenphotography.com/blog/?p=422 Ruby Jane As someone not even old enough to legally buy a pack of smokes, this young country protege creates her own smoke with a bow and a fid... view more
What a great subject Ruby Jane is!! A total professional and a real treat to get to know and photograph. Loved every minute of it! Thanks JoBelle and Ruby Jane!
-Matt Lankes