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Update #14: In the works

Posted on March 16

Hi there everyone.  Hope life finds you well and golden.  Hopefully bringing in the spring with some warm sunshine.  I would like to update everyone on the progress of the CD.  It is a big project, and taking more time than expected.  While in Miami, things were coming together, not easily but beautifully. And a lot of love has been put into the project.  Tracking all the voices, bass and drums.  Now, while Im gone, the finishing touches are still being put together.  The puzzle little by little being put into place.  The horns are coming in to lay down their "sauce". and still some more goodies, and colors.  And right now, even though taking more time than expected, I do wish to have everything finished by early summer and am very grateful for all of your patience.  Please feel free to contact me anytime.  Even on skype, or by email.  Since you've helped me already this far, you are much more than a fan.  You are like a shooting star, helping me to realize my dreams and people like you are more than I can ever wish for!  Taking me on the extra mile.

Thank you and reach out anytime

SOL  

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      Kevin Freels 7 days ago

      Take your time. Do it right!

Update #13: Studio work

Posted on February 17

Hey there,

Looks like we made it!  Now we got the hard work ahead of us to make this album something really special.  Right now, Im laying down my guitars, and doing some vocal rest to start working on vocals by this week.  I had to cancel one of my gigs here in Miami, because I didnt want it to effect me with my vocals from the album, which is something normal.  So no Blue Piano this saturday.  Thanks everyone who helped pitch it.  I loved making the little videos and posting these updates will be happening throughout the process.  I will be asking you all for you addresses soon.   And think of songs you'd like me to cover for YouTube.  

Much love to all,

SOL

Update #12: Almost there!! About 24 hours

Posted on February 15

We're 88% there and about 24 hours away from closing this kickstarter project.  Im keeping very positive!  Start thinking about what song you what me to cover, or record, and I want you all to know, that you are very welcome to call me anytime on Skype, and Ill sing you a song, just for helping out!  I want to do that since the begginging but then couldnt change it!  I want to be able to comunicate with y'all better, and I think that is a good way, also you can email me with any questions.  It is not easy to make an album these days, so thanks for all the support, Bobby and I can make this full length CD.  You all have been so good to us, speading the word.  Keep it going!  Only 24 hours left ... 

My email is SOL@SOLISHERE.com

My Skype name is SOLISHERE

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      Daniella Jaeger on February 15

      woooooot so close!

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      Ana on February 15

      Great!! I know you'll make it!

Update #11: Only 4 days to go!

Posted on February 12

Rally round the troops.  Its getting close to the date.  Thanks to all that came out Friday night, it was so wonderful!  I had a blast.  Luis Bofill is such an entertaining guy!  Anyhow, wanted to mention two upcoming shows.  

ALFARO'S - (Valetines Day - This Tuesday, Feb 14 - 9pm)

1604 Southwest 8th Street  Miami, FL 33135

(305) 643-2151 - for reservations

https://www.facebook.com/events/293272280726013/

BLUE PIANO - 4600 NE 2nd Ave, This Sat. Feb 18, at 9pm

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Update #10: Tommorrow, the 10th, at PAX (Miami)

Posted on February 9

Yes!  We are close but getting far from the date still, there is time.  Thanks so much y'all.  I wanted to inform everyone of Tomorrow, Friday the 10th, I will be performing at PAX, opening for Luis Bofill a Miami Cuban Music LEEGGEEND!!  One of my favorite performers.  So Cooool.  Below are the details.  Also, I wanted to congratulate my aunt for her second baby Asa.  So happy.  I got him a Willie Nelson doll, signed by Willie himself.  Also, below a clip from Michael stock radio show.  Enjoy!

Sol Ruiz and Luis Bofill playing @ 9pm

PAX- 337 S.W. 8 St.  Miami, FL 33130

Michael Stock show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo3ZpBf7ziY

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A FUN FUN LIVING ROOM SHOW ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!! Even In the jungle in India, or High in the Himilayas… The catch is you have to pay the ticket also to get there (SAFE) … but its well worth it and well have a big ole party, hands down! That’s me playing your favorite songs of mine in your home!! if you have any questions email me … (Do consider time factors. We have to be able to do it if I am available, so contact me first!)

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Independent Artist, Sol Ruiz, first signed with EMI Publishing when she was nineteen and wrote songs for many top latin pop singers, such as Noelia and Belinda. She placed her songs on Television programs such as, Showtime’s The L Word and on a Discovery Channel series on Cuba, and she has also been featured as a vocalist for signed Cuban bands, like Descemer Bueno's Siete Rayo and Lucrecia. She herself, was offered a deal to be a Reggaeton/Latin Pop Star herself, but Sol fled to New Orleans instead, feeling the need to ground herself musically and learn the true art form of blues and jazz emerges. After a handful of sleepless nights and performing on the streets of the French Quarter, she came to back Miami with a green eyebrow, a top hat and a new sound: "Psychedelic Cuban Blues." In 2009 she went into the studio to record her first studio album, "Outlander", with Bobby MacIntyre from the Twilight Singers. "Outlander" embodied an organic sound, each song revealing a different side of her musical styles. Her performances are as unpredictable and spontaneous as she is, as skulls spew fog and drums beat to Afro-Cuban chanting. She is a globe-trotting, vagabonding, sandal flopping stage woman that tells tales of lost loves and adventure odesseys. Combining theatrical and conversational wild child wit, Sol's auto biographical lyrics and music connects with people of all walks of life. She is now working on her 2nd studio album to be release early 2012. In Madrid, Contigo en la Distancia reports, "She gave me a feeling of discovery I thought I had forgotten. Sol unwraps, changes color, and gives the jam exactly what is needed."

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