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Music Style: Rock/Folk Rock/Powerpop About Us
Born and raised in the Mississippi delta, Ruffin has received critical acclaim for his contributions on Nancy Apples Outside the Lines and Shoulda Lied About That staging him to step into the spotlight with his new record, Skeleton Key. On this release, Ruffins talents as a front man and songwriter are showcased, but don't toss this southern boy in the back of the truck with the current crop of singer/songwriters this ain't folk music, and it ain't country music either.
Skeleton Key cracks open new horizons for Ruffin. Experimenting with tones, instruments and players, the result is as rockin as the Ramones, as thought-provoking as Steve Earle and as jangly as the Continental Drifters, without compromising Ruffins own style or falling into pastiche.
Having shared the stage together for 10 years, Ruffin co-produced Skeleton Key with the help of longtime friend, next door neighbor and label owner Nancy Apple, who also contributed vocals. Recorded in Memphis at JT Studios (owned by former Neville Brothers Band keyboard player Jonathan Treeby), JT engineered and played organ. Other guests of note include blues star Reba Russell and Delta bassist Barry Bays (Mohead, Shawn Lane). Jay Ruffin has put together an all-girl back-up band to hit the highway with him in support of Skeleton Key.
Look for Jay Ruffin and the Luv Muffins on the road. If you know of a club in your town and want to help put on a show, please e-mail info@ringorecords.net
Jay’s Influences
Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, The Ramones, Kiss, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, The Replacements, Husker Du, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Townes Van Zandt, Charlie Feathers, Gene Vincent, The Beatles, John Prine, The Heartbreakers, Brian Jones, Syd Barrett, Johnny Rivers, James Burton, Jason and the Scorchers, The Clash, Hank Williams, The Killer, Badfinger, Jay Harrington.
Members:
- Jay Ruffin - Lead Vocal
- Nancy Apple (The Luv Muffins) - Rhythm guitar, Background Vocals, and Accordion
- Kim Trammell (The Luv Muffins) - Drums and Background Vocals
- Laura Hughes (The Luv Muffins) - Bass and Background Vocals
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