Artist Information
Biography
The Red Apples got their name from a fictional pack of cigarettes in the film "Pulp Fiction", and they got their sound by playing life and living music. Based in Chicago, the band came into being with the marriage of one singer and one guitar player from divergent musical backgrounds. Their search to find common musical ground led them on an adventurous ride that turned into The Red Apples. This band brings their eclectic musical ear to both their writing and their selection of cover material. Their originals range from driving gritty country flavored rock to jazzy swing tunes with a poetic sensiblilty.
Covering everything from Duke Ellington to the Kinks, in a typical set the Apples will moan some Lucinda Williams as well as wail some Iggy Pop, with the occasional polka tune thrown in for good measure.
Every member of The Red Apples brings their own brand of musical expertise to the mix. Ron Lowy, a seasoned guitarist who has played with acts such as Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, Jump in the Saddle, and The Band, is a talented blend of singer and lead guitar player. His scintillating Stratocaster licks and unique musical sensibility are largely what lends The Red Apples their signature sound.
Wendy Parman combines a sense of drama with a terrific range and versitility as a vocalist. Her diverse musical influences and experience singing in various genres can be heard in both her lead and back up vocals. Ron and Wendy create a special chemistry onstage and when they start to harmonize, the temperature starts to rise.
Also on both lead and rhythm guitar is Dave Lenef, an extremely talented and versatile player, with a well rounded background that is a signature of all Red Apples. Dave contributes his considerable musicality in the original songs department, as well, with vocals.
We are very happy to welcome Kenji Juravic on bass. Kenji brings both imagination and strong rhythm to his bass lines, as well as engaging vocal harmonies that are really adding to the sound of the band.
The Red Apples has been working on perfecting their acoustic sound and now play acoustic shows as well as electric ones. They can play smaller venues as a duo or trio as well. The Red Apples can rock the house, tell you something about the blues, and swing with the best of them. They put on a great live show that'll grab you by your feet and rock your socks off. The Red Apples look forward to playing everything from private parties to gala events to your local watering hole... So what are you waiting for?
Instrumentation
Ron Lowy - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Wendy Parman - Lead Vocals.
Dave Lenef - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, and Vocals.
Kenji Juravic - Bass and Backup Vocals
Discography
We have an unofficial EPK with a number of acoustic tracks as well as originals with our full band. We've been added to the playlist at underworldmixradio.com and indieliferadio.com and can be heard on independent radio station WLUW, (FM 88.7) the Razor and Di show!
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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The Red Apples at Nite Cap
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Wendy makin' em weep
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Ron steams up the room with some hot licks
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Ron
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Ron and Wendy
Setlist
Our typical set list is a combination of originals and covers. Many of our originals have a roots rock/country feel to them, but our covers range from Duke Ellington to Iggy Pop. We have 3-4 sets, each 45 minutes long and are always adding more.
RED APPLES SET LIST
THIS BLACK HOLE
(original)
BANG BANG
Nancy Sinatra
GOING BACK TO TENNESSEE
Commander Cody
IT’LL BE ME
Wanda Jackson
BABY DON’T GO
Sonny and Cher
EAGER BOY
Original
BRAIN CLOUDY BLUES
Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
WHY DON’T YOU DO RIGHT
Peggy Lee
CHICK HABIT
April March
HEART IS SAVED
Iggy Pop
I’M REALLY DOWN
Original
SHE’S GOT YOU
Patsy Cline
HONKY TONK BLUES
Hank Williams
SOMETHING STRANGE
Original
SHITCANNED BLUES
Original
ESSENCE
Lucinda Williams
WALKING IN THE SAND
Shangri-Las
SUGAREE
Johnny Winters
WHY GET UP Fabulous Thunderbirds
SOMETHING ELSE
Eddie Cochran
LOVE IS A LOSING GAME
Amy Winehouse
SEVEN DAYS
Bob Dylan
WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY
Bruce Springsteen
AND I LOVE HER
The Beatles
I GOTTA MOVE
Original
LITTLE BLACK EGG
The Nightcrawlers
WINTER BIRTH
Original
RUNAWAY TRAIN
Casey Chambers
CRYING TIME
Buck Owens
LITTLE SISTER
Ry Cooder/Elvis
DON’T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD
The Animals
TEXAS BLUES
Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
GET OUT OF MY LIFE WOMAN
Paul Butterfield
BUMP BOUNCE BOOGIE
Asleep At The Wheel
LET’S TALK ABOUT US
Van Morrison/Linda Gail Lewis
CRYING IN THE RAIN
The Everly Brothers
VAPORSA
Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
Duke Ellington
