Ramoth-Gilead

Artist Information

Biography

Biographies, I think, are a lot like politics. They can say what you want to hear, but once it's time to make good on a promise, the proof is in the pudding. I'm a DIY kind of guy, but I don't like writing these things about myself. It will most definitely all be true, but it still feels weird to do so. Besides, I'm the most humble fella you'll ever meet. EVER!

So instead of the typical bio, here are a few facts about myself:

1. I was born in Dallas, the youngest of four. I'm still a Texas resident.

2. I've been deeply involved in music since 1988; I play various instruments (most surprising to people - tuba); writing songs since 1996.

3. I've played different instruments in various types of bands (including jazz, polka, and rock).

4. In 2001, I earned a B.S. degree in Music Education, with plans to be a public school band director. I taught for a short while until destiny pulled me towards the direction I'm going now.

5. Since 2005, I've been traveling throughout the USA by bus, plane, train, and automobile (mostly by bus), leaving behind my aspirations as a music teacher to make it as a full-time, modern day troubadour and hopefully more.

6. Some of my musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Larry Norman, and Andre3000. I've been compared to Bill Withers, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Curtis Mayfield, Seal, Lauryn Hill, Robert Johnson, Ben Harper, James Taylor, Jack Johnson, and others.

7. A short list of SCHOOLS I've been invited to play for include:
Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
California State University - East Bay (Hayward, CA)
Heartland Community College (Normal, IL)
Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)
Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
University of Texas (Dallas, TX)

Although the college-age crowd show me the most support, I'm often asked to perform for younger or more mature crowds. I can attribute that to age-appropriate set lists, I suppose.

8. Some of the artists/bands I've been billed with include Grammy Award winner Madukwu Chinwah (Dallas), Seventh Day Slumber (TN), Paula Nelson (Austin), After Edmund (GA), Ivoryline (TX), Smoke E. Digglera (KY), NginaFayola (OH), The Red Ink Army (TX), The Rocketboys (Austin), Quiet Company (Austin), Kierstin Gray (New York), Sharif Iman (Nashville), Charlotte Ham (AZ), Dylan Sneed (Dallas), Markita Moore (Detroit), Dillon Chevalier (TX), Monica McIntyre (Philadelphia), Ian Thomas (NC), Ziv (CA), Motorist Jones (Dallas), OldHead (Nashville), Ethan Durelle (TX), Abe Abraham (Denver), Geoff Koch (St. Louis), Jahbu Ourinde (AL), Owen Pye (IL), and Philip Boone (Austin)... just to name a few.

9. This probably should be at the top of the page, but here it is... I've won top honors in a few singer-songwriter and talent competitions, placed runner up in at least one, and didn't place at all in others. Here are some results:

-WINNER: Ireland's Four Courts Open Mic Competition (VA) - November 2011
http://www.facebook.com/irelands4courts

-FINALIST: T.I.M.E. Performing Songwriter Competition (TX) - November 2011
http://www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com/psc-winners.html

-FINALIST: Gypsy Market Battle of the Bands (TX) - October 2011
http://mineolagypsymarket.com/committee_updates/481

-WINNER: Phoenixville's Got Talent (PA) - July 2011
http://phoenixville.patch.com/articles/steel-city-hosts-first-phoenixvilles-got-talent#photo-7070558

-CO-WINNER: Stage Barons Competition (category: Other) (TX) - June 2011
http://www.stagebarons.com/gallery_open.html

10. I actually did get a $325 citation for attracting a crowd with music. (An incident which inspired "Play For Change" now playing in the music player.)


Most listeners find it difficult to categorize my sound. It's hard for me to as well since it's comprised of various genres/influences mixed into one. To help promote a show, just use these words: "Acoustic Folk-Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock Rollin', Soul-Singer and Travelin' Songwriter!" A lot of times I just call it soul music because so much of my passion, thought, and humor is put into it.

And if that's not enough to confuse you, the record label I'm on shows just as much diversity as my own music. Artists that I'm affiliated with on Old House Records will give you a new but familiar take on folk, indie rock, folk rock, and experimental music. Learn more at www.OLDHOUSERECORDS.net. Enjoy.

Instrumentation

Ramoth-Gilead: vocals and acoustic guitar, occassionally will add harmonica and tambourine, or other musicians...

Demarcus: bass
Josh: drums

Discography

Attracting A Crowd (Old House Records)
Old House Records Sampler (Old House Records)

Audio

• Play_For_Change
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• Rock Bottom Blues
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Lyrics

• Play For Change
• Rock Bottom Blues

Video

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Press

• Ramoth-Gilead Brings Soul To Area Acoustic Scene [+ Show ]
  

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• "What's In A Name?" - pg. 113
  

  September/October issue.

• YOUTUBE - "My Hoopty"
  

  Available on iTunes

• YOUTUBE - "Blowing In The Wind"
  

  www.oldhouserecords.net

• YOUTUBE - "Unconditional"
  

  www.nimbitmusic.com/RamothGileadthereallybad

• YOUTUBE - "Crazy"
  

  www.reverbnation.com/thereallybad

• YOUTUBE - "Play For Change" [+ Show ]
  

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Setlist

I can play up to four 45 minute sets. An average show for me is two 45 minute sets.

As a singer-songwriter, I live and love to share my original music, but I know when to play covers. Drawing from a very ecletic pool, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Outkast, and John Mayer are among many artist that I cover.

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