Biography
*HIGHLIGHTS FOR RUTHIE BRAM:*
1) King of the Blues Texas, Semi Finals 1st place Winner
2) Named by the BLUES SOCIETY OF TULSA as one of its Top Blues Acts for the 2008 Blues Challenge
3) Finalist for Austin Blues Society's Heart 'O Texas Blues Challenge '08
4) A Judge for NBC’s Guitar Mania Competition
5) Opened for Sting and Natalie Cole in Beverly Hills at the celebrity fundraiser for U.N.I.C.E.F. in the Regent Beverly
Wilshire Hotel with noted audience members, such as former Gov. Grey Davis of California,
Dustin Hoffman, Anne Hathaway, John Tesh, Robert Downey, Jr., Della Reese, Alyssa Milano, and many others
6) Miss El Paso 2009 performances in conjuction with platform: Promoting Music Education to High-risks Students:
1. Increase graduation rates 2. Increase standardized test scores 3. Increase camaraderie in school
7) Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant 2009-- Ruthie was in the Top 15, Placed 11th, Received the BEST VARIETY ACT
Talent Award for Beethoven electric guitar performance…
8) Paid Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan at the 2008 SRV RIDE & CONCERT AP w/ Alan Haynes, Wes Jeans, and
Lance Lopez
9) Named by internationally renowned rock magazine, MUSIC CONNECTION, to its TOP 25 DEMOS and
TOP 100 UNSIGNED ARTISTS.
10) Has been mentored by Soul Train's John Wilson of SLY SLICK & WICKED, and has been offered a Warner Bros.
piggy-back label deal.
11) Pleased to be endorsed by and/or endorse DAISY ROCK GUITARS, SENNHEISER ELECTRONICS, BLOODSHOT
PICTURES, MESA BOOGIE AMPS, DENIMERA DESIGNS and others.
12) Regularly performs with legendary Bing Crosby's grandson, jazz artist Phil Crosby, and has performed with
BILLBOARD Dance Music Divas Pepper Mashay, Frederick Ford, Rachel Panay, Georgie Porgie, and Ohsha Kai.
Other great acts Ruthie supports and acts who have supported her include Exit Avenue (UK), Will Sexton,
Antiproduct (UK), Mike Milligan & The Altar Boyz, Solarcade, Phil Brown, Sonny Throckmorton, Matthew Santos,
Alan Haynes, Monte Warden, and Xms3 (UK).
13) Toured with the EuroRock 2007 Nationwide "Rockin' the World for Peace" Tour.
14) Songs are broadcast in Japan, France, Iceland, Philippines, and U.S.A.
15) Performed for numerous prominent political and entertainment figures at Beverly Hills celebrity fundraisers -
U.N.I.C.E.F., OPERATION SMILE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURES COUNCIL, TSUNAMI RELIEF,
KATRINA RELIEF...
16) Austin Songwriters Group Annual Music Symposium 2008 Award Winner
17) SongwriterUniverse - 2008 "Best Song of the Month" February Competition Winner
18) Covergirl finalist for ALO Magazine (America's Top Middle Eastern Lifestyle Publication)
19) Songwriting Winner at the KCCM 7th Annual Songwriting Awards
20) December Songwriting Winner at the KCCM 7th Annual Songwriting Awards
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*RESUME*
--FILM
Chuck N’ Buck-Supporting- Miguel Arteta/ARTISAN ENT.
The Little Things-Principal- Arthur Farley/Afrayedends
Tir Nan Og-Supporting- Danika De Costa/Tir Nan Og Prod.
Woman’s Room- Second Lead- Dominic De Lay/Woman’s Room Prod.
The Pianist- Featured- John Roch/USC Prod.
Fish Don’t Blink-Featured- Chuck DeBois/Debut Prod.
The King Returns- Featured- Marc Beneria/AFI Prod.
--TELEVISION
The Bernie Mac Show- Co-Star- CBS Television
Presidio Med- Co-Star- Warner Bros
Proud Television- Guest Star- PNN Radio (International Broadcast Live)
COTW-Environmental Issues - Interviewer- Adelphia Productions
The Larry & Marsha Coven Show- Guest Star- Comcast Productions
The Skip E. Lowe Show- Guest Star- Adelphia Productions
N.Y. Rocks TV- Guest Star- Time Warner Studios
--COMMERCIAL
Comp USA- Co-Lead- National
HBO Family Hour- Co-Lead- National
PAX Television- Co-Lead- National
--MUSIC (list available upon request)
EuroRock 2007 Nationwide Tour- Singer-Lead Electric Guitarist
Diversafest 2008- McNellie's Stage- Tulsa, OK
The Key Club- Singer-Lead Electric Guitarist-West Hollywood, California
Stevie Ray Vaughan Ride and Concert ap with Alan Haynes-Lead Electric Guitars-Dallas, TX
The Rose Bowl-Singer/Dancer-Los Angeles, California
Antones Nightclub- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist- Austin, TX
Saxon Pub- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist-Austin, TX
Maggie Mae's- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist- Austin, TX
The Historic Victory Grill (Juke Joint)- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist (Jam w/ the Blues Posse)- Austin, TX
Graham Central Station- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist (Opened for Phil Brown)- Austin, TX
311 Club- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist (Opened for Joe Valentino)- Austin, TX
SXSW--Invasion of the Go Girls- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist- Austin, TX
SXSW--Austin Songwriters Group- Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist- Austin, TX
SXSW--Z'Tejas- w/Will Sexton-Singer/Lead Electric Guitarist - Austin, TX
UNICEF-w/STING, NATALIE COLE-COTW-Soloist/Singer- George Schlatter Producer
Operation Smile-COTW- Soloist/Singer-Regent Beverly Wilshire-Beverly Hills
Tsunami Relief-COTW-Soloist/Singer-Consulate General-Sri Lanka-Regent Beverly Wilshire
Katrina Relief-COTW-Soloist/Singer-Regent Beverly Wilshire- Beverly Hills
BILLBOARD (Dance Music Summit) Piranha Nightclub- Singe/Dancer-Las Vegas, Nevada
BILLBOARD (Dance Music Summit) Gipsy Nightclub-Singer/Dancer-Las Vegas, Nevada
The Phil Crosby Quartet Show-Singer/Dancer-Wyndham Belage-Beverly Hills
S. California Motion Pictures Assoc.- Singer/Dancer-Sportsman’s Lodge-Studio City
S. California Motion Pictures Assoc.- Singer/Dancer-Wyndham Belage-Beverly Hills
Johnnie High Country Music Revue- Guest Artist/Singer/Dancer-Horizon Show of Future C/W Stars
Union Mill Opry- Guest Artist/Singer/Dancer-Guest Star-Edgerton, MO
Plainview Jamboree- Headliner/Singer/Dancer-Plainview, TX
Skippy Lowe’s Cabaret – Singer/Dancer-Caffe Roma-Beverly Hills
Heart Of Texas Blues Challenge--Singer/Electric Guitarist--Austin
--RADIO (list available upon request)
Texas, California, Arizona, France, Iceland, Japan, Philippines
--RUTHIE BRAM IS PLEASED TO BE ENDORSED BY AND/OR ENDORSE
Daisy Rock Guitars, Sennheiser Electronics, Mesa Boogie Amps, Martin Acoustic Guitars,
Denimera Designs, and Bloodshot Pictures
--SPECIAL SKILLS
Lead Electric Guitarist, Great Facials/Personality, Band leader/Musical Director, Funk/Pop/Rock Songwriter,
Accents: Southern and British, Graceful in Water and Dance, Quick to Learn Music/Dance, Great Memory,
Good with Animals, Dance (Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Tango), Singing (Blues/Funk, Rock, Pop & Jazz ),
Tae Kwon Do-Purple Belt, Archery, Badmitten, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Skiing, Swimming,
Canoeing, Riflery, Western & English Horseback Riding
--PRESS (list available upon request)
Music Connection, ALO Hayati, Athens News, Cincinnati Beat, Babble & Beat, Big Smile Magazine,
She Unlimited Daily Confection, Tomatrax, Outtloud, Florida Today, Brevard Live, Fireworks UK, AMA Globe News...
--MEMBERSHIPS: Ruthie is proud to be a member of The Blues Foundation, the Blues Society of Tulsa,
and the Austin Blues Society.
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*BIOGRAPHY*
...Feel the world is getting smaller? Look no further for evidence. It is here in blues rock's newcomer, Ruthie Bram, a Lebanese-born American teenager from Texas. Orphaned as an infant during the Lebanese civil war, Ruthie was adopted by an American couple and taken to Texas. There she soaked up the Texas musical greats-Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughn and vowed to become a part of that musical landscape.
At the ripe old age of 15, Ruthie finished writing her first three songs. After writing the songs, Ruthie co-produced the tracking, as well as, sang all the background vocals. When a demo of these three songs was listed in L.A.'s MUSIC CONNECTION'S TOP 25 DEMOS OF 2005, and Ruthie was listed in the TOP 100 UNSIGNED ARTISTS OF 2005, she became the youngest submitter to have broken the TOP 25 in both categories. Add this to the chance to sing with stars for international dignitaries and Beverly Hills notables at celebrity charity functions such as U.N.I.C.E.F., TSUNAMI RELIEF, AND OPERATION SMILE, and you have the beginning of a dream that's bound to come true.
Ruthie's songs showcase a talent and a desire that knows no bounds. In just three years, Ruthie's range of writing topics have broadened and her exceptional voice has grown to reveal more of her soul. One thing that remains unchanged is her stratospheric pleasure in writing and entertaining. Ruthie says, "I was born to write and sing for people-to tell their stories as well as my own. That's what I want to accomplish."
Even though Ruthie is a real Lebanese-American teen, she possesses talent and view points that exceed her age, as her songs reflect not only her unfolding development but also that of older age groups. These realizations are the distinctive, framed vignettes for Ruthie's lyrics. The actual song stories frequently are describing issues and articulating new ways of solving problems by, empowerment. In WORK TOGETHER, Ruthie reflects on the downward spiral of the world impacted by personal and state war, but points out that rock music can play a unique role in giving new ideas voice, such as helping individuals to mobilize into like-minded groups that can instigate changes in the world. In GROOVE TO THE MUSIC, those in and out of sync with larger society are encouraged to hold their heads up, put their spin on history, and reach for all that they've dreamed, because by being part of the musical world around them, they are brought together with others in a new solidarity that enables success. Ruthie's power ballad, WILL SHE, is designed to communicate that individuals can also be a significant source of help to others. SO YOU WANT MY LOVE is a reality check that relationships aren't easy and bluntly asks if the other person has what it takes to make them happy. NO MORE LIES is a jovial presentation of a girl/woman's assessment that her life will go badly if she continues in an untruthful relationship, and that self-empowerment will alter her course. In STOP RIGHT THERE, Ruthie has a frisky hobby of stopping guys in the street to take pictures of their hair.
Even though Ruthie had never handled a guitar, in May 2007, she decided she'd like to be the lead guitarist in any band backing her. She started playing the guitar at that time and added to her list of notable venues which included The Wyndham Belage (W. Hollywood), the Regent Beverly Wilshire (Beverly Hills), The Madison Theatre (Covington, KY), The Key Club (W. Hollywood), and Antones (Austin).
By late summer 2007, Ruthie provided both lead guitar and vocal support to her newest material and her country of origin, Lebanon, in performances while touring with the EuroRock 2007 Rockin' the World for Peace Tour. EuroRock 2007 was made up of 14 bands from all over the world that came together as one to rock the conversation about peace.
As a teen steeped in American rock n roll, Ruthie reflects the varied world around her in fiery and catchy melodies under girded by urban funk vibes reminiscent of the 1970's and driven by screaming soulful blues rock guitar. She merges hot American rock tradition with cool modernity because she says her generation of listener will not be restricted in the category and age of music to which they listen, as long as it speaks to them personally. Ruthie says, "My desire is to write and record what people can relate to and listen to over and over. I constantly strive to improve my craft." Therefore, her album is a collection of tightly interwoven musical styles reflecting a typical young woman's raw and unedited view of her world.
What does Ruthie have that the others don't? All of that and a bag of chips!!!
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*FOR BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT:*
GENERAL BOOKING:
Gail Clausen
RIGM Entertainment
rigm101@msn.com
818.613.4542
COLLEGE BOOKING:
Kevin Baker
BE Colleges : Exibitor Firm : National Member of NACA
kevin@bostoneventworks.com
781.395.1732
THEATRICAL & COMMERCIAL AGENT:
Darci Price
Bobby Ball Agency
darci@bbatalent.com
818.506.8188
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*PROMINENT VOICES SAY THIS*
"...a promising funk/pop/rock singer/songwriter & guitarist..."
Dale Kawashima- HoriPro Entertainment Group/WHD Records (Japan)
Instrumentation
Ruthie performs SOLO, as a TRIO, and with a FULL BAND
*SOLO PERFORMANCE*
Ruthie Bram- Lead vocals & Lead acoustic guitar and/or lead electric guitar with pedal board
*DUO (Elec. Guitar, Acou. Guitar)*
1 Ruthie Bram - lead vocals/ lead electric guitar
1 Acoustic Guitarist
*FULL BAND*
1 Ruthie Bram - Lead vocals/ Lead electric guitar
1 Drummer
1 Additional guitarist
1 Bassist
1 Keyboardist/bck vocals
1 Background singer
Discography
2005/2006- FIFTEEN
1. Groove to the Music
2. I Want to Sing for You
3. Break Out
(Music Connections Top 25 Demos and Top 100 Unsigned Artist)
2006- RUTHIE B
1. Ready Ready Ready
2. Shake It
3. Against All Odds
4. Move to the Groove
(BILLBOARD DMS 2006)
2007/2008- RUTHIE BRAM
1. Groove to the Music (Funky Rock Remix)
2. No More Lies
3. Will She
4. So You Want My Love
5. Stop Right There
6. Work Together
(EuroRock "Rockin' the World for Peace" Tour)
2009 RUTHIE BRAM RAW AND UNEDITED
1. Alligator Stew
2. Break Out (Funky Rock Remix)
3. Baby, You're No Good
4. The Rain is No Stranger to Me
5. Will She (Blues Version)
6. (You Make Me Feel) So Good
7. I Sing for You (Blues Version)
8. The Blues Syndrome
9. Shake It (Funky/Blues Remix)
(Blues Society of Tulsa's 3rd place Blues Challenge Winner) (Austin Blues Society's Blues Challenge Finalist)
*EXTRA*
Currently, Ruthie's music is being played on terrestrial and internet radio throughout the Philippines, Iceland, Japan, France, and the U.S.A.
*Ruthie Bram is the authorized agent for all songs submitted through SonicBids. She is also the owner of all masters.
You can see video of live performances on Ruthie's MySpace and YouTube. Click on the first two links below.
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