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RUBY DEE & THE SNAKEHANDLERS FACT SHEET

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“We just love to dance and sing and get wild at our shows. Some bands don't really engage their audiences much, but we dance around and have a good time.” — Ruby to the Tulsa World

Residence:	Seattle
Musical Idioms:	Americana mix of Northwest alt-country, Texas honky-tonk, Bakersfield country, Memphis rockabilly, Western swing and good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll
New Album:	MILES FROM HOME (Dionysus Records, June 24, 2008) Recorded by Conrad Uno at Egg Studios, Seattle Produced by Conrad Uno and Jorge Harada Mastered by Mark Guenther at Seattle Disc Mastering
Emphasis Tracks:	“Since You Went Away,” “Don’t Need a Man,” “Round and Round,” “Cold Pines and Red Dirt,” “Cry All Over Me”
The Players:	Ruby Dee Philippa — lead and harmony vocals Jorge Harada — electric, acoustic guitars Sean Hudson — bass Kipp Crawford — drums Bob Knetzger — pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, Dobro
Joined by:	Liz Smith — acoustic guitar Pete Smith — bass Lewis Warren — drums
Points of Note:	* MILES FROM HOME second full-length CD, fourth overall and first to include song lyrics in liner notes * Songs reflect new depth and more maturity in Ruby’s writing and more masterful approach by co-writer/co-producer Harada * CD release shows in mid-summer and national tour in early fall to support new recording * Band will move to Austin at end of year
Media:	McGuckin Entertainment PR Heidi Labensart, 512.478.0578; heidi@mcguckinpr.com Jill McGuckin, 512.217.9404; jill@mcguckinpr.com