Infatuation Alert: Ruby Blume

Bands

Bouncing between Tulsa and Denver, Ruby has played only a few shows on our red Oklahoma soil, but consider it all the more hallowed because of her presence. Ruby brings new meaning to the words: siren, crooner and chanteuse. Its not hard to recognize a hint of Regina Spektor’s influence along with some Joanna Newsom, but Ruby adds new dimension by intermixing those more modern styles with those of vocalists from a bygone time. Shades of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald give Ruby a unique sound that is all her own.

In the video below, she brings a more airy and wispy sound. It really reminds me of Kimya Dawson (of Juno Soundtrack fame). The lyrics are breathtaking, like this line “You are smaller than the ocean / But you are bigger than you sound / I’m a head case in a headband / Dead space in a marching band.” In the video she is showcasing her Uke skills, but Ruby also plays guitar and piano. Please enjoy!

Video courtesy of Ruby’s Myspace.

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