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Rubys Jazz Garage

It all began in the heart of the live music capital of the world.

At an art show presented by the swanky Creekside Lounge Bar in downtown Austin, Ruby's Jazz Garage had its first performance without even knowing it. The band was assembled solely out of the knowledge that all were jazz musicians and loved to play live. No name was chosen for the show. No one knew what they were getting into.

The gig was an explosive success, and it was evident there was a chemistry flowing among the trio. Hence, a band was born, and within it was forged a new genre out of the jazz and garage clay. Jazz = intricate structures, crazy improv, beautiful songs. Garage = madness, fearless noise, in your face rockin' rhythm. Ruby= color, a gemstone. Together you get Ruby's Jazz Garage.

These three musicians are truly a live band, or rather, a band alive. Each member thrives on delivering exhilarating performances. Ruby's show aims to defy expectation and conjure up the weird. Mike, Will and Jesse's hope is to send all to a new aesthetic space way out in the back of every listeners' mind that houses what one might call the Jazz Garage.

Personnel
Michael Shanks - Guitar
Will Krause - Bass
Jesse Adkins - Drums

Gear

2005 Fender Strat, multi effects, Fender Bassman
Warwick Jazz Bass - Aguilar Cabs and amp
Pearl Kit


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Recording

Ruby's Jazz Garage Swings in Big

Ruby's Jazz Garage Swings in Big

Source: All About Jazz


Primary Instrument

Guitar

Credentials/Background

call for info

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

This Ain't Yo'...

Chase Circle Records
2008

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