Sunday, September 29

DSP Shows presents Ruen Brothers live at The 9th Ward with Timothy Alice & the Dead Star Band has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Refunds are available at point of purchase.  

7pm Doors, 8pm Show

Whether it’s their collaboration with the legendary producer Rick Rubin, kudos from the likes of Zane Lowe and the BBC, or a string of memorable performances from the hills of Glastonbury to the deserts of Coachella, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter siblings Henry and Rupert Stansall, known by their amalgam-created moniker Ruen Brothers, are making a mark with a throwback rock and roll  sound that intersects the early days of the genre with a dynamic present day act. The two have gone from sleepy English steel town obscurity to craft-smiths ready to make a global impact.

Inspired by their music aficionado father who raised the duo on a steady diet of The Rolling Stones  and The Everly Brothers, the two would rehearse in the family kitchen while scrounging for gigs in  their blue-collar hometown of Scunthorpe, England. Laughs Rupert, “We’d walk into pubs and clubs  as kids and ask the owner if we could play something for the local drunks at 2pm.”

It wasn’t until a move to London and the success of their track “Aces,” a song recorded in their studio apartment, that the boys from Scunthorpe went from pub performers to BBC radio staples. The brothers quickly collected a global audience of fans, none more influential than iconic producer Rick  Rubin, who quickly recognized their talent and promptly took the brothers under his wing. “I liked that  their songwriting seemed like it was from another era,” explains Rubin.

“It’s making something new again with these traditional influences.” Henry adds, “The album was  recorded using all real instruments and a live band, resulting in a different sound than what’s present in much of today’s popular music.” Adds Rupert of the  collaboration, “It was incredibly exciting – he’s worked with some of our favorite artists of all time and is such a versatile producer. He helped us recognize the strength of Henry and I playing and singing together; it was a foundation to build upon and the guidance we needed.”

The brothers’ artistic background and pedigree come into full focus on their debut studio album ALL MY SHADES OF BLUE (out 6/01 via Ramseur), produced by Rubin and featuring Henry on acoustic guitar and Rupert on electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, and bass. The album also includes the  talents of such boldface names as Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums, along with  The Killers’ Dave Keuning on strings and Faces and Small Faces legend Ian McLagan on  keyboards. The record features both music and lyrics written by the boys throughout their improbable journey. Says Rupert, speaking about both the album and the duo’s entire career, “We’re very lucky in the sense that we’ve been able to do whatever we’ve wanted musically and had it all recorded to  the best quality with the best musicians and collaborators. In today’s industry, you don’t usually get that freedom. If nothing else, we’re making the music we want to make and that’s enough for me.  Hopefully people will appreciate and enjoy it as much as we do.”

Rooted in strong, inventive songwriting, tender and howling vocals, explosive drums, driving bass lines, and resonant harmonies, 3-piece Buffalo outfit Timothy Alice & the Dead Star Band play a unique brand of Rock n Roll that draws on Stax Records Soul, Garage Rock, Country Music, 70’s Singer-Songwriters, and 00’s British Indie.

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