Bio
The Rubys are a five-piece Indie Rock band from Manchester. They comprise of;
LEE HUNTER : VOCALS
BARRY KIRKWOOD : Rhythm Guitar
TAT SING KONG : Lead Guitar
MIKE HAMILTON : Bass Guitar
DAVE EARLAM : Drums
Firstly we want to say thank you to all our fans who are the most amazing people....who support our music and turn up in the cold and rain to watch us play!!!! Without you we are nothing!!!!
Formed in 2010, the band released two EPs on digital download and CD formats (2010s’ “Sun” EP and 2011s’ “The Fear” EP).
“The Fear” sold over 2000 downloads on iTunes in support of, and officially endorsed by, the national domestic abuse charity, Refuge.
LEE HUNTER : VOCALS
BARRY KIRKWOOD : Rhythm Guitar
TAT SING KONG : Lead Guitar
MIKE HAMILTON : Bass Guitar
DAVE EARLAM : Drums
Firstly we want to say thank you to all our fans who are the most amazing people....who support our music and turn up in the cold and rain to watch us play!!!! Without you we are nothing!!!!
Formed in 2010, the band released two EPs on digital download and CD formats (2010s’ “Sun” EP and 2011s’ “The Fear” EP).
“The Fear” sold over 2000 downloads on iTunes in support of, and officially endorsed by, the national domestic abuse charity, Refuge.
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Appearances at the inaugural FOMFEST and Collaboration Festival’s are included in a variety of headline gigs in 2011 including The Manchester Academy, Jabez Clegg, Dry Bar, and Night & Day. This is in addition to support slots at The HMV Ritz with The Rainband, FAC251: The Factory with Supajamma, and The Deaf Institute with Steve Pilgrim.
Radio Presenters and Indie Rock Bloggers have described The Rubys as “reminiscent of early Manic Street Preachers”.
Live and recorded appearances on BBC Introducing, North Manchester FM, AllFM, Manchester Radio Online, RedShift Radio, Salford City Radio and Beatwolf Radio have all helped build a strong live following to compliment a strong online prescence.
The Rubys played Future Perfect 3 in Castlefield on May 12 2012, preceding the debut album launch of "LIMELIGHT PARASITE" at The Ruby Lounge on May 19.
The band then signed to Affinity Records in July 2012 after critical acclaim of their debut Album "Limelight Parasite" that was recorded and Produced by Manchester legend "Martin Coogan" Ex lead singer of "The Mock Turtles and Dean Glover at Vibe Studios "The previous home of Manchester greats "New Order".
The bands new single "SHAKE YOU FREE" released 5th October 2012 on Affinity Records has been received amazingly both here in the UK and even more so in the USA.
We are curently planning the 2013 Tour which will include three weeks in America after the massive support received over their from an amazing amount of radio stations but foremost from "Bernie Overly" at SR ROCKS in Philadelphia and our tireless promoter in the states "Beth Cregger"....if only she would sleep from time to time!!!.......she's a star!!!
"Five ordinary lads who love to play music"
Radio Presenters and Indie Rock Bloggers have described The Rubys as “reminiscent of early Manic Street Preachers”.
Live and recorded appearances on BBC Introducing, North Manchester FM, AllFM, Manchester Radio Online, RedShift Radio, Salford City Radio and Beatwolf Radio have all helped build a strong live following to compliment a strong online prescence.
The Rubys played Future Perfect 3 in Castlefield on May 12 2012, preceding the debut album launch of "LIMELIGHT PARASITE" at The Ruby Lounge on May 19.
The band then signed to Affinity Records in July 2012 after critical acclaim of their debut Album "Limelight Parasite" that was recorded and Produced by Manchester legend "Martin Coogan" Ex lead singer of "The Mock Turtles and Dean Glover at Vibe Studios "The previous home of Manchester greats "New Order".
The bands new single "SHAKE YOU FREE" released 5th October 2012 on Affinity Records has been received amazingly both here in the UK and even more so in the USA.
We are curently planning the 2013 Tour which will include three weeks in America after the massive support received over their from an amazing amount of radio stations but foremost from "Bernie Overly" at SR ROCKS in Philadelphia and our tireless promoter in the states "Beth Cregger"....if only she would sleep from time to time!!!.......she's a star!!!
"Five ordinary lads who love to play music"
