Ruth (band)
Encyclopedia
Ruth is a four piece Christian indie band from Battle Ground, Washington
. Ruth's debut album, Secondhand Dreaming
, was released June 26, 2007.
moved to Los Angeles
in pursuit of finding band members to join him to form a band. After searching for some time, he finally found a group of people in his hometown of Portland, Oregon
that also wanted to form a band. The band's name "Ruth" is a reference to the lead singer's last name, and is also an acronym for "Return Us To Him".
In early 2006, they released a self-titled EP and promoted their music by playing concerts along the West Coast of the United States
. They were signed on by Tooth & Nail Records
in fall 2006, and began recording their full-length debut album.
, with producer Aaron Sprinkle
. It was subsequently released on June 26, 2007, and Ruth supported the album while on tour with label mates Emery
and Surrogate. In late 2007, Ruth embarked on the "Appetite For Construction Tour" with Switchfoot
and Relient K
, a tour which supported the charity Habitat For Humanity.
, the band began recording their second album Anorak
in the spring of 2008. They worked with Chris Keene of Surrogate as the album's producer, as well as Aaron Sprinkle
again. The recording was completed in May 2008, and the album was released on October 28, 2008 in the United States
.
On August 25, 2009, Ruth digitally released a 5-song EP covering artists such as Coldplay, Tracy Chapman, Buddy Holly, Mr. Big, and the Everly Brothers. The first song to be released was the cover of Coldplay's "Fix You".
As of January 13, 2010, Ruth is no longer signed to Tooth & Nail
. The band is still active, but is currently independent.
Battle Ground, Washington
Battle Ground is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 17,571 at the 2010 census. According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, Battle Ground ranked 4th of 279 eligible incorporated communities in population growth between 2000 and 2005.-Origin of...
. Ruth's debut album, Secondhand Dreaming
Secondhand Dreaming
Secondhand Dreaming is the debut album by Christian rock band Ruth. It was released on June 26, 2007, on Tooth & Nail Records and produced by Aaron Sprinkle...
, was released June 26, 2007.
Formation
Dustin RuthDustin Ruth
Dustin Ruth is a singer-songwriter who resides in Battle Ground, Washington. He is the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter of the band Ruth....
moved to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
in pursuit of finding band members to join him to form a band. After searching for some time, he finally found a group of people in his hometown of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
that also wanted to form a band. The band's name "Ruth" is a reference to the lead singer's last name, and is also an acronym for "Return Us To Him".
In early 2006, they released a self-titled EP and promoted their music by playing concerts along the West Coast of the United States
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
. They were signed on by Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
in fall 2006, and began recording their full-length debut album.
Secondhand Dreaming
In November 2006, they finished recording their debut album, Secondhand DreamingSecondhand Dreaming
Secondhand Dreaming is the debut album by Christian rock band Ruth. It was released on June 26, 2007, on Tooth & Nail Records and produced by Aaron Sprinkle...
, with producer Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
. It was subsequently released on June 26, 2007, and Ruth supported the album while on tour with label mates Emery
Emery
Emery may refer to:* Emery ** Emery paper** Emery board, nail filers* Emery , a post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina* Emery Theatre, a historic multi-purpose theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio* Emery Worldwide, a cargo airline...
and Surrogate. In late 2007, Ruth embarked on the "Appetite For Construction Tour" with Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
and Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, a tour which supported the charity Habitat For Humanity.
Anorak
Following the release of Secondhand DreamingSecondhand Dreaming
Secondhand Dreaming is the debut album by Christian rock band Ruth. It was released on June 26, 2007, on Tooth & Nail Records and produced by Aaron Sprinkle...
, the band began recording their second album Anorak
Anorak (album)
Anorak is the second album by the band Ruth. They completed recording this album in May 2008 and is their most successful album to date. It was released on October 28, 2008 through Tooth & Nail Records. The lead single "Back to the Five" has become a minor hit in Christian radio. There is a music...
in the spring of 2008. They worked with Chris Keene of Surrogate as the album's producer, as well as Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
again. The recording was completed in May 2008, and the album was released on October 28, 2008 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The Covers EP
In April 2009, Ruth toured with Falling Up on their Fangs! tour.On August 25, 2009, Ruth digitally released a 5-song EP covering artists such as Coldplay, Tracy Chapman, Buddy Holly, Mr. Big, and the Everly Brothers. The first song to be released was the cover of Coldplay's "Fix You".
As of January 13, 2010, Ruth is no longer signed to Tooth & Nail
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
. The band is still active, but is currently independent.
2011 - Present
Ruth has been confirmed to be working on a new album entitled "Payola" and in Nov. 2011 released a video of one of the songs off the record "Life is Just a Dream"Current members
- Dustin RuthDustin RuthDustin Ruth is a singer-songwriter who resides in Battle Ground, Washington. He is the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter of the band Ruth....
— lead singer, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, harmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes... - Nicholas Wiinikka — lead guitar
- Jesse Counts — bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Ryan Peterson — drums
Former members
- Matt Roberts – drums
- Daniel Passera – drums
- Justin Schiermeister – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Brett Van Liew - bass
- Reid VanAtta – drums
- Cody Ray Thompson – drums
Albums
- Ruth EP – independentIndependent record labelAn independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
(2006) - Secondhand DreamingSecondhand DreamingSecondhand Dreaming is the debut album by Christian rock band Ruth. It was released on June 26, 2007, on Tooth & Nail Records and produced by Aaron Sprinkle...
– Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
(2007) - AnorakAnorak (album)Anorak is the second album by the band Ruth. They completed recording this album in May 2008 and is their most successful album to date. It was released on October 28, 2008 through Tooth & Nail Records. The lead single "Back to the Five" has become a minor hit in Christian radio. There is a music...
– Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
(2008) - "The Covers EP" - Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
(2009)
Singles
- 2007: "Cross the Line"
- 2007: "You Are", #16 on the R&R magazineR&R (magazine)R&R was a weekly music trade publication that followed the radio industry and tracked the monitoring of current songs by format, station and audience cumes...
November 17, 2007 chart - 2008: "One Foot In, One Foot Out"
- 2008: "Back to the Five"