Ruarri Joseph

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Ruarri Joseph

Background information
Genre(s) Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Soul, Alternative
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s) Singing, Guitar
Years active 2006–present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
Website www.ruarrijoseph.co.uk

Ruarri Joseph is a singer/songwriter based in Newquay, Cornwall. He was signed to Atlantic Records, and released his debut album Tales of Grime and Grit in mid-2007 on the label.

Joseph is currently continuing his musical career independent of a record contract, after deciding to leave Atlantic in early 2008. Ruarri expects to have finished his second album by December 2008, ready for an early 2009 release date.

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[edit] Early Career

After playing in a variety of bands such as Eli Bowen and The Rhythm Doctors, Ruarri now plays solo with an acoustic guitar and a stage piano, occasionally accompanied by a band. He finished recording an EP in 2006, "All Substance and No Style", and after a number of live performances in London, attracted a frenzy of record-label interest. He toured widely in the UK and made several appearances at large festivals including Glastonbury with the Rhythm Doctors in 2004.[1]

[edit] Atlantic Records

He finally signed a solo recording contract with the international label Atlantic Records in early 2007. Soon after, Joseph released his debut, digital only EP. Q Magazine made its lead track, Patience, its track of the day in late April.[2] An 8-track version of his debut album Tales of Grime and Grit was released for download on June 3rd 2007. The full-length album was released on July 9th, preceded by the lead single Tales of Grime and Grit on July 2nd. The second single, a revamp of Blankets, was released on 24th September.[3] Recording of the album took place at St Merryn Airfield studios in Cornwall and is being produced by London producer Paul Reeve.[4]

On Saturday 24th June 2007 Ruarri played Glastonbury festival on Stage 1 (left field).[5] He has also supported a variety of large acts, including Funeral for a Friend, Paulo Nutini, and more recently David Gray.

[edit] Post-Atlantic Career

In mid-February 2008, Ruarri announced on his Myspace page that he had opted to leave Atlantic Records, citing differences in opinion for the release of his second studio album as the main motivation behind the decision. Joseph's criticism of the attitude fostered by major record labels was vehement, stating that he had been perceived as 'an asset, basically like a car tyre, and if they wanted to, they could melt me down and turn me into condoms!'[6]. Joseph remains certain that he would like to continue his musical pursuits on 'his own terms', and is currently recording his second album independently of any major label influence.

[edit] Tales of Grime and Grit

All songs attributed to Joseph.

  1. "Patience" - 3.26
  2. "Won't Work" - 3.26
  3. "Blankets" - 3.02
  4. "Early Morning Remedy" - 3.08
  5. "Baby Finn" - 3.26
  6. "Tales of Grime and Grit" - 3.43
  7. "Cuddles Are the Best Thing" - 2.54
  8. "Infant Eyes" - 2.47
  9. "Faces, Movements and Cheats" - 3.04
  10. "More Rock and Roll" - 4.01
  11. "Relying On Lying" - 4.06
  12. "Summercourt Fair 1995" - 1.49

[edit] External links

  1. ^ Newquay Voice Newspaper
  2. ^ The Q Daily / News / New to Q: Ruarri Joseph
  3. ^ Ruarri Joseph, Tales of Grime and Grit, Video
  4. ^ Dangerous Management
  5. ^ Glastonbury Festivals
  6. ^ MySpace.com - Ruarri Joseph - UK - Acoustique / Folk / Alternative - www.myspace.com/ruarrijoseph
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