Ruth Rock

EUROPE!!!

2008-08-18T12:15:00.000-07:00

friends.
In case you didn't know we are in Europe. Its pretty much the coolest place in the world, its been like a dream come true for us. The people are all so nice and they all speak English as good as we do, we are having a blast. To get here we took an 11 hour flight from Portland to Frankfurt Germany where we jumped in a van and drove almost 4 hours to Holland, there we spent the first three days in a town called Deventer (one of the oldest towns in Holland) near there was a festival called Flevo there where we played two times. All the people at the festival were amazing they were so receptive of us even though we are pretty much unknown here.
After the festival we rented out own van and drove to a little town called Westbroek where we are staying now.
The US Dollar is really weak against the Euro right, one dollar = about 60 Euro cents. and things are priced high too, a bottle of water is 2 euro which is around 3 dollars. Gas is 1.60Euro/liter which translates to 8.88 dollars/gallon. it costs alot to do anything so we are being very wise with our money.
We have one more day in Holland then we are going to England, its going to be "fun" trying to drive on the wrong side of the road and find out way around.
I'll try and send more updates and pictures during our trip but it can be difficult getting internet access over here.
I've posted a few pictures. its beautiful here.

love

nick

Summer Rock Tour!

2008-06-18T21:14:00.000-07:00

Howdy Friends,
Last night was the 3rd night of the summer rock tour with Nevertheless, Wavorly and Deas Vail and it was pretty dang awesome. It was the second time we played at the Murray Hill Theatre and its also the first time we've played the same venue twice outside of our home state, if that makes any sense.
it was great to see friends that we haven't seen in a while and we got to have a little after party in the cafe where Dustin and I played a few songs and hung out with friends.
A special thanks to Ali"C"ia, Anna for their gifts and cookies, good stuff.
We like Jacksonville.

take care y'all.

Summer hotness.

2008-05-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, family, Alicia.
Our new record is done, finished, complete, talk about done-cakes our records got it.
Well almost done, We still need to get the tracks mixed which should be happening soon.
I think there is something for everyone to like about these new songs, they are good, honest, colorful tunes that we are really proud of.
The only way to hear these new songs right now is to come out to a show and there are going to be lots of them this summer, hit up our myspace for all the tour dates www.myspace.com/ruthrock
Thanks for all the love.

~nick

Here is a little clip of Bread and I rocking out in the studio.

Seattle Wa.

2008-05-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

The Northwest is super awesome this time of year. We're in Seattle right now finishing up our last few songs with Aaron Sprinkle, its a good feeling to have a record almost done. Besides recording we've been eating lots of top ramen, Hot Mamma's pizza, PB&J and watching Walker Texas Ranger which still is as amazing as ever. Seriously watch it sometime. if anyone still reads this thing we have all our summer tour dates posted, we are going to cover alot of ground with some pretty rad bands: Nevertheless, Wavorly and Deas Vail.
Come out to a show, its good for you.

nick

RECORDING Y'ALL

2008-04-30T11:11:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,
We're busy in the studio makings songs and although we have lots of breaks and down time we still don't update on here. sorry.
Anyways, we're right in the middle of the new record. Ryan and Brett (newest nickname=bread) have finished their drum and Bass tracks and now its Dustin and my turn to try and play our guitars in time and in tune, luckily Dustin sings like a little song bird so vocals are turning out SICK!
I'll try and write some more on here in the coming weeks, in the meantime here are some great pictures I just took with my computer (thanks apple.)

Happy New Year!!!!

2008-02-22T02:42:00.000-08:00

Kinda late for that headline but who says we can't celebrate the new year whenever we want?
It has been a good year so far for Ruth, lots of home time with family and friends which feels really nice. But the show must go on, we are right in the middle of a tour with two great bands: The Afters and Everyday Sunday, if you haven't heard either of those bands check them out, you just might dig-em. We are just joining this tour for the west coast portion.
A few other new things to let you know: we've been working on lots of new songs, I know every band always say how excited they are for their new songs and we are no exception, we are really excited for you to hear them. Sometime in the next few months we'll be getting into the studio to record them.
Also, We are going to be at tons of festivals this summer, we will be posting them soon so keep on the lookout.
Take care friends.

nick

P.S. ~ I'd like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to my boys in the U.S. NAVY for successfully taking down our disabled spy satellite on the first try today. pretty good shot. holler.

Home Sweet Home

2007-12-05T13:49:00.000-08:00

Well, Tour is over, back to the real world.
I think we all are suffering from a little Post Tour Depression Syndrome (P.T.D.S.) but it really does feel good to be home with all our friends and families again. The last two show of the tour were some of the best I think, there were so many awesome people we knew at both of them which made them very special and the crowds were great.

Last shows are notorious for pranks, we really didn't get hit too hard, before we went on stage a certain person dumped flour on Ryan's snare drum so as he started the song he was covered in a white cloud, it was pretty rad actually. and at the end of the last song several masked men who looked alot like Drew Shirley, Jon and Tim Foreman came out and heckled us. It was all good.
We were able to join Relient K while they played Sadie Hawkins Dance and jumped around a bit then stage dived, it was the first time for Dustin and it was actually quite pleasant.
Switchfoot has a part in their set where they all freeze and stay absolutely still and silent, so we tried to pull a prank by running on stage and freezing with them but they decided to skip that part of the song and we were all left on the stage looking like fools. They are good.

Well we are happy to have some time off for the holidays, keep checking our schedule for upcoming shows, we have some stuff in the works which might be coming back to your town.

love

nick

The Best Coast.

2007-11-28T15:45:00.001-08:00

Ahem...
I mean the west coast. We are in beautiful sunny southern California and loving it, the sun is out and it is warm. Today we drove up the 101 from Irvine to San Luis Obispo listening to some Elvis, good times.

I left off when we were heading to New York city, we all agreed that it was arguably the best show that we've been to, just an epic memorable night and I was able to find a super sweet pair of gloves on the subway too. Bonus.

We are sadly starting to realize that the tour is wrapping up, it has been so awesome . Any of you friends along the west coast should do your best and come hang out with us at one of our shows. we would be stoked to see you.
take care friends.

(Heres a tasty little picture of switchfoot melting faces in NYC.)

love
nick

Pennsvaniawesome

2007-11-16T22:53:00.000-08:00

Pennsylvania is a beautiful state, beautiful hills, beautiful everything.
We just finished our second show here and are sad to be leaving BUT tomorrow we head to NYC.
We are all really excited to hang out in the city and take in the sights.
If you are interested Dustin will be joining Jon Foreman and Matt Thiessen on November 30 for the morning show on Air1. It will be from 7-9 AM, if you don't get Air1 where you live you can stream it online at www.air1.com
Thanks for reading, here are a few cool new pics.
Hope to see you soon friends

love
nick

2007-11-08T10:45:00.000-08:00

Howdy friends,
We are in lovely Knoxville Tennessee, We had a few days break in Nashville to relax and rest but now we are back on the ole road. We are half way through the tour already and time is flying by, we have been having so many good times its been unreal. Everynight we get the pleasure of joining Switchfoot and several Relient K fellows to perform the song "rebuild" if you haven't already been to www.switchfoot.com to check out the song you should.
A while back we stopped at a Louisiana alligator farm and took some pics, we had never really seen real live alligators before so we were pretty awestruck, they are awesome We asked our awesome tour guide if she loved her job, she answered: "theres a difference between love and respect" as she pokes a 16ft red eyed alligator with a stick...classic.
take care friends

nick

Baton Rouge

2007-10-29T14:30:00.000-07:00

Hello friends
Its been a while since the last update, we have been super busy but having a rad time.
Most of our days consist of driving in the van, unloading gear, then playing, then loading said gear back into the trailer and driving some more. Sleeping and eating are thrown in here and there when and where we can get it.
The shows have been great, all of the people are amazing to us and we are constantly amazed at Switchfoot and Relient K. Great guys with great music. Thank you to all you guys that have come out to the shows, you make it fun.
love
nick

We are hungry for construction

2007-10-17T20:24:00.000-07:00

Howdy,
Today was the third day of THE APPETITE FOR CONSTRUCTION TOUR and all is well. Two days ago we played in Charleston West Virginia, being the first night of tour we were some anxious little boys but everything turned out fine and we had a wonderful time. All the fellas in both bands and crew are super nice, we love them already. By the way, if you haven't seen either Switchfoot or Relient K play recently you need to get a ticket and make it to one of these shows, both bands put on an absolutely incredible show, you won't be disappointed. I promise.
Last night in Columbus we played in the giant veterans memorial auditorium, probably the largest place Ruth has ever played. It was a really fun night, a highlight was when Switchfoot invited Matt Thiessen of Relient K and us to join them on stage for their new song "Rebuild". There were shakers, harmonicas, cowbells and tambourines a plenty. The show tonight in Grand Rapids Michigan was crazy, Everyone was just plain awesome.

thanks for checking in, we love you all.

nick

heres a few pics

Check one, Two

2007-10-15T00:27:00.000-07:00

Greeting friends, this the official blogspot for Ruth. We are gearing up for the APPETITE FOR CONSTRUCTION TOUR with two amazing bands: Switchfoot and Relient K. We are excited beyond all reason, this is going to be an amazing tour.
Keep checking back for more updates from the road.