Ruby Dee's Page

Often likened to Janice Martin, Wanda Jackson, and a young Dolly Parton, Ruby Dee's lyrics and vocal styling stem from a whole lifetime of experiences that drive one to drink, ruin, and the like. Hailing from the no-longer wild foothills of Central Northern California, with a childhood spent heading back and forth from there to the cotton-lined roads of West Texas, Ruby has spent her life thus far experiencing what she can to the fullest. From driving big rigs to fishing in Alaska, from traveling across Central America to writing about it all, Ruby's life has been the stuff of a honky tonk song, and she doesn't omit a thing.

"Risky–and perhaps just a bit risqué–Ruby Dee and the Snake Handlers conjure forth all sorts of visions of another time. Rooted firmly in the classic country and rockabilly tradition, the band is an authentic backdrop for lead singer Ruby Dee’s blend of Wanda Jackson sass and Patsy Cline pathos. The band holds it down with the insistence of a chugging train while Dee, a pinup heartbreaker of yesteryear with thoroughly modern attitude, commands the stage."- Metro Santa Cruz

Ruby's dream day is a day spent writing- music or fiction- playing around with her beau Jorge Harada on a new tune, then sharing that tune with friends and fans on stage somewhere. And there's got to be some great food involved to make that a perfect day!