Ruth Releasing The Covers EP

07/30/2009
. (Overture-Media) Last fall heartfelt rockers Ruth released a successful sophomore album, "Anorak," which garnered the band such praise as "one of the best acts on Tooth & Nail Records' star-studded roster." Now the band so many have fallen in love with is back with "The Covers EP" featuring five covered tunes ranging from Buddy Holly to Coldplay (track listing below). "The Covers EP" will be available digitally on August 25, 2009. Yesterday the first single "Fix You" (Coldplay) was digitally released on iTunes. On August 11th, "Everyday" (Buddy Holly) will be released.

Band founder / singer Dustin Ruth shares, "We are super excited about the release of this EP. Each one of these songs is special to us for different reasons, and it was really fun to go into the studio and put our own 'Ruth' spin on them. We hope everyone enjoys them!"

Beginning this Saturday, August 1st, Ruth will be hitting the road again playing various venues and festivals including Spirit West Coast (Monterey), The Knitting Factory (LA), 12th & Porter (Nashville) to The Plaza Club (Vancouver, BC) (tour dates below). Some dates will be will also include Sleep For Sleepers.

Track Listing for "The Covers EP"
1. Everyday (Buddy Holly)
2. Dream (Averly Brothers)
3. I'm The One Who Wants To Be With You (Mr. Big)
4. Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman)
5. Fix You (Coldplay)

Ruth Tour Dates:
8/1 - Monterey, CA - Spirit West Coast
8/2 - Los Angeles, CA - The Knitting Factory
8/4 - Tempe, AZ - Vault Arts
8/5 - El Paso, TX - Chic's Bar and Billiards
8/7 - Laredo, TX - Bottoms Up Bar
8/8 - Arlington, TX - Dreamworld Music Complex
8/9 - Tulsa, OK - Side Stage
8/11 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
8/12 - Nashville, TN - 12th and Porter
8/13 - Virginia Beach, VA - Club Relevant
8/15 - Trenton, NJ - Championships Bar and Grill
8/16 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
8/17 - Chicago, IL - TBA
8/20 - Portland, OR - TOM FEST
8/21 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
8/22 - Vancouver, BC - The Plaza Club
8/23 - Spokane, WA - The Blvd
8/25 - Boise, ID - The Venue
8/26 - Pocatello, ID - Icon
8/27 - Riverton, WY - Eagles Club
8/28 - Gillette, WY - Knights of Columbus
8/29 - Cheyenne, WY - TBA
8/30 - Denver, CO - The Marquis
9/1 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
9/2 - Farmington, NM - Gator's
9/3 - Flagstaff, AZ - Studio 111
9/4 - Riverside, CA - TBA
9/5 - LA or San Diego

* dates subject to change

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