#the ruby doe

Aaron Lundborg, musician. The first time I saw the Ruby Doe was in 2001 and they immediately became one of my all-time favorite bands. Whether it’s a tiny stage like the Bad Juju, a big stage like the Showbox or Skychurch, or anything in between, Aaron owns every stage he steps onto. The man exudes confidence and plays guitar like he’s made a Robert Johnson-esque deal with the devil. These days he’s playing guitar and singing in Glose and playing bass in Old Iron. I love that he’s still making music and hope I get to see him perform for a long time.

Listen: Always With Wings by The Ruby Doe Throwback Thursday - The Ruby Doe Always With Wings, mixed at Bob Lang Studios by John Goodmanson. Recorded at Soundhouse by Kip Beelman. Originally released by Loveless Records in 2005. Members of the Ruby Doe are currently playing in Sandrider, Glose, and Old Iron. (posted 08/21/2014)

"Trapper Keeper" by the Ruby Doe. From the album, Getting Ahead in the Music Business. Before Sandrider, Glose, and Old Iron, there was the Ruby Doe! (posted 05/22/2014)

Old Iron has a record up on bandcamp! Listen/purchase: Cordyceps by Old Iron Old Iron is Jesse Roberts (The Ruby Doe, Sandrider) on guitar and vocals, Trent McIntyre (Grenades, X Suns) on drums, and Jerad Shealey (The Helm) on bass. And just like Sandrider albums, this record has a cover painted by Jesse Roberts. Catch Old Iron in Seattle on 4/11/14, Tacoma on 04/12/14, and Olympia on 04/13/14.

If you don't know what that means, get out.

The Ruby Doe at the High Dive on October 13th 2007 on Flickr.

This was the first time I took photos at a show. I hope I'm still doing it many years from now.