Went to see Ruby last night at a small local all-seat venue in Cheltenham - wasn't sure how the gig would be but based on the Jools connection thought why not..... opening act was a laid back but cool blues acoustic soloist Rick Payne  - then SHE came on - Jesus H can that woman sing - absolutely awesome and blew the place away - she was on for 2 and 1/4 hrs with no break for what was a 90 min scheduled slot and had the whole place on its feet - from gospel and blues to more modern soul - superb band and the lady just has what it takes - so much passion and funny as hell with the anecdotes - strange how some of the most memorable gigs are those you don't build up high hopes for. She's on a tour - go and see her, you won't be disappointed.

I sae Ruby approx 20 years ago.   Great voice and performer, definitely an unsung UK artist.

Saw her with Jools a couple of years ago tore the house up brilliant singer , Alison Moyet was on the same bill Ruby blew her out of the water

Went to see Ruby last night at a small local all-seat venue in Cheltenham - wasn't sure how the gig would be but based on the Jools connection thought why not..... opening act was a laid back but cool blues acoustic soloist Rick Payne  - then SHE came on - Jesus H can that woman sing - absolutely awesome and blew the place away - she was on for 2 and 1/4 hrs with no break for what was a 90 min scheduled slot and had the whole place on its feet - from gospel and blues to more modern soul - superb band and the lady just has what it takes - so much passion and funny as hell with the anecdotes - strange how some of the most memorable gigs are those you don't build up high hopes for. She's on a tour - go and see her, you won't be disappointed.

 

So cross with myself that I missed her Cheltenham gig - will have to travel further afield now

Looking forward to seeing her again with Jools Holland in Birmingham just before Christmas. She delivered THE version of "signed, sealed, delivered" Great performer. Big lasses still belt 'em out better ! Respect. 

I got to see Ruby perform (at last) at The Regal in Evesham last night and I have to agree with all the comments above.  The lady really knows how to put a song out - reminded me of Aretha Franklin at times, great show and well worth going along to see her.