Ruth Gerson

“A Triumph!”
-Greil Marcus, Believer Magazine

ABOUT

As one of the most critically acclaimed and celebrated independent singer/songwriters of the late 90s and 2000s, Gerson has been dubbed “an underground songwriting master,” (The San Francisco Chronicle). A completely self-released recording artist, Ruth has appeared on the “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Extra” (NBC), PBS, Showtime, HBO and Lifetime television. She has released seven albums and recorded with Grammy Award winning producer Jim Scott (Wilco, Tedeschi Trucks, Citizen Cope), as well as Rick Chertoff (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, Sophie B. Hawkins). She has also recorded with legendary producer Don Dixon (REM, Smithereens, Marti Jones) and Dan Wise (Scissor Sisters, The Secret Machines).

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PRESS

 
 

“With a voice that rises from tender endearments to a bluesy, impassioned growl, Ruth Gerson sings folk-rock songs that reach for the status of anthems; she’s a Bob Dylan fan who can be as galvanic as Bruce Springsteen.”
-Jon Pareles, The New York Times

“Powerful. Ruth Gerson plumb(s) the depths of both love and violence with a clear and empathetic eye. A collection of murder ballads” transforming gruesome crimes into the stuff of legend” Deceived is a beautiful record. You could listen to it while eating dinner by candlelight. Gerson keeps her powerful voice whispery and calm for these renditions, and the production, by Rick Chertoff and William Wittman, aims for sweetness and light. The effect is to cast new light on familiar song… [Gerson] show(s) up their misogyny while also admitting their allure.”
-Ann Powers, The Record, NPR

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“With a huge, flawless voice she makes her ideas sing, and every word is welded to the beat!”
-The Village Voice, (NYC)

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“As impressive a singer/songwriter as any this critic has encountered in several years… I was grabbed first by the purity, suppleness and strength of her voice… and then by the vividness of her lyrics. An unusual talent to be sure and one I’m very much looking forward to hearing again.”
-Chip Deffaa, The New York Post

PHOTOS

“A marvelous voice, full of sultry blues inflections and rock ‘n roll power…”
-Geoffrey Himes, The Washington Post

FAN FOR LIFE

Support independent music and become a Fan For Life. There’s t-shirts, personalized videos, credits you can use towards anything Ruth – from lessons & classes to house concerts & special events. You’ll be the first to know as you keep the music playing and get FAN FOR LIFE only items, recordings, videos and invites – FAN FOR LIFE ANGELS also get extra, very special stuff.

$2.50 /month

FAN FOR LIFE 1

  • 2 VIP TIX
  • $25 Gift Certificate * 
  • Signed Photo Card

$5 /month

FAN FOR LIFE 2

  • 2 VIP TIX
  • $35 Gift Certificate *
  • Personalized Video For Birthdays/Special Celebrations
  • Signed Photo Card

$10 /month

FAN FOR LIFE 3

  • 4 VIP TIX
  • $50 Gift Certificate * 
  • Personalized Video For Birthdays/Special Celebrations
  • Ruth Gerson T-Shirt
  • Signed Photo Card

$25 a month

FAN FOR LIFE 4

  • 4 VIP TIX
  • $100 Gift Certificate *
  • T-Shirt
  • 3 Personalized Video Messages
  • Signed Photo Card

You decide how much /month

FAN FOR LIFE ANGEL

  • 4 VIP TIX
  • $100 Gift Certificate *
  • T-Shirt
  • 3 Personalized Video Messages *
  • Signed Photo Card
  • ANGEL CREDIT * 
  • Scholarships Funding *
  • Extra Very Special Stuff *

* Gift Certificates are for anything & everything Ruth: Living Room Concerts, Lessons/Classes, Corporate Events and more. 
* ANGEL’s get credit on any new releases, plus announcements on Social Media and at Shows
* ANGEL Scholarship Funding allows low-cost lessons/classes for lower income students. All ANGEL funds are matched by Ruth for Scholarships. 
* Extra Very Special Stuff: This could be a House Concert, a full band performance for your party, you might want to commission a song for your anniversary …. it could be I make you a sit down dinner and play all your favorites. Send an email and we will figure out how to get you your wings.