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Off we go on tour!

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Already getting fantastic reviews for the new work,
storming her hometown of Calgary, Ruth will be promoting
the record with a tour in Alberta, then headed across
Canada by mid May with her sister, Esther Purves-Smith,
to coincide with the digital International release.

“Ruth Purves Smith and the 581 return with Faster Than the
Speed of Dark, an equally complex and satisfying creation
featuring another eleven songs that breathe with the life
of Alberta’s prairie shadowed by clouds of trepidation.
Faster Than the Speed of Dark is more than another country
album; there are moments of rock roll aggression.”
– Fervor Coulee

Faster Than The Speed Of Dark

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The new CD is here!

Faster Than The Speed Of Dark

“Faster Than the Speed of Dark is more than another country album. There are moments of rock & roll aggression, as on “Shadow of a Doubt,” a piece that allows co-producer Jim Kukko (or David Holloway) to kick out the jams more than a little. “Scuppers’ Wife” has an old-world/Appalachian feel—think Jean Ritchie fronting The Waterboys—and like many of the old tunes I have no real idea what it is about. “Falling,” written by Esther Purves Smith, has a mid-90s Mary Chapin Carpenter vibe, as does the set’s closer “So Little,” a song that puts us all in our collective place.”

“We have Steve Coffey, Maria Dunn, Laura Vinson, Craig Moreau, John Wort Hannam, Matt Patershuk, and scores upon dozens of others sharing their music with those willing to listen. If you haven’t already, add Ruth Purves Smith & the 581 to the list of regional folks who can stand with the best of those featured on the pages of No Depression, the Bluegrass Situation, and Country Standard Time.”

Review from Fervor Coulee – roots music opinion

 

 

Hang In There…!

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Hi Friends! I have been SUPER BUSY; on the horse in a full runaway. I struggle to keep up with all the electronic media at my avail. Most everything makes it to the reverbnation site, &, of course, Facebook! Be sure to look at Facebook first. I have a lot of shows coming up in the next few months to support the new CD. As well, my li’l sister and I, after 25 years apart, will be touring across Canada for ten days in May. THIS weekend, on Saturday, March 19th, I will be opening the show at The Nickelodeon Folk Club. Jamie Stone’s Lomax Project is the headline act. Please see the Facebook event for details and ticket link. There will be a NEW WEBSITE too, so, HANG IN THERE!! There is LOTS coming up!! XOXO RPS ♡

Double Cd Release Bash

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Hello Sweet People!! It is a pleasure to be opening a show at The Ironwood Stage & grill THIS Saturday, November 28th with the amazing Bill Durst. I will be accompanied by the indelible David Holloway as I bring you the songs from my VERY NEW Release, “Faster Than The Speed Of Dark”. Bill is joined by his long time writing and performing partner Joe DeAngeles & the rock solid Sandesh Fernandez on the kit. The new recordings have only been out for a few weeks, and it is the only way to get mine, so come on down to the show. Call the Ironwood for reservations at 403-269-5581. It has been quite the adventure to get to this day…for us all. Join me for some stories & Bill will rock you into the eve! XOXO RPS

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