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Author Archives: Steve Ruff

The Bloody Strummers – Return of the Halcyon Days
15 Feb 2012

The Bloody Strummers – Return of the Halcyon Days

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

Joshua Lory and Matt Biggers are no strangers to Down the Line readers.  Both guys play on the latest LS Underground record and Josh is also one of the members of the upcoming Lifesavers project. In addition to Knott’s bands, … Continued

Independent, The Bloody Strummers
Insomniac Folklore – A Place Where Runaways are not Alone
3 Feb 2012

Insomniac Folklore – A Place Where Runaways are not Alone

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

Matt introduced me to this band, so I checked them out and was immediately pleased with the sound. These folks hail from Portland, OR and have developed a hodge podge style that mixes folk, rock, elements of punk and an … Continued

Independent, Insomniac Folklore
Omar Domkus – Shades of a Shadow
2 Jan 2012

Omar Domkus – Shades of a Shadow

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

Omar Domkus has crafted a completely unique album that is what I would describe as world music influenced ambience with slight touches of jazz influenced percussion and fretless bass driven goodness. The entire album is relaxing and restful. Domkus sounds … Continued

Independent, Omar Domkus, scaterd few
The Beckoning – Demystifying the Oracle
1 Jan 2012

The Beckoning – Demystifying the Oracle

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 1

This was a welcomed release as well as a nice surprise to the ears! I am a huge fan of metal, but I really like the more extreme genres of the spectrum. The Beckoning is a Canadian band that I … Continued

Independent, The Beckoning
James and Evander – Constellating EP + 2
31 Dec 2011

James and Evander – Constellating EP + 2

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

James and Evander are one of the latest groups to join the roster over at Velvet Blue Music – which is a great thing for a new band. Velvet Blue continues to stretch and redefine the story of solid output … Continued

James and Evander, Velvet Blue Music
Blood Red by Low and Behold
1 Nov 2011

Blood Red by Low and Behold

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

I was pretty excited when I saw the announcement for this release. Low & Behold is Jason Martin from SF59 and Ryan Clark most notably from Demon Hunter… but I am more of fan of his work in Focal Point … Continued

Burnt Toast Vinyl, Demon Hunter, Low and Behold, Starflyer 59
The Power & The Glory by Bill Mallonee
13 Oct 2011

The Power & The Glory by Bill Mallonee

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

I have always made a point to cover every Bill Mallonee release that I can. Bill is without a doubt one of the most prolific artists around. His music is a rarity – not only in the sense of how … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent, Vigilantes of Love
Locust by Leslie DuPre Grimaud
8 Oct 2011

Locust by Leslie DuPre Grimaud

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2012, Music Review | 0

I’m sitting at work while I am listening to this song, plugged into my headphones and on the verge of tears. Seriously, this song really has me on the verge of tears. There are few artists that can convey the … Continued

Leslie DuPre Grimaud, Subdivision Theory
Electromeo EP (re-issue) by Bill Mallonee
10 Sep 2011

Electromeo EP (re-issue) by Bill Mallonee

by Steve Ruff | posted in: Music Review, September 2011 | 0

Electromeo was originally released in 2000 with 2 songs being recorded in Athens in the fall of that year, and the other 2 songs being recorded in England in the spring of 2000. This EP has always been one of … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent
Kid Heart by Bill Mallonee
9 Sep 2011

Kid Heart by Bill Mallonee

by Steve Ruff | posted in: Music Review, September 2011 | 0

Picking a favorite Bill Mallonee album is like trying to pick which kid you like better. Actually it might be even harder than that. Mallonee’s staggering output is equaled only by the quality of what he releases. Kid Heart is … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent

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