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Quit Wasting Tape, the debut album from Rutherford Rock Project (RRP), is an eclectic blend of intelligent lyrics articulated through smooth, emotional vocals, complemented by catchy guitar riffs, soothing bass melodies, and inventive percussions. The album was written, recorded, and produced by RRP, a four-piece acoustic rock ensemble from St. Louis, Missouri. Originally formed as a husband-and-wife acoustic rock project by guitarist Jason Rutherford and vocalist/guitarist Rebecca Rutherford in 2006, RRP recently evolved to include Jerry Haines on bass and Kevin Dager on drums.
At first listen, RRP offers a throw-back folk sound, evident in songs like “The Limit,” “The Other Half,” and “For Awhile.” While these songs provide the ethereal anchor for Quit Wasting Tape, RRP dusted off the amp, plugged in the Les Paul and created “Circumstance,” “Apathy & Envy,” and “Fast Track.”
A natural writer, Rebecca designed many song lyrics around poems she crafted over the years. Quit Wasting Tape captures her simple yet intricate guitar styling, reflecting her admiration for artists like Ray LaMontagne, Jack Johnson, and Mason Jennings.
After playing in and out of bands for nine years, Jason turned to Rebecca’s soulful sound to front a new endeavor. Jason draws ideas from creatively diverse artists, including Death Cab for Cutie, Weezer, and Roger Clyne.
Kevin has been playing drums for over 25 years in various genres from rock to jam to jazz. Several influences have shaped Kevin’s performance, from individuals like Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, and Dave Weckl, to groups like Primus, The Police and Steely Dan.
At first listen, RRP offers a throw-back folk sound, evident in songs like “The Limit,” “The Other Half,” and “For Awhile.” While these songs provide the ethereal anchor for Quit Wasting Tape, RRP dusted off the amp, plugged in the Les Paul and created “Circumstance,” “Apathy & Envy,” and “Fast Track.”
A natural writer, Rebecca designed many song lyrics around poems she crafted over the years. Quit Wasting Tape captures her simple yet intricate guitar styling, reflecting her admiration for artists like Ray LaMontagne, Jack Johnson, and Mason Jennings.
After playing in and out of bands for nine years, Jason turned to Rebecca’s soulful sound to front a new endeavor. Jason draws ideas from creatively diverse artists, including Death Cab for Cutie, Weezer, and Roger Clyne.
Kevin has been playing drums for over 25 years in various genres from rock to jam to jazz. Several influences have shaped Kevin’s performance, from individuals like Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, and Dave Weckl, to groups like Primus, The Police and Steely Dan.
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Featured Tracks
| FULL TRACK Apathy & Envy | 4:44 |
| FULL TRACK God of Nothing | 2:32 |
| FULL TRACK Dust | 2:27 |
| FULL TRACK The Limit | 3:05 |
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MusicXray wrote:
Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music we hope there is a match. Let us know if you need any help!
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IanAR wrote:
@RRockProject: I've no opinion of the selection, it's the level settings. My suggestion's to use a sanity check - one which would e.g. reject 100% similar to both Natalie Merchant & The Killers :| Ian Newbie Streamable Artists
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RRockProject wrote:
We're open to any good suggestions for similar artists?
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IanAR wrote:
Laughable 'Similar Artists' defaults!
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Frankss wrote:
I appreciate your positive attitude!
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RRockProject wrote:
Thanks for the feedback and giving it a listen anyway!
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Frankss wrote:
Can't believe the similar artists here. How do you end up in this fine collection making such boring amateurish music?
News
Y2K11 – what’s on the RRP radar…
31 Jan 2011 | from www.rutherfordrockproject.com/wblog
In a word: Plenty.
We are not a sit-around band. Oh no. We are an ever-evolving
finely-tuned musical machine. And we’re hard at work on some new
tunes that will put a little more ROCK in this Project. Here
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A party…
9 Jul 2010 | from www.rutherfordrockproject.com/wblog -
Spring is In the Air!
26 Mar 2010 | from www.rutherfordrockproject.com/wblog -
On Track
10 Feb 2010 | from www.rutherfordrockproject.com/wblog
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Recent Activity
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chops911 and STLMU added Rutherford Rock Project to their libraries. September 2011
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘Y2K11 – what’s on the RRP radar…’. February 2011
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TaggingMachine_ tagged Rutherford Rock Project with ‘under 2000 listeners’. November 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘A party…’. July 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘Spring is In the Air!’. March 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘On Track’. March 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘Wow! What a Night!!!’. March 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘Happy New Year!’. March 2010
- Rutherford Rock Project posted a news item ‘The Beginning’. March 2010
