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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.
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  • MusicXray

    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!

    September 2011

  • IanAR

    @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

    February 2010

  • RRockProject

    We're open to any good suggestions for similar artists?

    February 2010

  • IanAR

    Laughable 'Similar Artists' defaults!

    February 2010

  • Frankss

    I appreciate your positive attitude!

    February 2010

  • RRockProject

    Thanks for the feedback and giving it a listen anyway!

    January 2010

  • Frankss

    Can't believe the similar artists here. How do you end up in this fine collection making such boring amateurish music?

    January 2010
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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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