S h e l l y R u d o l p h
"When Shelly Rudolph sings, you can smell the smoke... this is the moment to catch a rising star." - Lynn Darroch, The Oregonian
"Water in My Hand is a stunning album, intoxicating & stimulating, a mature work from an old soul artist." - Steven Liebowitz, Montecito Journal
Shelly Featured in the Tribune: "When Life Brings Hard Knocks, Some Just Come Out Singing"
VISIT: www.myspace.com/shellyrudolph
Listen to selections from
Shelly Rudolph's
original album
W a t e r I n M y H a n d
Now available at:
www.cdbaby.com
www.itunes.com
Miles Away
mp3
Ripen Me mp3
Amma
mp3
Join the email list at: shelly@shellyrudolph.com
for booking information call: 503-504-0483
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Friday, May 2 SHELLY RUDOLPH & TOM GRANT 7:30 - 10:30 ENCORE 310 310 SW Lincoln (formerly LV's Uptown - now VERY tasty) Feel the love... Saturday, May 3 SHELLY RUDOLPH TRIO with: 8:00 - midnight superb keyboardist DAVID GOLDBLATT & on trumpet the amazing LEVIS DRAGULIN THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS SW Tenth @ Stark Fabulous films-swanky times. www.livingroomtheaters.com Friday, May 9 SHELLY RUDOLPH with The TOM GRANT BAND! line up includes CURTIS SALGADO! 8:00 JIMMY MAK'S 221 NW Tenth. FUNDRAISING EVENT for SHO DOZONO ~ tickets from $20.00 More info: www.jimmymaks.com Friday, May 10 SHELLY RUDOLPH & TOM GRANT 7:30 - 10:30 ENCORE 310 310 SW Lincoln (formerly LV's Uptown - now VERY tasty & atmospheric...) Feel the magic. Thursday, May 15 SHELLY RUDOLPH, RAMSEY EMBICK & ERIC GRUBER 7:30 - 10:30 THE GREEN PAPAYA 1135 SW Morisson exotic vietnamese food & cocktails + sultrysteamysoufuljazz. delightful. Friday, May 16 SHELLY RUDOLPH with CHANCE HAYDEN TRIO 6:30 - 10:00 FENOUIL 900 NW 11th oh so luscious & lovely: the cuisine, the ambience, the fries. Saturday, May 17 SHELLY RUDOLPH, CLAY GIBERSON & DAVE CAPTEIN 8:00 - midnight THE HEATHMAN 1001 SW Broadway Friday, May 18 SHELLY RUDOLPH & TOM GRANT 7:30 - 10:30 ENCORE 310 310 SW Lincoln (formerly LV's Uptown - now VERY tasty) Thursday, May 22 SHELLY RUDOLPH TRIO 7:30 - 10:30 WILF'S 800 NW Sixth. ah... the wonder of wilf's. Friday, May 23 SHELLY RUDOLPH DUO 8:00 - 11:00 RIVERPLACE HOTEL 510 SW Harbor Way Saturday, May 24 SHELLY RUDOLPH with: 8:00 - midnight oh so sweet & soulful guitarist CHANCE HAYDEN & on bass the brilliant SCOTT STEED THE LIVING ROOM THEATERS SW Tenth @ Stark. www.livingroomtheaters.com enjoy it then!
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Shelly Rudolph is a maker of soul music, as a fine and sultry singer and songwriter with a sense of adventure and a desire for emotional truth. That much is plainly true. But, while soul music guides her, the stylistic plot keeps thickening, as she demonstrates on her ambitious new album, Water In My Hand. R&B, in its many guises, may be the foundation of Rudolph’s new project, but she also takes her voice into areas where you can’t deny the touch of hypnotic gospel, African concepts, New Orleans barbecue sauce, tango, jazz phrasing, and visitations from her recurring Caribbean muse.
The album’s diversity of tracks and styles, and rhythmic landscapes from different global corners, makes for a diverse creative journey. But it’s also one with a clear and coherent musical identity. Call her a “world soul” artist.
Rudolph’s naturally curious musical tendencies put her in the heart of a time when musical hybrids come easily, and sticking to a purist attitude can limit artistic potential. An experienced vocalist, in jazz, pop, and soul, Rudolph is all about exploring new levels of potential. If an Oregonian at heart, she has lived and performed in New York City, Los Angeles (where she recorded her debut album project), and has traveled to and performed in the Caribbean, the free spirit and swaying musical vibe of which is one of the stronger impulses in her musical concept.
After building up a body of original material, she headed up to “The Tompound,” an idyllic studio in the Santa Barbara hills. There, in the laboratory with a view, Rudolph spent months honing the material and a direction, with drummer/engineer Tom Lackner, guitarist Joe Woodard, and numerous guest musicians. The resulting album moves with ease and pleasant surprises from track to track, from the catchy new-old school R&B of “Ripen Me” to the warm, percolating African design of “Amma” and the dark sensuality of “Miles Away.”
With her new body of work and multi-directional sound, Rudolph is poised to take her place among the movement of creative voices in the loose genre of New Soul. She abides by the importance of soulful expression, in whatever global garb suits the moment.
p.o. box 2093, Santa Barbara, CA 93120
t. (805) 687-3963, f. (805) 682-8305
e-mail: houseink@aol.com
enjoy it then!