John Ralston (musician)
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John Ralston is an American
acoustic/electric guitar
ist singer and songwriter
. He is originally from Lake Worth, Florida
, and is a member of the band Legends Of Rodeo (formerly called Recess Theory), which is currently on an indefinite hiatus. He has released two full length albums, two EPs, and just released his third solo record, Shadows of the Summertime. A 7"single of "Jesus Christ b/w A Marigny Christmas" was released in early 2011.
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United States
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acoustic/electric guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist singer and songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. He is originally from Lake Worth, Florida
Lake Worth, Florida
Lake Worth is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, which takes its name from the body of water along its eastern border, originally called "Lake Worth", and now generally known as the Lake Worth Lagoon. The lake itself was named for General William J. Worth, who led U.S. forces during the last...
, and is a member of the band Legends Of Rodeo (formerly called Recess Theory), which is currently on an indefinite hiatus. He has released two full length albums, two EPs, and just released his third solo record, Shadows of the Summertime. A 7"single of "Jesus Christ b/w A Marigny Christmas" was released in early 2011.
Discography
- Needle BedNeedle BedNeedle Bed is the debut studio album recorded by John Ralston. The album was released on June 6, 2006 on Vagrant Records. Initially released privately and later re-released under the Vagrant label. A music video was shot for "Gone Gone Gone", which was Needle Bed's promo single...
(Vagrant RecordsVagrant RecordsVagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...
, 2006) - Sorry VampireSorry VampireSorry Vampire is the second studio album recorded by John Ralston. The album was released on October 2, 2007 on Vagrant Records.-Track listing:# Fragile # The Only Evidence # When I Was a Bandage...
(Vagrant Records, 2007) - Shadows of the SummertimeShadows of the SummertimeShadows of the Summertime is the third studio album recorded by John Ralston. Recorded over two separate weeks in New Orleans at Listen Up! Studios.-Track listing:# Bedroom Walls # Solitude and Vine # This Summer...
(Self Released, 2011)
EPs
- When We Are CatsWhen We Are CatsWhen We Are Cats is the first solo EP by John Ralston after his band Legends of Rodeo went on indefinite hiatus. Only 500 copies were originally pressed on clear vinyl. When We Are Cats was later re-recorded for the debut full length Needle Bed. Fake Emergency later appeared on the Box of...
(Self Released, 2005) - Box of Chocolates (Vagrant Records, 2006)
- Fragile (Vagrant Records, 2007)
- White Spiders (Self Released, 2008)
- Jesus Christ (24 Hour Service Station, 2011)
- Wildlands (Self Released, 2011)
Production Credits
- "Something MoreSomething MoreSomething More may refer to:In music:* "Something More" * "Something More" * "Something More" , from the album Whirlpool* "Something More" , from the album Drops of Jupiter...
" by Matt Minchew (2011) - "The Sun Clouded Over" by Keith Michaud (2008)
Non-album tracks
- "Everything to Be Afraid Of" - played live
- "Blacklisted (Demo)" - released on his MySpace page, no longer available
- "Rivermountainview" - released on his myspace
Films
The song "Gone, Gone, Gone" is featured in the upcoming indie film The Other Side of the TracksThe Other Side of the Tracks
The Other Side of the Tracks is a 2008 independent fantasy film written and directed by A. D. Calvo.-Plot:...
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