Ruby Boots

Ruby Boots
Ruby Boots at Modern Electric Studios on February 16, 2017
Ruby Boots photographed by Cal Quinn at Modern Electric Studios on 2.16.17
Background information
Birth name Rebecca Louise Chilcott
Born (1981-10-20) October 20, 1981
Perth, Australia
Genres Americana
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 2011-present
Labels Lost Highway Records Australia
Bloodshot Records
Associated acts The Texas Gentlemen
Vikki Thorn
The Waifs
Website RubyBootsMusic.com

Ruby Boots (née Rebecca Louise "Bex" Chilcott)[1] (born October 20, 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter who sings Americana music.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Boots was born in Perth, Western Australia, and lived in the suburbs of Balga and Girrawheen.[5][6] She is of Scottish and Italian descent.[7]

At the age of 13 years old, Boots moved out of her mother's house, then lived with her father and various friends before living independently at the age of 16 years old.[3]

After spending time in Perth, Boots got work in the pearl farms located north of Perth in Broome and Exmouth. She did this for a few years.[3]

Boots studied Basic Music Industry Skills at TAFE WA North Metropolitan, where she received a Diploma of Music Business.[8][9] In 2014, she also completed The Seed Fund's Management Workshop.[10]

Career

In 2015, Boots released her first record, Solitude, on Lost Highway Records Australia, an imprint of Universal Music Australia.[11] Boots collaborated with many musicians on her debut record. She co-wrote two songs, "Middle of Nowhere" and "No Stranger" with Vikki Thorn from The Waifs, the title track, "Solitude," with Davey Lane from You Am I. Alt-country musician Jordie Lane provided vocals on the duet "Lovin’ in The Fall," and Bill Chambers appears on the song, "Walk Away."[12] The recorded was recorded in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Spain and Utah.[13] Boots began writing the songs in 2012, then recorded the record in 2013, and then mixed it in 2014.[8] The record received overall positive reviews.[14][15][16][17][18]

In 2016, Boots played at the Americana Music Association's AmericanaFest, where she signed a distribution deal with Bloodshot Records.[19] She returned to AmericanaFest 2017 as part of the Bloodshot Records annual showcase.[20]

In 2018, Boots released her second full length record called Don't Talk About It on Bloodshot Records.[21] She wrote one song, which is sung a cappella, called "I Am a Woman" with Nashville-based musician Nikki Lane.[22][23] The record was produced by Beau Bedford and The Texas Gentlemen were the session band and was recorded in Dallas at Modern Electric Sound Recorders.[24][23]

In North America and Western Europe, Bloodshot Records is the U.S.-based distributor.[25] Island Records / Universal is the distributor across Australia, New Zealand, and through subsidiaries Eastern Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Personal life

Boots has said that her nom de plume, Ruby Boots, comes from the idea of being fiery and passionate (Ruby) and from the ideas of a wayfaring troubadour, a musician that travels around a lot, with boots implying moving around (Boots).[12]

Boots had vocal nodules, which she worked to remove using non-surgical methods. It required a three-year break from singing, during which time she took classes and ran local open mics.[8][26]

In 2016, Boots relocated to the United States, and now lives in Nashville.[23]

Honors and awards

Discography

Singles and EPs

  • 2010: Ruby Boots EP (self-released)
  • 2011: At Last EP (Walking Horse)
  • 2014: Solitude / Lovin' In The Fall feat Jordie Lane 7" (WH! Records)
  • 2014: Ruby Boots EP (Walking Horse Music/MGM)

LPs

Other

References

  1. ↑ "BMI Repertoire: Songwriter/Composer Rebecca Louise Chilcott". Broadcast Music, Inc.
  2. ↑ Familton, Chris (7 June 2016). "Ruby Boots and the Balance of Self-Preservation". No Depression.
  3. 1 2 3 Dwyer, Michael (15 May 2015). "Ruby Boots has travelled a long road to get here". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. ↑ Palmer, Sean (24 May 2012). "Just a little bit country". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. ↑ Collins, Simon (24 April 2015). "Ruby Boots releases debut album Solitude". The West Australian.
  6. ↑ Havercroft, Chris (28 April 2015). "Album Reviews: Ruby Boots". X-Press Magazine.
  7. ↑ Munday, Tom (19 January 2015). "Interview with Bex Chilcott (Ruby Boots) – Colosoul Magazine". Colosoul Magazine.
  8. 1 2 3 "Ruby Boots: From Her To Eternity". X-Press Magazine. 29 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Planting the Seeds of Success". North Metropolitan TAFE. 19 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Tips of the Trade: Self Management". APRA AMCOS. 3 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "Exclusive: Ruby Boots Signs To Lost Highway, Streams New Single". TheMusic. 15 January 2015.
  12. 1 2 3 "Past Recipients: Ruby Boots". Nashville Residency. Australian Government, Australia Council for the Arts. 2016.
  13. ↑ Rosie (7 May 2015). "5 Minutes With Ruby Boots". Rosemount Hotel.
  14. ↑ Familton, Chris (11 May 2015). "Ruby Boots - Solitude". No Depression.
  15. ↑ Mengel, Noel (24 April 2015). "Very model of a lonesome cowgirl". The Courier-Mail.
  16. ↑ Zuel, Bernard (8 May 2015). "Ruby Boots, Marlon Williams and Jasmine Rae reviewed". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  17. ↑ Barr, Peter (2010). "Ruby Boots". RTRFM / The Sound Alternative.
  18. ↑ Blackley, Graham (2015). "Ruby Boots : Solitude". Beat Magazine.
  19. ↑ Zanger, Josh (9 August 2017). "Ruby Boots Joins the Bloodshot Roster" (Press release). Bloodshot Records.
  20. ↑ Gage, Jeff (18 September 2017). "AmericanaFest 2017: 20 Best Things We Saw". Rolling Stone.
  21. ↑ Hill, Corbie (8 February 2018). "These Boots Were Made for Kicking Ass". No Depression.
  22. ↑ Heath, Matthew (26 April 2017). "Music fans ravin' about Silver Raven". The Advertiser (Adelaide).
  23. 1 2 3 Gage, Jeff (8 February 2018). "Plainspoken Singer Ruby Boots on New Album, Leaving Australia for Nashville". Rolling Stone.
  24. ↑ McKenna, Brittney (September 2017). "Features: Ruby Boots". The East Nashvillian.
  25. ↑ Zanger, Josh (9 August 2017). "Ruby Boots Joins the Bloodshot Roster". Bloodshot Records.
  26. ↑ Musiciio (19 February 2016). "Ruby Boots' Savvy Seven". Music Industry Inside Out.
  27. ↑ Dwyer, Michael (25 March 2016). "Ruby Boots wins Australia Council Nashville residency". The Sydney Morning Herald.
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