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{{short description|American singer}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_place = United States
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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[Alternative rock|alternative]], [[jazz]], [[Country music|country]], [[blues]]
| genre = Rock, [[Alternative rock|alternative]], [[jazz]], [[Country music|country]], [[blues]]
| occupation = [[Singing|Singer]], [[songwriter]], [[Record producer|producer]], [[composer]]
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, producer, composer
| instrument = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[piano]], [[ukulele]], [[whistling]]
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano, [[ukulele]], [[whistling]]
| years_active = 2009 — present
| years_active = 2009–present
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==Career==
==Career==
The Ruby Friedman Orchestra has been in studio in New Orleans, in New York City with Josh Valleau at The Glass Wall, with [[Peter Malick]]<ref>[http://www.petermalick.com] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> at OCL Studios <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oclstudios.com/|title=Recording Studio &#124; OCL Studios &#124; Canada|website=Oclstudios.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> in Calgary, and at his studio in Los Angeles. Final recording, production and mixing were done by [[Alex Elena]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alexelenatv.com/home.html|title=Alex Elena|website=Alexelenatv.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and Topher Mohr<ref>[http://www.tophermohr.com/] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> at Beethoven Studios in Culver City. The band released their debut album, ''Gem'' on November 11, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/ruby-friedman-ventures-into-new-territory-with-her-first-lp/article/464417|title=Ruby Friedman ventures into new territory with her first LP (Includes interview)|date=3 May 2016|website=Digitaljournal.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> The first single from the album, "I'm Not Your Friend", was released in June 2016<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/post/ruby-friedmann-orchestra-im-not-your-friend-audio-premiere/] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref>
The Ruby Friedman Orchestra has been in studio in New Orleans, in New York City with Josh Valleau at The Glass Wall, with [[Peter Malick]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.petermalick.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2022-07-15 |archive-date=2021-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218054635/http://www.petermalick.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> at OCL Studios<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oclstudios.com/|title=Recording Studio &#124; OCL Studios &#124; Canada|website=Oclstudios.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> in Calgary, and at his studio in Los Angeles. Final recording, production and mixing were done by [[Alex Elena]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alexelenatv.com/home.html|title=Alex Elena|website=Alexelenatv.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and Topher Mohr<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tophermohr.com/ |title=Topher Mohr Home |access-date=2016-03-28 |archive-date=2016-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504214833/http://www.tophermohr.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> at Beethoven Studios in Culver City. The band released their debut album, ''Gem'' on November 11, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/ruby-friedman-ventures-into-new-territory-with-her-first-lp/article/464417|title=Ruby Friedman ventures into new territory with her first LP (Includes interview)|date=3 May 2016|website=Digitaljournal.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> The first single from the album, "I'm Not Your Friend", was released in June 2016<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/post/ruby-friedmann-orchestra-im-not-your-friend-audio-premiere/ |title=Ruby Friedman Orchestra – "I'm Not Your Friend" (Audio) (Premiere) &#124; PopMatters |access-date=2016-06-20 |archive-date=2016-06-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621164829/http://www.popmatters.com/post/ruby-friedmann-orchestra-im-not-your-friend-audio-premiere/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In late 2019, Ruby Friedman recorded with [[Mitchell Froom]] for her upcoming release entitled ''Late Afternoon Highs''. The single entitled "Teardrop Trailer" has been released and first premiered on [[KCSN]] by DJ [[Nic Harcourt]] on radio and [[buzzbands.la]] in online media.
In late 2019, Ruby Friedman recorded with [[Mitchell Froom]] for her upcoming release entitled ''Late Afternoon Highs''. The single entitled "Teardrop Trailer" has been released and first premiered on [[KCSN]] by DJ [[Nic Harcourt]] on radio and [[buzzbands.la]] in online media.
The version of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive",<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiE_Bk8FOY0|title=You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive Video|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> was featured in the Season Five finale of ''[[Justified (TV series)|Justified]]''. [[Graham Yost]], creator and Executive Producer of the series, discussed the use of the Ruby Friedman version in the show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2014/04/09/justified-season-5-finale-postmortem/2|title=Graham Yost ''EW'' Justified Season 5 Post-Mortem|website=Ew.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>
The version of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive",<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiE_Bk8FOY0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/wiE_Bk8FOY0 |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive Video|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> was featured in the Season Five finale of ''[[Justified (TV series)|Justified]]''. [[Graham Yost]], creator and Executive Producer of the series, discussed the use of the Ruby Friedman version in the show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2014/04/09/justified-season-5-finale-postmortem|title=Graham Yost ''EW'' Justified Season 5 Post-Mortem|website=Ew.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>


Her version of the song<ref name="auto3"/> was also selected for use in the Emmy-winning Reveal<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revealnews.org/|title=Reveal &#124; from The Center for Investigative Reporting|website=Revealnews.org|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> documentary, ''The Dead Unknown'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vNQXsvrRU|title=Dead Unknown Part 1 Mountain Jane Doe|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN4ZsjgUO-4|title=The Dead Unknown Part 2 The Exhumation|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05KRjEqEcl8|title=The Dead Unknown Part 3 What Secrets Lie Beneath|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> an investigative report on a 1969 cold case regarding the disappearance and murder of a young woman, in Harlan, Kentucky, in June 1969.
Her version of the song<ref name="auto3"/> was also selected for use in the Emmy-winning Reveal<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revealnews.org/|title=Reveal &#124; from The Center for Investigative Reporting|website=Revealnews.org|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> documentary, ''The Dead Unknown'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vNQXsvrRU |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312233611/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0vNQXsvrRU |archive-date=2016-03-12 |url-status=dead|title=Dead Unknown Part 1 Mountain Jane Doe|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN4ZsjgUO-4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313222841/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN4ZsjgUO-4 |archive-date=2016-03-13 |url-status=dead|title=The Dead Unknown Part 2 The Exhumation|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05KRjEqEcl8|title=The Dead Unknown Part 3 What Secrets Lie Beneath|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> an investigative report on a 1969 cold case regarding the disappearance and murder of a young woman, in Harlan, Kentucky, in June 1969.


In late 2015, The [[Golden Globe Award]] and [[Emmy Award]] winning [[Amazon Studios]] TV show ''[[Transparent (TV series)|Transparent]]'' selected the arrangement featuring her vocals on the [[Gina Villalobos]]/Eric Colvin<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://feverpitchsfx.com/|title=Feverpitch Sound Effects.|website=Feverpitchsfx.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> produced version<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ginavillalobos.bandcamp.com/track/family-affair-derivative-work|title="Family Affair" (derivative work), by Gina Villalobos & Erik Colvin feat. Ruby Friedman|website=Ginavillalobos.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> of the [[Sly and the Family Stone]] hit ''Family Affair'' for use in the trailer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluxHR9pkdQ|title=Official Amazon Studio Transparent Season 2 Trailer|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> promoting the launch of Season 2.
In late 2015, The [[Golden Globe Award]] and [[Emmy Award]] winning [[Amazon Studios]] TV show ''[[Transparent (TV series)|Transparent]]'' selected the arrangement featuring her vocals on the [[Gina Villalobos]]/Eric Colvin<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://feverpitchsfx.com/|title=Feverpitch Sound Effects.|website=Feverpitchsfx.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> produced version<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ginavillalobos.bandcamp.com/track/family-affair-derivative-work|title="Family Affair" (derivative work), by Gina Villalobos & Erik Colvin feat. Ruby Friedman|website=Ginavillalobos.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> of the [[Sly and the Family Stone]] hit ''Family Affair'' for use in the trailer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluxHR9pkdQ|title=Official Amazon Studio Transparent Season 2 Trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> promoting the launch of Season 2.


In 2015, Ruby Friedman performed the vocals on the song, "Hunt You Down"<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hunt-you-down-feat.-ruby-friedman/id978697820|title=Connecting to Apple Music.|website=Itunes.apple.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> for the [[CLIO Awards|CLIO]] award-winning<ref>[http://www.keyartaward.com/winners/2015/gm_avt/entry.cfm?entryid=501511342&ispartofcampaign=0&index=2] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> advertising campaign for the launch of the [[Sony PS4]] game, ''[[Bloodborne]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/bloodborne/|title=Bloodborne - Games &#124; PlayStation®|website=PlayStation.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nKW9kTjsps/|title=Bloodborne YouTube PS4 30 Second The Hunt Begins TV Commercial|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/thehithousemusic/the-hit-house-hunt-you-down-bloodborne-official-tv-commercial-the-hunt-begins-sony-ps4|title=The Hit House - "Hunt You Down" (Bloodborne - Official TV Commercial: The Hunt Begins &#124; Sony PS4)|accessdate=2 February 2021|website=Soundcloud.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Crk_GpxGQE&list=PLtQuBez_qBaQkxZLwmFWvvbWMMSLPFR60/|title=Bloodborne YouTube PS4 90 second Cut You Down (The Hunt Begins) trailer|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> The song is a collaboration with [[The Hit House Music]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehithouse.com/|title=The Hit House|website=Thehithouse.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and was written by Scott Miller and William Hunt. It was recorded by Wyn Davis<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTotal.Access.Recording|title=Log into Facebook|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> in Los Angeles, and by Ruby Friedman at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans. The Petrol Advertising campaign using the song won the Golden Trailer Award for best Video Game TV Spot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/2015-golden-trailer-awards-winners/|title=2015 Golden Trailer Awards Winners Revealed|date=7 May 2015|website=Slashfilm.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> The song was released as a single in conjunction with availability of the game.<ref name="auto1"/>
In 2015, Ruby Friedman performed the vocals on the song, "Hunt You Down"<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hunt-you-down-feat.-ruby-friedman/id978697820|title=Connecting to Apple Music.|website=Itunes.apple.com|date=19 March 2015|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> for the [[CLIO Awards|CLIO]] award-winning<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.keyartaward.com/winners/2015/gm_avt/entry.cfm?entryid=501511342&ispartofcampaign=0&index=2 |title=CLIO Key Art Awards 2015 |access-date=2015-11-22 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232630/http://www.keyartaward.com/winners/2015/gm_avt/entry.cfm?entryid=501511342&ispartofcampaign=0&index=2 |url-status=dead }}</ref> advertising campaign for the launch of the [[Sony PS4]] game, ''[[Bloodborne]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/bloodborne/|title=Bloodborne – Games &#124; PlayStation®|website=PlayStation.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nKW9kTjsps/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/1nKW9kTjsps |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Bloodborne YouTube PS4 30 Second The Hunt Begins TV Commercial|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/thehithousemusic/the-hit-house-hunt-you-down-bloodborne-official-tv-commercial-the-hunt-begins-sony-ps4|title=The Hit House – "Hunt You Down" (Bloodborne – Official TV Commercial: The Hunt Begins &#124; Sony PS4)|accessdate=2 February 2021|website=Soundcloud.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Crk_GpxGQE&list=PLtQuBez_qBaQkxZLwmFWvvbWMMSLPFR60/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/2Crk_GpxGQE |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Bloodborne YouTube PS4 90 second Cut You Down (The Hunt Begins) trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The song is a collaboration with [[The Hit House Music]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehithouse.com/|title=The Hit House|website=Thehithouse.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and was written by Scott Miller and William Hunt. It was recorded by Wyn Davis<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTotal.Access.Recording|title=Log into Facebook|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> in Los Angeles, and by Ruby Friedman at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans. The Petrol Advertising campaign using the song won the Golden Trailer Award for best Video Game TV Spot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/2015-golden-trailer-awards-winners/|title=2015 Golden Trailer Awards Winners Revealed|date=7 May 2015|website=Slashfilm.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> The song was released as a single in conjunction with availability of the game.<ref name="auto1"/>


In March 2015, the EP, ''Song of the Demimonde'' was released, containing seven tracks of her most-requested cover material. "House of the Rising Sun", the last song on the EP,> was recorded at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans with New Orleans piano player [[Tom McDermott (musician)|Tom McDermott]],<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=http://mcdermottmusic.com/|title=Tom McDermott Music|website=Mcdermottmusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and [[Smashing Pumpkins]] violinist, [[Ysanne Spevack]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://ilovestrings.com/|title=☆ I Love Strings|website=Ilovestrings.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>
In March 2015, the EP, ''Song of the Demimonde'' was released, containing seven tracks of her most-requested cover material. "House of the Rising Sun", the last song on the EP,> was recorded at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans with New Orleans piano player [[Tom McDermott (musician)|Tom McDermott]],<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=http://mcdermottmusic.com/|title=Tom McDermott Music|website=Mcdermottmusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and [[Smashing Pumpkins]] violinist, [[Ysanne Spevack]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://ilovestrings.com/|title=☆ I Love Strings|website=Ilovestrings.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>


She has also performed with McDermott, and [[Ysanne Spevack]], in New Orleans,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hbo.com/treme|title=Treme|website=Hbo.comojas|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Emmy Award]] and [[Grammy Award]]-nominated TV series ''[[Treme (TV series)|Treme]]''),<ref name="auto2"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.stlpublicradio.org/beacon|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101000645/https://www.stlbeacon.org/|url-status=dead|title=St. Louis Beacon|archivedate=1 November 2013|website=St. Louis Public Radio|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> In both April 2015 and 2016, she performed at Buffa's and at the Lagnaippe Stage for [[Jazzfest]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nojazzfest.com/|title=Splash|website=Nojazzfest.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> with McDermott and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.auroranealand.com/|title=Aurora Nealand|website=AurornNealand.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>
She has also performed with McDermott, and [[Ysanne Spevack]], in New Orleans,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hbo.com/treme|title=Treme|website=Hbo.comojas|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Emmy Award]] and [[Grammy Award]]-nominated TV series ''[[Treme (TV series)|Treme]]''),<ref name="auto2"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.stlpublicradio.org/beacon|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101000645/https://www.stlbeacon.org/|url-status=dead|title=St. Louis Beacon|archivedate=1 November 2013|website=St. Louis Public Radio|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> In both April 2015 and 2016, she performed at Buffa's and at the Lagnaippe Stage for [[Jazzfest]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nojazzfest.com/|title=Splash|website=Nojazzfest.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> with McDermott and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.auroranealand.com/|title=Aurora Nealand|website=AuroraNealand.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>


She has been retained by the estate of 20th Century [[Academy Award]] film song composer [[Harry Warren]]<ref>[http://www.harrywarrenmusic.com/frameset.html ] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> to re-imagine and record some of the extensive Harry Warren catalog. The catalog consists of hundreds of songs, from Academy Award winners to unfinished works in process. Several of these recordings, "Rose Tattoo", "Ungrateful Heart", and "Welcome to the Party" are included on the ''Song of the Demimonde'' EP.
She has been retained by the estate of 20th Century [[Academy Award]] film song composer [[Harry Warren]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.harrywarrenmusic.com/frameset.html |title=Framesetharry |access-date=2011-06-21 |archive-date=2010-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211094923/http://www.harrywarrenmusic.com/frameset.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> to re-imagine and record some of the extensive Harry Warren catalog. The catalog consists of hundreds of songs, from Academy Award winners to unfinished works in process. Several of these recordings, "Rose Tattoo", "Ungrateful Heart", and "Welcome to the Party" are included on the ''Song of the Demimonde'' EP.


In 2014, Ruby Friedman was commissioned to perform two songs, including the title track, on a tribute album, ''Life'', honoring the life and music of [[Tarka Cordell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tarkamusic.com/index.html|title=Tarka Music &#124; LIFE featuring Lily Allen, Citizen Cope, Evan Dando|website=Tarkamusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> (produced by Alex Elena). Other contributing vocalists on the album include [[Lily Allen]], [[Imani Coppola]], and [[Evan Dando]].
In 2014, Ruby Friedman was commissioned to perform two songs, including the title track, on a tribute album, ''Life'', honoring the life and music of [[Tarka Cordell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tarkamusic.com/index.html|title=Tarka Music &#124; LIFE featuring Lily Allen, Citizen Cope, Evan Dando|website=Tarkamusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> (produced by Alex Elena). Other contributing vocalists on the album include [[Lily Allen]], [[Imani Coppola]], and [[Evan Dando]].


Her original songs have been selected for promotional use on NBC and have been licensed internationally for continued use in the Got Talent franchise. Her songs or vocals have also been licensed for use by [[Fox Sports]] and numerous movie and video game trailers, recently in 2017 trailers for the film Marshall and Netflix miniseries Godless. The original song, ''Drowned'', was also featured in Season Three of the television show [[Sons of Anarchy]]. She composed extensive original score for the 2018 World Cup special Phenoms on [[Fox Sports]]. She was commissioned to compose and perform the official theme song for author [[Kim Michele Richardson]]'s [[New York Times bestseller]] ''[[The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek]]'' to be used in various advertising platforms and future media. She has recently been co-writing compositions for the upcoming [[Wynonna Judd]] album. Her original music is regularly supported by [[KCRW]] as well many other independent radio stations.
Her original songs have been selected for promotional use on NBC and have been licensed internationally for continued use in the Got Talent franchise. Her songs or vocals have also been licensed for use by [[Fox Sports]] and numerous movie and video game trailers, recently in 2017 trailers for the film Marshall and Netflix miniseries Godless. The original song, ''Drowned'', was also featured in Season Three of the television show [[Sons of Anarchy]]. She composed extensive original score for the 2018 World Cup special Phenoms on [[Fox Sports]]. She was commissioned to compose and perform the official theme song for author [[Kim Michele Richardson]]'s [[New York Times bestseller]] ''[[The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek]]'' to be used in various advertising platforms and future media. She has recently been co-writing compositions for the upcoming [[Wynonna Judd]] album. Her original music is regularly supported by [[KCRW]] as well many other independent radio stations.


Ruby Friedman Orchestra has toured with [[Brian Wilson]] and [[Jeff Bridges]] She has also provided live backup vocals for many legends as well including [[Donovan]] and [[Heart (band)|Heart]]. When in Los Angeles, she has headlined at the [[House of Blues]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houseofblues.com/|title=House of Blues &#124; House of Blues|website=Houseofblues.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Troubadour (West Hollywood, California)|The Troubadour]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://troubadour.com/|title=Troubadour|website=Troubadour.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[The Viper Room]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.viperroom.com/|title=The Viper Room|website=Viperroom.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Hotel Café]], Los Globos,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://clublosglobos.com/|title=Club Los Globos - Late Night Dance Club|website=Clublosglobos.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Echoplex (venue)|Echoplex]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theecho.com/|title=The Echo Official site|website=Theecho.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and [[Pershing Square (Los Angeles)|Pershing Square]]. She has made numerous invited guest appearances, including performances with [[Bernard Fowler]], with [[Grammy Award]] nominee [[Scott Healy]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluedogmusic.com/|title=Scott Healy|website=Bluedogmusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> with the [[Jeff Goldblum]]<ref>[http://rockwell-la.inticketing.com/events/482486/jeff-goldblum-and-the-mildred-snitzer-orchestra/] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> jazz ensemble, and at many events at the Sayers Club.<ref>[http://sbe.com/nightlife/brands/thesayersclub/] {{dead link|date=February 2021}}</ref> She performed an acoustic invitation only show, at the Turn Gallery in Soho,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turngallerynyc.com/|title=TURN|website=Turngallerynyc.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> accompanied by [[Imani Coppola]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://imanicoppola.com/|title=Quạt công nghiệp » Vinazan.co.ltd|website=Vinazan.co.ltd|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> Matthew Steer, Maiya Sykes, Ben Crippin Taylor, and Conor Brendan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reverbnation.com/conorbrendan|title=Conor Brendan Reverbnation site|website=Reverbnation.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>
Ruby Friedman Orchestra has toured with [[Brian Wilson]] and [[Jeff Bridges]] She has also provided live backup vocals for many legends as well including [[Donovan]] and [[Heart (band)|Heart]]. When in Los Angeles, she has headlined at the [[House of Blues]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houseofblues.com/|title=House of Blues &#124; House of Blues|website=Houseofblues.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Troubadour (West Hollywood, California)|The Troubadour]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://troubadour.com/|title=Troubadour|website=Troubadour.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[The Viper Room]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.viperroom.com/|title=The Viper Room|website=Viperroom.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Hotel Café]], Los Globos,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://clublosglobos.com/|title=Club Los Globos – Late Night Dance Club|website=Clublosglobos.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> [[Echoplex (venue)|Echoplex]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theecho.com/|title=The Echo Official site|website=Theecho.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> and [[Pershing Square (Los Angeles)|Pershing Square]]. She has made numerous invited guest appearances, including performances with [[Bernard Fowler]], with [[Grammy Award]] nominee [[Scott Healy]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluedogmusic.com/|title=Scott Healy|website=Bluedogmusic.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> with the [[Jeff Goldblum]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rockwell-la.inticketing.com/events/482486/jeff-goldblum-and-the-mildred-snitzer-orchestra/ |title=Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Tickets on March 25, 2015 at Rockwell: Table & Stage −2014 Guest Artist in Los Angeles, CA from Rockwell LA |access-date=2015-03-20 |archive-date=2015-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321112205/http://rockwell-la.inticketing.com/events/482486/jeff-goldblum-and-the-mildred-snitzer-orchestra |url-status=dead }}</ref> jazz ensemble, and at many events at the Sayers Club.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sbe.com/nightlife/brands/thesayersclub/ |title=The Sayers Club - Live Music Los Angeles - Hollywood Nightclub &#124; SBE.com |access-date=2014-04-18 |archive-date=2014-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015639/http://sbe.com/nightlife/brands/thesayersclub/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> She performed an acoustic invitation only show, at the Turn Gallery in Soho,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.turngallerynyc.com/|title=TURN|website=Turngallerynyc.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> accompanied by [[Imani Coppola]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://imanicoppola.com/|title=Quạt công nghiệp » Vinazan.co.ltd|website=Vinazan.co.ltd|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref> Matthew Steer, Maiya Sykes, Ben Crippin Taylor, and Conor Brendan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reverbnation.com/conorbrendan|title=Conor Brendan Reverbnation site|website=Reverbnation.com|accessdate=2 February 2021}}</ref>


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*[http://www.rubyfriedmanorchestra.com/ Ruby Friedman Official Site]
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*[https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/trade-fiction-paperback/ Paperback Trade Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - The New York Times]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/trade-fiction-paperback/ Paperback Trade Fiction Books – Best Sellers – Books – The New York Times]


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Ruby Friedman
BornUnited States
GenresRock, alternative, jazz, country, blues
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, ukulele, whistling
Years active2009–present
Websiterubyfriedmanorchestra.com

Ruby Friedman is an American singer/songwriter/composer, with roots in New Orleans, New York, and Los Angeles. She is the leader of the Ruby Friedman Orchestra.[1][2]

Career[edit]

The Ruby Friedman Orchestra has been in studio in New Orleans, in New York City with Josh Valleau at The Glass Wall, with Peter Malick[3] at OCL Studios[4] in Calgary, and at his studio in Los Angeles. Final recording, production and mixing were done by Alex Elena[5] and Topher Mohr[6] at Beethoven Studios in Culver City. The band released their debut album, Gem on November 11, 2016.[7] The first single from the album, "I'm Not Your Friend", was released in June 2016[8]

In late 2019, Ruby Friedman recorded with Mitchell Froom for her upcoming release entitled Late Afternoon Highs. The single entitled "Teardrop Trailer" has been released and first premiered on KCSN by DJ Nic Harcourt on radio and buzzbands.la in online media.

The version of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive",[9] was featured in the Season Five finale of Justified. Graham Yost, creator and Executive Producer of the series, discussed the use of the Ruby Friedman version in the show.[10]

Her version of the song[9] was also selected for use in the Emmy-winning Reveal[11] documentary, The Dead Unknown,[12][13][14] an investigative report on a 1969 cold case regarding the disappearance and murder of a young woman, in Harlan, Kentucky, in June 1969.

In late 2015, The Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award winning Amazon Studios TV show Transparent selected the arrangement featuring her vocals on the Gina Villalobos/Eric Colvin[15] produced version[16] of the Sly and the Family Stone hit Family Affair for use in the trailer[17] promoting the launch of Season 2.

In 2015, Ruby Friedman performed the vocals on the song, "Hunt You Down"[18] for the CLIO award-winning[19] advertising campaign for the launch of the Sony PS4 game, Bloodborne.[20][21][22][23] The song is a collaboration with The Hit House Music,[24] and was written by Scott Miller and William Hunt. It was recorded by Wyn Davis[25] in Los Angeles, and by Ruby Friedman at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans. The Petrol Advertising campaign using the song won the Golden Trailer Award for best Video Game TV Spot.[26] The song was released as a single in conjunction with availability of the game.[18]

In March 2015, the EP, Song of the Demimonde was released, containing seven tracks of her most-requested cover material. "House of the Rising Sun", the last song on the EP,> was recorded at Word of Mouth Recording Studios in New Orleans with New Orleans piano player Tom McDermott,[27] and Smashing Pumpkins violinist, Ysanne Spevack.[28]

She has also performed with McDermott, and Ysanne Spevack, in New Orleans,[29] Emmy Award and Grammy Award-nominated TV series Treme),[27][30][28] In both April 2015 and 2016, she performed at Buffa's and at the Lagnaippe Stage for Jazzfest[31] with McDermott and others.[32]

She has been retained by the estate of 20th Century Academy Award film song composer Harry Warren[33] to re-imagine and record some of the extensive Harry Warren catalog. The catalog consists of hundreds of songs, from Academy Award winners to unfinished works in process. Several of these recordings, "Rose Tattoo", "Ungrateful Heart", and "Welcome to the Party" are included on the Song of the Demimonde EP.

In 2014, Ruby Friedman was commissioned to perform two songs, including the title track, on a tribute album, Life, honoring the life and music of Tarka Cordell,[34] (produced by Alex Elena). Other contributing vocalists on the album include Lily Allen, Imani Coppola, and Evan Dando.

Her original songs have been selected for promotional use on NBC and have been licensed internationally for continued use in the Got Talent franchise. Her songs or vocals have also been licensed for use by Fox Sports and numerous movie and video game trailers, recently in 2017 trailers for the film Marshall and Netflix miniseries Godless. The original song, Drowned, was also featured in Season Three of the television show Sons of Anarchy. She composed extensive original score for the 2018 World Cup special Phenoms on Fox Sports. She was commissioned to compose and perform the official theme song for author Kim Michele Richardson's New York Times bestseller The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek to be used in various advertising platforms and future media. She has recently been co-writing compositions for the upcoming Wynonna Judd album. Her original music is regularly supported by KCRW as well many other independent radio stations.

Ruby Friedman Orchestra has toured with Brian Wilson and Jeff Bridges She has also provided live backup vocals for many legends as well including Donovan and Heart. When in Los Angeles, she has headlined at the House of Blues,[35] The Troubadour,[36] The Viper Room,[37] Hotel Café, Los Globos,[38] Echoplex,[39] and Pershing Square. She has made numerous invited guest appearances, including performances with Bernard Fowler, with Grammy Award nominee Scott Healy,[40] with the Jeff Goldblum[41] jazz ensemble, and at many events at the Sayers Club.[42] She performed an acoustic invitation only show, at the Turn Gallery in Soho,[43] accompanied by Imani Coppola,[44] Matthew Steer, Maiya Sykes, Ben Crippin Taylor, and Conor Brendan.[45]

Discography[edit]

Release date Title Label
2011 "Drowned" (Single) Self-released
2014 "Life" (Single) Room 609 Records
2014 "Home or Out of Range" (Single) Room 609 Records
2014 "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" (Single) Self-released
2015 "Song of the Demimonde" (EP) Self-released
2015 "Hunt You Down" (Single) The Hit House
2016 "I'm Not Your Friend" (Single) Self-released
2016 Gem (Album) Pulchrum
2016 "House of the Rising Sun (feat. Tom McDermott & Ysanne Spevack)"' (Single) Self-released
2018 "Un4GvN" (feat. Two Beards)" (Single) Two Beards Productions
2019 "Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" (Single) Pulchrum
2019 "Journey On A Bullet" (feat. Gentleman Alchemists) (single) Pulchrum
2019 "Teardrop Trailer” Mothership Music
2020 "Aint Got Your Money” Ruby Friedman Orchestra
2022 "The Book Woman’s Daughter" Ruby Friedman Orchestra

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  9. ^ a b "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive Video". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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  17. ^ "Official Amazon Studio Transparent Season 2 Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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External links[edit]

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