The Eagles, Don Henley, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Dan Fogelberg, America, Seals & Crofts, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Donovan, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, Don McLean, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, John Denver, Rodney Crowell, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, The Moody Blues, King Crimson, Procol Harum, The Beach Boys, The Dave Clark 5, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Zombies, Herman's Hermits, The Turtles, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Mamas & The Papas, The Hollies, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Rascals, The Troggs, The Kinks, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Bob Dylan, The Animals, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, Queen, Deep Purple, The Rolling Stones, Renaissance, Electric Light Orchestra, The Guess Who, The Band, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Robin Trower, Steppenwolf, Canned Heat, Iron Butterfly, Loggins & Messina, Billy Joel, Pure Prairie League, Poco, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, The Grateful Dead, Mott The Hoople, Aerosmith, Cream, Eric Clapton, Derek & The Dominos, Jeff Beck, Humble Pie, Ten Years After, Mountain, The Allman Brothers Band, Lynard Skynyrd, The Marshal Tucker Band, The Charlie Daniels Band, Journey, Pat Benatar, Red Rider, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Peter Frampton, Blind Faith, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Savoy Brown, AC/DC, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Bad Company, The Steve Miller Band, Little Feat, Spirit, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Grand Funk Railroad, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Joe Cocker, The James Gang, Joe Walsh, The Doobie Brothers, Boston, The J. Geils Band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Cars, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Van Halen, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Rockpile, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike & The Mechanics, Todd Rundgren, Toto, The Smithereens, Bruce Hornsby, Gerry Rafferty, Christopher Cross, Joe Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Nils Lofgren, Ian Cussick, Dire Straits, Leon Russell, John Mayall, The Alan Parsons Project, Uriah Heep, The Police, Sting, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp, Hall & Oates, Squeeze, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Winter, The Edgar Winter Group, Rick Derringer, The Average White Band, Tina Turner, Sly & The Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Kinky Friedman, Warren Zevon, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, (plus the Jazz Rock Fusion of Chick Corea's Return To Forever, the poetry of Robert Frost, the drawings of M.C. Escher, and too many more to mention) and always Hank Williams, as inspirations.
Musictogousa Songwriter's Network is playing Ron Rutherford! ~Live Show Saturday Nights from 6 PM to 11 PM EST~ *Tune In Here* Make your requests via email to: Show Host - Bert, online on the website or stop into the chat room during the show and make requests. Ron might even be there!
*For the full blown 11 song "play straight through" Lone Wolf experience please listen to the Reverb Nation widget on the left side of the page. I gratefully and wholeheartedly thank you for listening, and for the support of not only my music but all music, especially independent music!
Podcast Host/Producers: get your freak flag flyin' Lone Wolf tracks from: Podsafe Music Network.
Internet Radio DJs: get Ron's Digital Press Kit (DPK) and Lone Wolf HiFi or LoFi tracks from: AirPlay Direct.
Film and TV Music Supervisors: get Ron's country/southern/classic rockin' Lone Wolf tracks from: Music Supervisor.
Reviews
The album is getting rave reviews, such as the following:
Author - Peter Darmi/Cloudcap Productions, Inc. "Where did this guy come from? Every once in a while someone appears out of the blue that knocks your socks off. The 'teasers' on his website didn't do the CD justice. Ron has a first class product. I hope John Q. Public has the chance to hear (and buy) work from this talented country artist."
Ron was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Texas, primarily Dallas. He eventually landed in New York City where he pursued his love for music and now continues his passion in the Los Angeles area. He has written over 300 songs, culminating in his recent decision to create an independent label and release his music to the world on his own terms.
"My songs are straight from the heart of life experience. The lyrics say things I feel people will truly connect with because they too have been there, done that. Music should stimulate the mind and rock the soul. It does exactly that for me - that's why I had such a great time making the album. Now it's there for everyone to enjoy." - Ron Rutherford
Invites & Thank Yous!
You are warmly invited to come join Ron's friend and fan base on any and all of his web presences. *The lights on and the doors open so y'all come on in, take a load off and sit a spell ya hear? Well aw right! ;^)
Ron would like to thank the tremendous support he has received from the Podcasting community and Internet radio folks around the globe; the airplay, interviews, guest appearances, etc. are much appreciated!
And, on a personal note folks: this music is meant to be played LOUD so crank it up!
Freak Flag, or as y'all know I like to say, "keep your freak flag flyin'!"
What does the term "freak flag" mean I've been asked. What does it mean to "keep your freak flag flyin'?" Well, the song lyric explains it from my viewpoint, but here's a good definition from the Urban Dictionary: "a characteristic, mannerism, or appearance of a person, either subtle or overt, which implies unique, eccentric, creative, adventurous or unconventional thinking."
Ron's Bio or One Sheet (as it is known in the music business)
Ron Rutherford is a man whose life has been built around music.
He fondly recalls bouncing on the back seat of his Father’s Chevy Bel Air to The Beatles singing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the radio.
“It was a typically beautiful Dallas, Texas day,” he says, “blue skies and fair weather cumulus clouds out the windshield as we sped down the highway.” It proved to be a seminal ride. He has been inspired by and passionate about music ever since.
Ron played piano as a kid in Texas. Moving to New York City as a young man, he took up guitar.
While living in New York, he played and sang around Manhattan and the Northeast; did some television and jingle work; was written up in the New York Times for his performances with The Rutherford & Steward Band; and wrote and performed briefly with legendary rock pianist Nicky Hopkins.
Ron Rutherford’s musical influences are eclectic and diverse including such artists as: The Eagles, Don Henley, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, The Steve Miller Band, Van Morrison, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Band, The Allman Brothers, Creedence, Little Feat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, Traffic, Leon Russell, Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp, Rodney Crowell, Warren Zevon and Hank Williams.
Although growing up listening to and loving Rock and Roll on the radio and records, he had country music in his ears wherever he went, just from living in Texas – and both had a profound impact on him.
Ron Rutherford’s music is something familiar you’ve never heard before – stories of love, loss, insight, and inspiration. Picture a full moon over a long lost trail and a lone wolf that beckons the listener to follow to the end.
Ron Rutherford’s album, Lone Wolf, ends too soon.
A potent mixture of Country Rock, Southern Rock and Classic Rock with elements of Blues and Pop. A unique voice and down-to-the-bone songs combined with the sounds of some of the finest musicians you’ve ever heard.
