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The Vita Ruins
Indie / Rock / Experimental

"Currently in the studio..."

Washington DC
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   The Vita Ruins: General Info
Member Since1/15/2006
Band Websitethevitaruins.com
Band MembersTim Kratzer - Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Greg Balleza - Guitars, Keys, Vocals
Ian Wright - Bass
Rob Hart - Drums/Percussion

Former Members:
Dave Phillips - Bass
Mike Seaner - Drums

Griggs' Diagnosis @ 9:30 Club



InfluencesInterpol, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, Air, Wolf Parade, Jimi Hendrix, Doves, Wilco, Sigur Ros, Badly Drawn Boy, Elbow, The Beatles, M83, Mogwai, Zero 7, Travis, Joy Division, Blur, Belle & Sebastian, South, Damien Rice, Ambulance LTD, Beck, Elliot Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Bright Eyes, Coldplay, Ours, Magnet, Ryan Adams, Wolf Parade, U2, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Secret Machines, The Velvet Teen, The Strokes, The Smiths, The Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, New Order, The Shins, Kings of Leon, The Walkmen, Sunset Rubdown, The Flaming Lips, Broken Social Scene, The Dears, Jeff Buckley, The Arcade Fire and many more.
Record LabelNone
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 25 2008 9:30P
Rock and Roll Hotel with The Jaguar Club & More Humans WASHINGTON, Washington DC

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   About The Vita Ruins


** DOWNLOAD OUR EP FREE HERE **


Thanks For Your Concern (But We're Okay) is complete with the awesome work by our good friends Diana Tolin (artwork) and Rob Azarcon (design/layout). It contains the following tracks:

1. Godspeed To That Polytheist
2. Alien
3. My Last Days On Earth
4. The Song of Ariel

If you would still like a hard copy of the EP you can order them directly through us via PayPal (It will help us out). US orders are $5.00 and International orders are $7.00, shipping included. Just select the option you want and click the button below. If you do not wish to use PayPal, please shoot us a message for alternatives.
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The Vita Ruins's Friends Comments
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The Jaguar Club





Jul 21 2008 1:52 PM

Oh but you have no idea how excited we are to take in your mix of Radiohead and Interpol inflected Indie-Synth Rock/Pop!
miss bee.tee.bee.





Jul 13 2008 9:02 PM

haven't stopped by here in a minute.
new songs?
i've been booted from the top 209502?
we're going to have a lot to talk about.
and not really due to the songs or being booted, but more due to not seeing you in like, 5 months.
Caverns





Jun 7 2008 12:29 PM

Hope you can make it out for this show! Your support is needed...

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PeTeR





Apr 9 2008 12:18 PM

i know your cousin paul you guys rock
New Rock Church of Fire





Mar 25 2008 6:56 AM

hey dudes
3/29 hotel big
Mike Smirnoff





Feb 28 2008 11:11 PM

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hey guys come on out to IOTA! then I won't only run into you at random black cat shows...
Art Whino





Feb 19 2008 6:57 PM

Mark your Calendar! Feb 22nd is the solo show for JoKa. Music by HoneyLab's DJ Eddie Twain. The music will be broadcast live by Orcradio. com. 13 New artistist added to the Art Whino Collabortive as well!

Ryguy





Feb 7 2008 2:37 PM

i still need to check out the new songs...and you all need to play another show/release the new CD.
Sara





Feb 4 2008 5:15 PM

Miss you guys!!!
jeff





Jan 21 2008 6:41 PM

Hey guys,
Thanks for putting on a crazy set on the 11th. I am continually impressed each time i go to one of your shows. See you at the next one!
-Jeff
Roddy





Jan 15 2008 7:39 AM

great show, as always. and special thanks to greg and ian for the buttons! (yep, i'm That guy...)
Lejeune





Jan 14 2008 7:41 AM

'twas an honor to play with you gentlemen on fri. meg is right--scintillating set.
Campfires & Battlefields





Jan 13 2008 4:04 PM

The Coffin Dodgers demo is just insane! At the risk of indulging a cliche, Rock On!
meg





Jan 12 2008 9:05 AM

That was an awesome show last night! I was glad to finally see you guys live - hopefully I'll be able to catch another one of your shows soon.
bren





Jan 12 2008 1:43 AM

nice job! black cat kicks ass
Roddy





Jan 8 2008 8:24 AM

We're looking forward to ringing in my 30th birthday with you guys at the Black Cat this Friday... Best wishes for a great show!
Innisfallen





Jan 4 2008 11:34 PM

Dear Vita Ruins,

After 10-month painstaking process, innisfallen's Butterfly Effect music video is out! Please check it out and give some comments on it.

Thanks a lot and happy 2008!



innisfallen
Becky





Jan 4 2008 8:09 PM

You guys have an awesome sound! I can't wait until you come back to Philadelphia.
Art Whino





Jan 4 2008 10:55 AM

Mark your Calendar! Jan 18th is the solo show for J. Coleman. DJ Mikel Panda will be spinning from 6-9pm and a Live Band Perfomace by Object and Live Painting performance by J. Coleman begins at 9pm. 20 New artistist added to the Art Whino Collabortive as well!

The Jaguar Club





Dec 31 2007 8:42 AM

You guys are sounding kind of 2007, get with the times fools.
Sarah





Dec 30 2007 9:16 AM

happy newyears party animal!
Myspace Layouts, Myspace graphics
Myspace Graphics | New Years Images | Myspace layouts


Brightglass26





Dec 28 2007 11:04 AM

sweet peace my brothers.
Five Four





Dec 28 2007 10:32 AM

Thanks for coming to the show last night! Thursday during the week of Christmas is tough for shows but we really appreciated the support. Can't wait for your Black Cat show!

<3 Five Four
Art Whino





Dec 20 2007 5:43 PM

Join us this Saturday for Lounging Saturday. Dj's are welcomed to show off their skillz. The Say Whaaat toy exhibit is also on display. Over 100 customized toys from amazing artists! Dec 22nd From Noon-6pm
Black & White Jacksons





Dec 17 2007 7:48 PM

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Sara





Dec 16 2007 8:06 AM

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New Rock Church of Fire





Dec 14 2007 8:47 AM

Dudes,
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Sara





Dec 10 2007 2:30 PM

i miss you guys...<3
Black & White Jacksons





Dec 2 2007 8:05 PM

Hello lovelies.
Middle Distance Runner





Nov 26 2007 8:25 AM

bren





Nov 20 2007 3:04 AM

i forgot to thank you on the myspace...see ya at black cat..oh and brine your turkey!