issue 5 || July 2015

RUBYFORCE

BANDITT O W N

Introducingthe LYRICCollection

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RUBY FORCE

BANDIT TOWN

the LYRIC collection

The WhoMy name is Erin McLaughlin and I play music under the moniker Ruby Force. Ive been around, traveling and learning but Ive spent most of my life in Southern California.

The WhyMusic is another realm for me beyond the objective obvious. There are rules but not really. I get to play at creator, which is fun but ultimately humbling, and I get to meet and make stuff up with other strange and wonderful art-types. Also, singing is comforting. The sounds I make when I sing are coming straight from that alternate realm I mentioned and are expressing far more than a pseudo-intellectual rant.

RUBY FORCEThe InspirationI cant think of a particular noun, which has served as a singular inspiration to do this stuff. Ive just always known (whether or not Im totally comfortable with it at any given time) that I was meant to stand on a stage. Music gives meaning and place to that compulsion. I feel like if I work hard enough to write great material, its a worthy endeavor for a number of reasons.

The VisionI just want to keep on making stuff; songs, stories, drawings, friends, records, harmonies, memories, poems, real break-throughs etc. till I leave this world. Ill just see where that takes me and then if anyone else can relate to what they find through me, or maybe sing along, that would be fantastic.

When Youre Not Making MusicTraveling and living on the cheap Its good for me not to feel too comfy all the time. Dancing. Reading. Arting. Chilling. Playing catch.

IndulgenceCandy. Weird candy that obsessive 8 year olds spend their entire allowance on. Im talking, gummy cheeseburgers, Squeeze Pops and Sour Octopus stuff. Thats my jam. Oh, and pizza of course.

Favorite PlaceIm trying to be most in love with the present moment presently in terms of place. So for now that means the guest bed at my Moms in Yucaipa CA, writing for an interview in a magazine thats gonna spread the word about Ruby Force and her music. Not a bad place to be at all. Its totally my favorite.

Click the image above to listen to Rubys playlist Music Thats All Up In My Mind Space Right Now featuring Nina Simone, Beyonce, Sam Outlaw, Iris Dement and more.

Secret WeaponIf I told you, it wouldnt be a secret or very effective.

Stories to Share?Indeed, several. Theyre all in the music, I promise. (wink)

Find Ruby Force here:www.rubyforcemusic.com

Tweets: @ruby_forceInsta: @rubyforceFacebook: www.facebook.com/rubyforcemusic

The BeginningIt was 100% accident/fate. I was in LA seeing Death Angel play at The Whiskey with my best friend and another friend of mine, Mitra from the brand Midnight Rider texted that her and Shooter Jennings were up the street at The Rainbow and to come have a drink with them.. that turned into come up to Bodie with us in the morning at 8 am we are filming Shooters video ina ghost town which turned into sure what the hell

So I drove the 6 or so hours and about a third of the way there we stopped for a drink and while I was waiting outside the restaurant/bar I just happened to thumb through the local Yosemite Real Estate Guide and came across a property listed inside that read own your own western town which I immediately started freaking out about, especially because the whole town was about the same price as a small boring house anywhere else in California. Having zero $ in the bank stopped me from going there immediately but I couldnt stop thinking about it, I was obsessed so months later I decided I had to see it in person. When I got there they had just dropped the price to ridiculous and I asked if they could finance me and they said yes and it all came together. It was for sale for 18 years and I have to think it was waiting for me. Im absolutely still mind blown that I pulled it off.

{Jen - Mayor, Sheriff & Janitor of Bandit Town, Owner of Bandit Brand}

BANDIT TOWNThe EventsThe events so far are usually Holiday Weekend campouts and a few private events... Weddings etc. I try to make it an intimate place to see/hear music, sell your wares, eat yummy food and relax and hang out. I will be doing more events once we are done with a bunch of work we need to do here.

The VisionIt is ever evolving but mostly what I would like to do is create a place to hang out that feels a lot like life did when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. The vibe and music and laid back style party as opposed to the crazy festival style madness. I am also big on handmade and made in the USA and meaningful work so it will also be a place where people can sell or promote their wares like they did in real old western towns.

We are working on 8 guest rooms and hoping to add trailers, cabins and teepees so that people can come stay the weekend and really enjoy the area. North Fork is an awesome little town free of chain stores with lots of cool spots to swim, hike, lay around, whatever....

Click the image above to listen to Jens playlist featuring Merle Haggard, Stevie Nicks, Waylon Jennings and more.

Find Bandit Townand Bandit Brand here:

www.banditbrand.com

www.bandittownusa.com

Facebook.com/BanditBrand

Facebook.com/bandittownusa

banditbrand.tumblr.com

Bandit Brand TeeGood girls go to heaven Bad girls go to Bandit Town

Nikki Lane

The Lyric CollectionIntroducing...

Jewelry inspired by the music of our lives.

The Lyric Collection is a new collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces inspired by song lyrics.

Lyrics are chosen from songs spanning folk and country to alternative and rock music. It may be a line or two that stands out when approaching the song from a visual perspective or something abstract that creates a spark or connection.

The designs are inspired by the lyrics and music, sometimes with a clear association while others may be based more on a feeling or designed around a stone or object that seemed fitting. The pieces are created using materials such sterling silver, copper, brass, leather, gemstones and found objects.

Each piece is packaged in a hand sewn leather pouch which features the song lyrics that inspired the piece.

Join the RevivalThe Lyric Collection are all one-of-a-kind pieces, which means no other pieces will be made just like it or made for those specific lyrics. If you would like to be notified of new pieces as they are released, before social media and before they are available to anyone else, sign up for the mailing list at: www.rootsrevivalco.com/join-the-revival

Above:

Born with the moon in Cancer

Choose a name she will answer to

Call her green and the winters cannot fade her

Little Green, Joni Mitchell

Left:

Aint nothing but a stranger in this world

Astral Weeks, Van Morrison

Right:

Give me the beat boys, and free my soul

I wanna get lost in your rock & roll and drift away

Drift Away, Dobie Gray

Featured Products

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Good girls go to heavenBad girls go to Bandit Town

Racerback Tank

Bandit TownNorthfork, CA

Muscle Tee

Little GreenSilver & Turquoise

Necklace

Bandit TownSteer

Mens Tee

Bandit TownSteer

Racerback Tank

Youre nobody inNorth ForkMens Tee

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