The Decemberists

The official fansite for The Decemberists

Ruby Williams
  • Female
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Ruby Williams's Friends

  • Caroline H.
  • Juanry Arnaud Medrano
  • Yellosubmarine
  • Elizabeth

Ruby Williams's Discussions

What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
14 Replies

I love:Beirut: One man band, accordion, deep lyrics, total awesomeness! Saw them at the Twilight Concert series in Salt Lake, and it was amazing. Cliquot, Elephant Gun, and Carousels are my favorite…Continue

Tags: Wine, &, Iron, Stars, Arcade

Started this discussion. Last reply by Caroline H. Apr 16, 2011.

 

Ruby Williams's Page

Latest Activity

Caroline H. replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Thanks for suggesting this one...They're very strange, but also very unique! I like the Housekeeper song...it's fun to listen to when I'm cleaning."
Apr 16, 2011
Robert replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Hmmm.. so many great groups already listed. How about The Weakerthans, Good Old War, Andrew Belle and City and Colour. If you like the real folk feel of the new album (january and june hymns) check out the greatest folk writer of all time... Gordon…"
Apr 15, 2011
ERIC RAMIREZ left a comment for Ruby Williams
"The dears, ben harper, spoon, white rabbits"
Apr 6, 2011
Alan Irwin replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"People, check out this Irish outfit called "Villagers". They're a quirky bunch but have a great sound going, one album so far called "Becoming A Jackal" which was released in 2010 and went to number 1 in Irish charts. They…"
Apr 2, 2011
Ruby Williams replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Yeah, the Smiths are amazing!"
Mar 20, 2011
Ruby Williams replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"I discovered Faun Fables recently, and they are very much like The Decemberists, dark and really folky. I bought their album when I saw an awesome picture of them in a magazine, in a dark forest, with deer antlers. They do puppet shows along with…"
Mar 20, 2011
Ruby Williams replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Yes. I love Mumford and Sons. They out to appeal to nearly every Decemberists fan!"
Mar 20, 2011
Paul Manning replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Stackridge - one of teh grat ba nds who desrved much more success - as you say great live performances.   I forgot to add Robyn Hitchcock - name-checked by Colin Meloy in a Guardian…"
Mar 11, 2011
Simon Malia replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Hi Paul,   Good calls! I saw The Decemberists in Manchester last night, and it struck me that there are strong similarities to the bands you name, especially the marvellous STACKRIDGE (probably the best live British band at the moment) and…"
Mar 11, 2011
Paul Manning replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Decemberists fans might like to go back to some of the other quirky English bands of the 1970's and 80's   Caravan,  Stackridge, Mott the Hoople, John Otway, the later music from XTC   or even earlier to Steeleye Span and…"
Mar 10, 2011
Dennis Delapaz replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"My recommendations for Decemberists fans include some of my favorite albums......these have some of the best written songs very much like Colin Meloy's songs. The Smiths - Strangeways, Here we come The Strawbs - A Choice Selection of…"
Mar 7, 2011
Greg Boone replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"I would suggest checking out an old band from the 1970's called The Amazing Blondel---especially the record "Blondel". Terrific music that ought to appeal to Decemberists fans!"
Feb 20, 2011
Caroline H. replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Just thought of another few... -Mumford and Sons (highly recommended!) - The Twilight Sad - The Wailin' Jennys -Andrew Bird - Fleet Foxes Enjoy :)"
Feb 3, 2011
Ruby Williams commented on Meghan's video
Thumbnail

The prettiest whistles won't wrestle the thistles undone.

"I don't know what to say. This is amazing! I love your style!!"
Dec 5, 2010
Ruby Williams and Caroline H. are now friends
Nov 27, 2010
Timothy Thomas replied to Ruby Williams's discussion What Bands do you Recommend to Decemberists fans?
"Specifically for Decemberists fans? Grizzly Bear, Belle & Sebastian, Fleet Foxes, Wilco. And yes, Arcade Fire is very cool. Right now, I'd say my current favorite pop music acts are Radiohead, Grizzly Bear and The Decemberists, but I'm…"
Oct 24, 2010

Ruby Williams's Blog

GUITAR!

I finally got a guitar!! I played for four hours! (or at least until my fingers started bleeding). The book I got is really helpful, and I learned to read notes in one night, but I keep confusing the notes with violin notes...

Posted on February 3, 2010 at 9:44pm

Comment Wall (2 comments)

At 11:51am on January 27, 2010, Yellosubmarine said…
thanks! me and a friend were watching this episode and i was like " I HAVE TO HAVE IT!!"
At 11:08pm on April 6, 2011, ERIC RAMIREZ said…
The dears, ben harper, spoon, white rabbits

You need to be a member of The Decemberists to add comments!

Join The Decemberists

 
 
 

© 2012   Created by The Decemberists.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!