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The Painter 5:260:00/5:26
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Blue River 3:320:00/3:32
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All In Good Time 5:090:00/5:09
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Driving You Home 3:510:00/3:51
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Big Light 3:420:00/3:42
"Blending echoes of Iron & Wine, Jeff Buckley and Ryan Adams", the music of Ramaya Soskin has captured the imagination of listeners with uniquely soothing cinematic songs. A veteran of the Boulder / Denver music scene, he’s performed at venues such as Red Rocks, the Fillmore, and the Boulder Theater. As a former member of Gregory Alan Isakov’s band he toured with artists such as Nathaniel Rateliff, Glen Hansard and Brandi Carlile throughout the US and Europe. Founder and curator of a monthly local songwriters showcase called Troubadours (18+ years), he is also a music mentor to young aspiring artists. With touching tales of love, loss & illumination, a sonic Hero’s Journey, his music holds a mirror to the heart.
"There’s so much to say about the music of Ramaya Soskin, one of my favorite songwriters of all time. Since meeting him over 20 years ago he has been a constant inspiration, musically, and as a dear friend."
- Gregory Alan Isakov
Ramaya at the Starhouse
On tour in Berlin with Gregory Alan Isakov and Nathaniel Rateliff
KEXP Seattle Radio
Jeb Bows, Alexandra Schwan, and Ramaya at our "Troubadours & Tributes to Bowie" night at Shine
With Jeb Bows and Alexandra Schwan at the Laughing Goat 2016
Ramaya & Alexandra Schwan
Jeb Bows, Kate Farmer, Ramaya Soskin, Colin Robison, and Dechen Hawk.
Burnt Toast with Jeb Bows
Ramaya & Dechen Hawk
Colin Robison, Ramaya, and Dechen Hawk at Shine
Adventure Film Festival with Colin Robison
With Jeb Bows and Dechen Hawk at Shine
With Greg and Jeb at The Laughing Goat
Philip Parker, Gregory Alan Isakov, Ramaya Soskin, and Jeb Bows
Fox Theater, Boulder 2011
Troubadours at The Fox in Boulder 2011
Dana Raabe & Ramaya at Shine in Boulder
Dana Raabe & Ramaya at Shine
Fox Theater in Boulder 2012
Troubadours at Shine 2010
John & Peter's in New Hope 2008
John & Peter's in New Hope
Paul Kimbiris & Ramaya
Performing at RedRocks with Gregory and the band
Redrocks rehearsal with Greg, Jeb, and Phil
London 2011
Gregory Alan Isakov and I in London
Greg and I in Glasgow
Slaughtered Lamb in London
Ramaya & Chris Pureka in England
England 2011
Portland Oregon 2011
You know how to cut to the core of me Baxter..
The Troubadours at Trilogy 2006 Ramaya Soskin, Dechen Hawk, Cate Coslor, Jeb Bows, Gregory Alan Isakov, Tres Altman, and Clay Rose
The Troubadours
Slowrosa at the Boulder Theater 2005 Ramaya Soskin, Cate Coslor, Tres Altman, and Chris Mustaine
Cate Coslor & Ramaya
Judy's
Portrait by Melissa Stuart
Writing "The Painter" for the painter
Ian Hannson and Ramaya
Specter X Ian Hannson, Ramaya Soskin, and Devin Liles
Specter X Rehearsal
Ramaya in Ezekiel's Wheel 1997
John & Peter's Calendar 1998 - Ezekiel's Wheel & I AM
Ramaya in Lambertville NJ 1997
Hailing from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and calling Boulder, Colorado home for over 20 years, Ramaya Soskin is most at home in a song. His songwriter story began at Naropa University where he formed the Rock & Reggae trio Specter X with Ian Hansson and Devin Liles. They spent over 3 years heating up dance floors and building a loyal fanbase on the front range of Colorado.
After meeting local songstress Cate Coslor, the duo formed the Indie-Rock band Slowrosa with players Tres Altman, Chris Mustaine and Jeb Bows. Managed by Brian Schwartz (Dinosaur Jr., The Velveteers, Paper Bird, Rose Hill Drive), and supported by both Coupe Studio and What Are Records?, the band performed with acts such as The Fray, Devotchka and The Czars.
Ramaya's next project, A. Ballad Nightly, included players Jess DeNicola, Jeb Bows, Jack Leahy, and Leor Manelis. It was during this incarnation that Ramaya released his 5th album of original material entitled "All In Good Time". Upon it's release CD Baby awarded it the "Editor's Pick of the Month" saying:
"Simultaneously blending echoes of Iron and Wine, Jeff Buckley and Ryan Adams, Ramaya Soskin's new album somehow engages both a daring spirit and a tender vulnerability. Wrapping up gentle folk in lush pop harmonies, cradling thoughtful songwriting with sometimes-hushed, sometimes-assertive vocals that are strung through these songs like a golden thread, the songs on All in Good Time capture a unique pocket of inspired and sincere writing with volumes of courage and determination. Somewhere between the rush of falling in love and the beautiful bitterness of having your heart broken, you’ll find emotions so delicious that you can’t quite let them go. Such is the magic of Ramaya Soskin's All In Good Time." -Review by Tamara Turner, Music Editor for CD Baby.
Ramaya then joined up with friend and fellow Boulder songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov. Touring as both a duo and a 6-piece band, they performed all over the US, Canada (Winnipeg Folk Festival), a Cayamo Cruise, and twice to Europe; Italy, England and Scotland (w/ Chris Pureka), Germany (w/ Nathaniel Rateliff), and Holland (w/ Devotchka). Locally they sold out the Fox Theater, Chataqua Auditorium, Gothic Theater (with Nathaniel Rateliff) and Red Rocks (with Brandi Carlile).
In between tours with Gregory, and accompanied by vocalist Dana Raabe, Ramaya also toured with songwriter Chris Pureka in support of her album "How I Learned To See In The Dark".
As the founder of Boulder's "Troubadours", a monthly platform to showcase local songwriters, Ramaya has been offering the community a musical hub around which their local favorites are teamed up with stellar undiscovered talent. "It's the best of the local flavor in a myriad of expression, all in one place" (Boulder Weekly). These "Troubadours" showcases have been presented monthly for 18+ years at venues such as the Fox Theater, Trilogy, B.side Lounge, Shine, The Laughing Goat and Roots Music Project.
Over the years Ramaya has shared the stage with many incredible artists including Gregory Alan Isakov, Nathaniel Rateliff, Brandi Carlile, Fiona Apple, The Fray, The Lumineers, Glen Hansard and The Swell Season, Devotchka, Paper Bird, Chris Pureka, Elephant Revival, Gasoline Lollipops, Lapcat, Dechen Hawk, Colin Robison, Max Davies & Toni Oswald, Paul Kimbiris and Sturtz. Currently Ramaya can be seen playing music regularly in the Boulder / Denver area.
Recently accompanying Ramaya is a diverse cast of soul mates and local allstars, including:
Jeb Bows: Violin
Alexandra Schwan: Vocals
Kate Farmer: Vocals
Troubadours w/ Ramaya Soskin. A monthly songwriter showcase featuring Dechen Hawk, Kate Farmer & Alexandra Schwan. Every 1st Thursday of the month at Roots Music Project! Join us next month as well on July 6th with featured performers Clay Rose, Max Davies and Toni Oswald.
The Troubadours: “There is something downright spiritual happening in the music scene in Boulder. John Lennon asked us to imagine so many concepts of living life in peace, as one. And Boulder’s Troubadours is the personification of a music community sharing such big love for each other that the Collective has become larger than the individuals in it.” -Elephant Journal. "It's the best of the local flavor in a myriad of expression, all in one place" -Boulder Weekly.
The Troubadours showcases have been presented monthly for 18+ years at local Boulder venues such as the Fox Theater, Trilogy, B.side Lounge, Shine, The Laughing Goat and The Roots Music Project. Troubadours Alumni include such acts as Gregory Alan Isakov, Megan Burtt, Daniel Rodriguez, Clay Rose, Sturtz, Paul Kimbiris, Dechen Hawk, Thom Lafond, Max Davies, Toni Oswald, Alexandra Schwann and Kate Farmer among many others.
This month's featured artists:
Dechen Hawk: Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender, Indie Soul Balladeer Dechen Hawk creates music that ranges from beautiful ballads to gritty throwback funk and soul. He believes conscious music has the power to heal and transform humanity for the better. Hawk's call pierces the state of unawareness and asks you to speak the truth. Though musical his whole life, it wasn’t until the death of his father when he was 14, and the search for a way to express that loss, that Hawk found his calling as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His desire to create and express the joy and fragility of life has kept him busy for the past 25 years performing locally and internationally. His work creates community by bringing people together from all walks of life to do something they all have in common and enjoy. https://dechenhawk.com/home
Kate Farmer: Raised in the small community of Jamestown, CO, Kate Farmer can’t remember a time she wasn’t immersed in music. She grew up listening to her mother’s clear falsetto harmonizing with Nanci Griffith, Alison Krauss and Bonnie Raitt, instilling in her a deep love of strong female voices and heartfelt songwriting. After much encouragement at a young age, her first performance was at 9 years old where she brought several hippies to tears…and she hasn’t stopped since. Continuing to combine her love of family and community with music, Kate performs as one half of The Farmer Sisters with her sister Sara Jane, and as a member of The Constellation Collective. Writing original songs on her acoustic guitar, her style feels soulful and bluesy with folk and Americana influences. In any genre, her voice alone could make you cry. https://www.soundcloud.com/katefarmermusic
Ramaya Soskin featuring Kate Farmer & Alexandra Schwan: "Blending echoes of Iron & Wine, Jeff Buckley and Ryan Adams", the music of Ramaya Soskin has captured the imagination of listeners with uniquely soothing cinematic songs. A veteran of the Boulder / Denver music scene, he’s performed at venues such as Red Rocks, the Fillmore, and the Boulder Theater. As a former member of Gregory Alan Isakov’s band he toured with artists such as Nathaniel Rateliff, Glen Hansard and Brandi Carlile throughout the US and Europe. Founder and curator of a monthly local songwriters showcase called Troubadours (18+ years), he is also a music mentor to young aspiring artists. With touching tales of love, loss & illumination, a sonic Hero’s Journey, his music holds a mirror to the heart. http://ramayasoskin.com
Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:00pm All ages welcome. Full bar on premises. Suggested donation of $5-$15. (No one will be turned away)
ABOUT ROOTS MUSIC PROJECT Roots Music Project is a non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene. RootsMusicProject.org 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301
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