Ruby ruse slippers

ruby ruby ruse at the windup space

Swinging by the Windup Space last night wasn't an entirely pleasant experience considering I accidentally tripped an alarm that sent three cop cars. Then there was some kind of fire or something at New York Fried Chicken that sent them back along with three fire trucks. Next time someone calls the police about something on North Ave., they probably aren't going to rush right out.  

None of this had anything to do with how awesome Ruby Ruby Ruse was last night, though. Admittedly I'm an acquaintance of the baritone player in this New Orleans band, but they genuinely kick ass. They're very rag time sound in updated by their more contemporary dancy numbers. They're going back to New York and will be playing Freddy's on the 16th and Goodbye Blue Monday on the 18th if you have an urge to try out the new Bolt bus.

There's something about an accordion, banjo, sexy little singer and a giant horn that puts you in a very New Orleans mood. Listening to them made me want to go back even though I was just there last summer and it's probably a million degrees already.