{"id":1156,"date":"2014-12-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2014\/2014\/12\/04\/hearing-aide-eastbound-jesus-ruff-stuff-nuff-said\/"},"modified":"2014-12-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-04T00:00:00","slug":"hearing-aide-eastbound-jesus-ruff-stuff-nuff-said","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2014\/2014\/12\/04\/hearing-aide-eastbound-jesus-ruff-stuff-nuff-said\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aide: Eastbound Jesus ‘Ruff Stuff Nuff Said’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ruffstuff1\"On Saturday December 6,\u00a0Parish Public House<\/a> and Guthrie Bell Productions<\/a> will host the North Country Rock band known as Eastbound Jesus<\/a> for the release of their fourth album, Ruff Stuff Nuff Said<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This is Eastbound Jesus\u2019 first live album, recorded at Parish Public House back on January 31 and February 1, 2014, when it was still known as Red Square. They recorded over 40 songs from that weekend and picked the top 14 songs to create the fun loving, foot stomping Eastbound Jesus show experience.<\/p>\n

Ruff Stuff Nuff Said<\/em> was worth the wait for the crisp professional sound alone. Knowing firsthand how smothering the sound can be in Parish Public House, especially with more than a few enthusiastic fans, the album has a great balance of vocals, instruments and cheers. With a \u201ctake it or leave it\u201d attitude, much like the musicians themselves, Ruff Stuff\u00a0<\/em>gives fair warning to listeners of the stripped honesty and raw energy of their live shows. The album starts with \u201cI Wouldn\u2019t Know\u201d, a slow building melody that erupts with continuous peaks of banjo and guitar plucking with a mighty chorus, the foundation for most of their songs and it works every time.<\/p>\n

Showcasing EBJ\u2019s ability to convey their unique sound as well as a few crowd pleasing covers, one of the top tracks is the Grateful Dead\u2019s \u201cTurn on Your Lovelight\u201d jam that grows out of \u201cDon\u2019t Use It Much\u201d when joined by trombonist Bryan Brundige and keyboardist Tony Meier. You can actual feel the venue start to get dizzy with the ferocious melody. From soft country ballads to rebellious swamp rock, Ruff Stuff Nuff Said<\/em> provides light to why it\u2019s no wonder EBJ has such a dedicated, rowdy fanbase that can relate to their Upstate sound and everyday themed lyrics about the weather, drinking and authority.<\/p>\n

Key<\/strong>\u00a0Tracks:<\/strong> 54 Miles, Don’t Use It Much, Where The Winter Goes<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read our review from the shows where Ruff Stuff Nuff Said\u00a0<\/em>was recorded.<\/p>\n

Doors for the show on Saturday open at 8 with backwoods rockers\u00a0Lucid<\/a> set to kick off the night around 9. Tickets will be available at the door for $12 but you can secure yours today online for $10<\/a>. Eastbound Jesus shows have a reputation for being sold out events, making this coming one no different. Red Square recently underwent a full upgrade to become Parish Public House, the same music venue we love with the addition of a full Louisiana eatery and drinkery. Their menu<\/a> makes it a smart decision to get there early with items like the various po boys, alligator bites, gumbo, burgers and more Cajun delights. Eastbound Jesus has recently announced that they will be taking some time off for some desired studio time. So be sure to pick up your copy of Ruff Stuff Nuff Said<\/em> to help you survive the winter and come out to the show this Saturday!<\/p>\n