Spring 2009 must have been the correct time to get a new CD onto the streets, as several groups and solo singers released new work during that month. Ripe kicked out Red Fox Reunion from Pennsylvania. The group’s marketing information notes that this is a second release, coming about a year after the self-titled CD. On the heels of that recorded effort, Ripe traveled through numerous states in the U.S., notching a hundred live shows.
But somehow, the group found time to create much of the music that is on Red Fox Reunion while they were traveling and performing. Several players contribute to Ripe’s music, with such diverse instruments as melodic, pedal-steel guitar, clarinet, violin and organ used in the mix.
New listeners will discover a electro/pop, rhythm-based sound on “Temptation.” The percussion sounds from the “women of Ripe” is intriguing, to say the least. The sexual nature of the vocals will draw a lot of people in. It’s actually quite well done. “Central Park Feat T Dark” provides some of the New York feel that might be expected from the N.Y.-based group.
Members are: Christa McNamee – Vocals, Leia Thompson – Vocals, Jessica Grant – Vocals, Dan Bar Hava – Keys/Guitar/Band Leader, Seth Himmelhoch – Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vinny Raniolo – Bass, Rich Zukor – Drums, Simon Miller – Percussion. This is good harmony vocals set in a catchy sort of atmosphere. Hope you enjoy it.
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