Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08/19/2022

CONTACT:
The Ram
ASCAP Songwriter: 375350750
OD Soul, Inc
ASCAP Publisher: 375351159
7040 AVENIDA ENCINAS STE 104-464
CARLSBAD, CA, 92011-4652 United States
phone: 760-476-0170
email: ram(at)odsoul(dot)com

SUBJECT:
“Ragtop Car” New Music Release August 19
My new single “Ragtop Car” is a laidback funky homage to car cruising.
Official Release: August 19, 2022

THERAM.IO

Ragtop Car Release landing page on theram.io:
https://www.theram.io/ragtop-car

Artist Press Kit
https://www.theram.io/epk-electronic-press-kit/

Listen now on Bandcamp
https://therammusic.bandcamp.com

Other Streaming Platforms
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theram2/ragtop-car

Press Release:
My latest single “Ragtop Car” is a laidback funky homage to car cruising. The beat follows the footsteps of a street musician playing to an audience of pedestrians, passing vehicles, and street traffic. He daydreams out loud about cruising through the night with his baby in his decked-out convertible.

About this song
Ragtop Car is the last of a series of songs recorded in the spring of 2022 in a studio-live setting with minimal overdubs. We played the song two times back to back. The extended take was the second take where we stretched our legs a bit and explored some ideas while jamming the song out. Our normal tracking workflow leaves the drums & bass untouched, then we sparingly overdub the rest to achieve a sound true to our live performances. No click tracks were used, no quantization, just a legendary local drummer, Mike Hunt whom I played with years ago in another band. Local San Diego musician and engineer, Mike Butler takes care of the mixing and mastering.

The featured musicians are also among my closest lifelong friends.
It is a gift to be able to record and perform with such talented people.

Mike Pritchard on Keyboards
Dan Greenbaum on Bass
Mike Hunt on Drums
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Butler
Mark (The Ram) ODonnell on Guitar & Vocals

Official Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/01/2022

CONTACT:

The Ram

ASCAP Songwriter: 375350750

OD Soul, Inc 

ASCAP Publisher: 375351159

7040 AVENIDA ENCINAS STE 104-464

CARLSBAD, CA, 92011-4652 United States

phone: 760-476-0170

email: ram(at)odsoul(dot)com

SUBJECT: 

“New Day Dawn” New Music Release July 1

My new single, “New Day Dawn” was written years back, when data integrity and misinformation had not delved into the depths we see today.

WHEN: Official Release: July 1, 2022

RESOURCES & LINKS:

THERAM.IO

Listen & watch the official video now:

https://www.theram.io/

New Day Dawn official release landing page on theram.io:

https://www.theram.io/new-day-dawn

Artist Press Kit

https://www.theram.io/epk-electronic-press-kit/

Listen now on Bandcamp

https://therammusic.bandcamp.com

Other Streaming Platforms

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theram2/new-day-dawn

Press Release:

My new single, “New Day Dawn” was written years back when data integrity and misinformation had not yet sunk to the lows in which we see it today. When it comes to home life, I’m relatively reserved, and I don’t care for other people’s drama. So the idea of inviting vitriol spewing idiots into my own living room through the cable TV, was as attractive as hiring out a pyromaniac to handle my gas and electricity.  

It’s a homage to a time when a man was only as good as his word. It’s also is a nod to an upstate New York college dorm house party where I saw the sunrise on the rooftop while drinking from a massive jug of cheap wine. Good times had by all.

About this song

Consistent with past singles, I’m releasing two song versions with an additional instrumental mix. Once again, the single was tracked in our Carlsbad, California home studio during a live session recorded in early 2022 with a live drummer, bassist and minimal overdubs.

This particular song highlights the playing of my friend and bandmate Mike Pritchard on keys. If I had to choose one musician that has brought me closest to my own creative voice, it’s Mike. I’ve always loved the great jazz organ players of the classic era like Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Charles Earland, and new school players like Joey Defrancesco. Whenever I play with Mike, be it in the studio or live, I’m placed deep in the emotional source of the song. It makes my job as easy as breathing.

Along with Mike, are featured musicians who are also among my lifelong friends.  It is a gift to record and perform with such talented people.

• Mike Pritchard on Keyboards
• Dan Greenbaum on Bass
• Mike Hunt on Drums
• Mixed & Mastered by Mike Butler
• Mark (The Ram) ODonnell on Guitar & Vocals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/03/2022

CONTACT:

The Ram

ASCAP Songwriter: 375350750

OD Soul, Inc 

ASCAP Publisher: 375351159

7040 AVENIDA ENCINAS STE 104-464

CARLSBAD, CA, 92011-4652 United States

phone: 760-476-0170

email: ram(at)odsoul(dot)com

SUBJECT: 

“Do It Right” New Music Release June 3

My new single “Do It Right”, is a sonic love letter from distant roads to our loved ones stoking the fire back home.

WHEN: Official Release: June 3, 2022

RESOURCES & LINKS:

THERAM.IO

Listen & watch the official video now:

https://www.theram.io/

Do It Right Release landing page on theram.io:

https://www.theram.io/do-it-right

Artist Press Kit

https://www.theram.io/epk-electronic-press-kit/

Listen now on Bandcamp

https://therammusic.bandcamp.com

Other Streaming Platforms

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theram2/do-it-right

Press Release:

My new single “Do It Right”, is a sonic love letter from distant roads to our loved ones stoking the fire back home. Many of us need to travel for work to make ends meet for the family. The traveling Ram knows that high-end hotels will always pale in comparison to the love that’s in store back home.  

The first time I wrote and performed this song was in 2006, to my newborn son Ronan, so I dedicate it to him, my pops Buzzy, and the women in my life. Love and Respect to my grandmothers, aunts, mothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, and daughters. You are perpetually in my thoughts, guiding my path through life, and teaching me how to love unconditionally.

About this song

The official single was the first take of our Carlsbad, California home studio live session recorded in early 2022. We played the song two times back to back. The alt-take was the second take where we stretched our legs a bit and explored some ideas while jamming the song out. Our normal tracking workflow leaves the drums & bass untouched, then we sparingly overdub the rest to achieve a sound true to our live performances. No click tracks were used, no quantization, just a legendary local drummer, Mike Hunt whom I played with years ago in another band. Local San Diego musician and engineer, Mike Butler takes care of the mixing and mastering.  

The featured musicians are also among my closest lifelong friends.  

It is a gift to be able to record and perform with such talented people.

• David Ondrick on Saxophone
• Mike Pritchard on Keyboards
• Dan Greenbaum on Bass
• Mike Hunt on Drums
• Mixed & Mastered by Mike Butler
• Mark (The Ram) ODonnell on Guitar & Vocals