See The Ocean Blue Reissue and Tour Dates

The Ocean Blue’s fourth major label release— SEE THE OCEAN BLUE —is being reissued for the first time on vintage black and stunning orange vinyl LPs, CD, and cassette this September (Korda 023). You can get yours early via the pre-order link in the band’s shop, or pick them up at a show this Fall. The band is playing shows Philadelphia (9/3), Boston (9/4), Dallas (9/8), Austin (9/9), Austin (9/10), Minneapolis (9/18), VA Beach (10/1), Seattle (10/20), Salt Lake City (10/21), Los Angeles (10/22), and Orlando (11/5). Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest info.

UP NEXT: THE OCEAN BLUE – Waterworks (Korda 008)

Waterworks (Korda 008) 9/9/14

Waterworks (Korda 008) 9/9/14

On 9/9/14 Korda releases THE OCEAN BLUE’s Waterworks on CD, digital and vinyl (partnering with our friends over at Shelflife). The release will feature the 6 songs of the original 2004 EP, plus 3 new additional tracks. The band is marking the release with shows in Los Angeles, New York, Wilmington, Brooklyn, Washington DC and Philadelphia this fall.

The Ocean Blue Vinyl Update: Back in stock at Shelflife.com!

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Ultramarine is the fantastic latest release by The Ocean Blue, and let me assure you, it sounds exceptionally tasty on vinyl!  Visit our friends at Shelflife to secure a copy on black vinyl while you can.  Keep an eye out for announcements about TOB’s fall tour schedule–you may be able to score a limited edition Ultramarine on white vinyl at one of their shows!

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Extra! Extra! Bellows award! Mount Curve Avenue on Vinyl! Jim Ruiz Set in Chicago!

 It’s summertime and the riding is easy here at Jim Ruiz Set HQ.  With the spring classics behind us we are heading into the most challenging time of the year.  The season has been a memorable one and we are pleased to announce three surprising and exciting new developments.

Jim Ruiz Set Wins Bellows for Mount Curve Avenue

Director Sportif Jim Ruiz:  “of all our palmares, I believe The Bellows is our most prestigious, awarded for ‘making a good CD’ and, notably, by a 10 year old.”

Jim Ruiz Set Wins Bellows for Mount Curve Avenue

Jim Ruiz Set Wins Bellows for Mount Curve Avenue

“Honestly, I’m tired of The Grammys, so many people win them!  It means a lot more to me to have The Bellows on my wall than some old statue I would have to dust all of the time.”

Mount Curve Avenue now available for sale on Vinyl on Shelflife

Jim:  “we are very pleased to announce that a sponsorship deal with Shelflife will mean that Mount Curve Avenue will finally appear on vinyl.  We will be adding the Shelflife logo to our jerseys at the soonest opportunity.”

Mount Curve Avenue now available for sale on vinyl on Shelflife

Mount Curve Avenue now available for sale on vinyl on Shelflife

The first 150 will be pressed in light blue vinyl and are available for pre-order here.  Mp3s will also be available for download for those who purchase the LP record.  “I think I speak for everyone involved in making Mount Curve that we all felt we were making a vinyl album, it was what we were striving for and why we put so much effort into capturing the sound of that house.”

Jim Ruiz Set to play Chicago’s Schubas August 22nd

Jim:  “After a very good showing in Brooklyn, the Set is excited to test itself in Chicago.”

Jim Ruiz Set to play Chicago’s Schubas August 22nd

Jim Ruiz Set to play Chicago’s Schubas August 22nd

“We are familiar with The Starfolk but The Orange Peels are a bit more of an unknown.  It’s always fun to play Schuba’s so the venue shouldn’t have an effect on the outcome.”  Tickets are for pre-sale here.”