Ruby Paul

Ruby Paul has wooed audiences all over Britain in Theatres and Clubs with her sophisicated pop style, reminiscent of legendary artists such as Carole King and Carly Simon, or more recent stars such as Beverley Craven, Nora Jones, Katie Melua and Clare Teal. Loved by the Press, Time Out hailed her as "a powerful and versatile entertainer ", while the independant praised her warm rounded vocal tones "reminiscent of Karen Carpenter". She has been billed at many major festivals such as Glastonbury and Cheltenham Literature Festival supporting Wendy Cope. She has supported artists such as Dick Gaughan, Huge and Loudon Wainwright III. She has graced the bill at the Annual Gay Pride Ball at the N.E.C. No stranger to the National media, she has appeared on BBC TV with Mike Smith; on ITV's Calendar; on BBC Radio Wales with Mal Waite and on BBC Radio Two Arts Show with Austin Mitchell.

Ruby 's first love was singing, and she progressed to the viola, piano and later added acoustic guitar and Celtic harp, going on to immerse herself in jazz , folk and world music as well as completing a classical music B.A. After a while of singing different genres, she started to write songs and is now a member of The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Her songs are well-crafted and lyrically driven and she had recent success The U.K. Songwriting Contest, where she beat over 4000 other entrants to reach the final with her song "Something Strong" This has led to Radio features on The North Yorkshire Folk Show and The Jerry Scott Show. She also excelled recently in the Canadian based Narrative Song Contest

Ruby's recordings include the folk- influenced "Cry For The Ladybird" in which she made her mark as an outstanding singer "she seems to feel the essence of each song she sings, moving from the atmospheric to the dramatic" (Cath Sykes) followed by the special 'Jubilee' release, a reminisence project with a local primary school. The jazz influenced 'Brighter Blue' E.P. and the more pop/country influenced 'Velvet Glove' E.P. followed on the Jewelclick label.

Later in 2008, Ruby's will be releasing her first Official single 'Miracle Baby'. It will be twinned with the track 'Make it through' which deals with overcoming loss. Both songs were inspired by her personal journey to concieve through IVF treatment. rubypaul.com/press.php Jewelclick is actively looking for partnerships with other companies to promote the single and Charity DVD version for Children in Need 2008.

Ruby supports many charities, especially local ones connected to babies and and young children. Her work includes helping raise funds for the NHS trust IVF Unit in Leeds, supporting the York Hositals Guardian Angels Appeal for children and The Special Care Baby unit at York Hospital. She is also committed to supporting teenage talent, creating opportunities for young singers in "Search For The Voice of an Angel" and collaborating with young film-makers, some of whose work can be viewed on Ruby's Youtube Channel.