Bella Ruse
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    Genre: Folk
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Biography
Bella Ruse is a jazz and folk ensemble from Minneapolis, Minnesota formed by singer Kay Gillette and guitarist Joseph Barker in 2009. They combined Kay's classical sensibilities, Joseph's folk roots and their mutual love of jazz into a fresh sound that draws from current artists like Yael Naim and The Innocence Mission but is reminiscent of a past generation of vocalists like Edith Piaf and Sarah Vaughan.

Since February, Bella Ruse has recorded a debut 6-song EP in their home studio, recorded a live EP at Glacier Studios, and is now on a national tour performing at venues like St. Paul's historic Artists' Quarter and Kansas City's Phoenix Jazz Club. But Bella Ruse is not simply a jazz duo. They find themselves equally at home playing intimate house shows and local venues. Wherever they play, Bella Ruse always gains affection and praise.
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  • Members:
    Kay Gillette and Joseph Garker
  • Sounds Like:
    Innocence Mission
  • Influences:
    Feist, Sufjan Stevens, Yael Naim, Norah Jones
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    11/25/09
  • Profile Last Updated:
    08/15/23 00:20:18

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