#9 on the Galaxie Folk/Roots Chart

Ruth Minnikin

Depend On This 
(Songmill Music)

“Same songs twice over
Rootsy then electronic
Risky but it works”

haiku by Whitey Houston!!

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4 Star Review in Edmonton’s See Magazine

Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon
Depend On This
(Songmill Music)
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I’m not entirely sure anyone is surprised to find Ruth Minnikin has released another spectacular album. Despite ‘Depend on This’ being released in digital formats (CDs, mp3s) and 12″ vinyl, it is made quite clear that the album was made with vinyl in mind. ‘Side One’ consists of six songs all geared heavily toward a folk sound while ‘Side Two’ consists of the very same six songs, though they are heavier and, at times, nearly electronic. The twang of banjos and guitars and the wail of the pedal steel are persistent on both sides, as is Minnikin’s should-be iconic voice, giving this a real hoedown feel to it. That said, the album isn’t gimmicky in the slightest and has a natural feel to it that only a veteran folk star can pull off.
Craig Palmer

Jesse Jacobs strikes again!!

Ruth Minnikin opens for Catriona Sturton at the Company House

April 8th, show at 8pm sharp

Please check out Jesse Jacobs’ fine illustrations at his darn-fine blog!!

Ruth Minnikin and her bandwagon’s ‘Sleeping and Dreaming’ is #2 on CBC Radio 3 Chart this week!!

Ruth’s song ‘Depend on This’, received honorable mention in Billboard’s World Song Contest!!

Here is what they had to say about it. “Very cool song, unique and fresh. Excellent work. Wonderful blend of sounds and musical flavors.”

Depend on This – Directed by Andrew Stretch