I last saw Ruby perform at the Jazz Cafe about 2 years ago. As you get older you sometimes go to see the idols of your youth (80s) in the hope of recapturing some of the magic you experienced first time around only to be disappointed. Well, Ruby does not dissappoint. She went through soul, blues and gospel songs with consumate ease baked by some terrific musicians,
Although there were many songs that had me whooping my appreciation there was one particular song where Nic's lead guitar sounded like it was singing back to Ruby's vocals - All Aboard / The Train. It left me with a feeling of sheer joy and a broad smile as I recaptured that elusive feeling of magic when everything works.
Time is not diminishing Ruby's performances and I would urge any one considering seeing a soul / blues / gospel diva to get tickets to wherever Ruby is next playing.
To cap it all a member of her entourage managed to get Ruby's signature on a copy of the album "I'M Travelling On" for me - what more could a man want.
Thank you Ruby.