BIOGRAPHY:
As their name implies, Naomi & The Courteous Rudeboys (NCR) are on a musical quest to achieve a balance between the dark & gritty and light & clean. Inspired by the raw funk produced in the 70s, as well as sounds from Africa, New Orleans & the caribbean, experiencing NCR live makes for a "smorgasbord of different musical offerings." (Chris Stanley, Tasty Fanzine, UK)
As her name implies, Naomi Wilder has a fearless, wild imagination. Her background in dance and theatre infuses a spunky, and often-times comedic, visual element to their live performances. Recruiting dancers replete with costume changes, choreographed kung-fu moves and flying rose petals, expect the unexpected and be ready to be entertained.
Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, this quintet has racked up mileage in their bio-fueled bus. By warming the stage for heavy-hitters such as Taj Mahal, Lee "Scratch" Perry and John Butler Trio, their songs have proven to speak to very diverse audiences.
The festival community has also embraced NCR's shake-it-off grooves. Highlights include Oregon Country Fair, Earthdance, Harmony Festival, Dreamtime, Whole Earth & High Sierra.
NCR's debut LP, Beautiful Beings (2007), was recorded at the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco. The album's soul hit, 'Love Song', features Oakland-based gospel trio, the Stovall Sisters. Through grass roots efforts, their songs are featured on independent radio stations world-wide.
Based out of the Santa Cruz mountains, they find an infinite source of guidance and inspiration from the redwood trees. Traveling in a sustainable fashion and striving for health and well-being on their journeys, NCR is living proof that quality living makes quality music!
PRESS: here's what some of the folks we bribed say.
"A big factor in Naomi's favor is her voice--one of those taunting, sultry coos that sounds like innocence and naughtiness sharing the same sleeping bag." --Damon Orion, Good Times Weekly, Santa Cruz, CA
"For the 100th time, I find myself reviewing an indie CD that has more creativity and talent in one song than all of Britney combined. Here's hoping that Naomi finds whatever success is meaningful to her because, at least as a musician, she certainly deserves it."
--Todd Beemis, Indie-Music.com
"Naomi's voice is the thunder that follows the lightning — sometimes low and rumbling, sometimes as sharp as a whip, but always demanding attention." --Dale Bridges, Boulder Weekly
"Naomi and her band leave an indelible mark on your musical psyche"--Chris Kelly, Crested Butte Weekly
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