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News: Next Stop for Ramblin' Jack

Thu, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800

The sold out 'Roots on the Rails' train trip in April should be big fun as Ramblin' Jack joins Tom Russell and friends for a ride from LA to Portland and back on The Portland Rose. There will be two venue shows as well at McCabes in La on April 14th and at Alberta Rose Theater on April 16th.

Look for the annual East Coast May Mud Tour dates to be posted soon!

News: Ramblin' Jack in San Francisco This Week!

Mon, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss Ramblin' Jack Elliott at his annual San Francisco show this week on SF Live Arts! January 21st at the new venue Cyprian's 2097 Turk Street - (415) 454.5238. www.noevalleymusicseries.com - even though they have moved over to Cyprian's Episcopalian Church. Should be a great evening!

News: Happy New Year - Ramblin' Jack Update

Wed, 04 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott is enjoying his holidays and looking forward to seeing you all in 2012.

In January Jack will start the year with his annual visit to San Francisco's Noe Valley Ministry on January 21st - then rest up for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko at the beginning of February. In April Jack joins Tom Russel on the 'Roots on the Rails' trip out of LA (don't miss this if you can go - GO!!) - and then he's looking forward to a late Spring East Coast 'Mud' Tour in May.

We should all be so lucky and blessed at 80 years young - Jack is doing his best shows ever - and is looking forward to seeing all of his fans in 2012. Cowboy Up !! :)

Show: Apr 13, 2020 @ Roots on The Rails

Fri, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott with Tom Russell and Others TBA

April 13th Round Robin at McCabe's in Santa Monica

April 14th Depart Los Angeles w/ Workshops and Concert on Board

April 15th Evening Free

April 16th Round Robin Show at Alberta Rose Theater

April 17th Workshops and Concerts on Board

April 18th In Los Angeles with Workshops and Concerts on Board

April 19th Trip Ends

News: Happy Thanksgiving!

Sat, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Have a Safe and Wonderful Thanksgiving with your families!

News: RJE News

Tue, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Howdy Folks! Happy Fall!

Look for Ramblin' Jack to perform in a special Sunday show in Sonoma in December - more on this soon - and also gearing up for the National Cowboy Poetry gathering in Elko in February!

Also, look for songs about Jack on the new Kris Kristofferson project; and a song Jack recorded for the new tribute recording to Guy Clark - to be out soon!

News: Ramblin' Jack is Back!

Sat, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott is back from his East Coast swing and will perform at Harlow's in Sacramento, California on November 4th. Don't miss this true American treasure!

Jack is featured on a new tribute record to Guy Clark, and also just recorded a song for Louden Wainwright's new project. More news to come!

News: Ramblin' Jack Heads to Canada and East

Wed, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Our national gem - Ramblin' Jack Elliott - 80 years strong - is on his way to Canada and the Eastern Seaboard for the third time this year. Do not miss this one of a kind treasure chest of American Folk music and lore. See show dates listed on the site - and show the man some love. He is truly one of a kind.

News: Ramblin' Jack with Loudon Wainwright/ Pacific Northwest Dates

Mon, 22 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Today Jack is recording in the studio with Loudon Wainwright - a great song Loudon wrote with Jack in mind....the rest of the month Jack rests till he heads up to the Pacific Northwest in September! Tell your friends not to miss this legend in Portland, Oregon and on Whidby Island, Washington! Should be a real treat!

News: Newport and Cape Cod Report!

Fri, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack is on his way back from the Newport Folk Festival and his sold out shows on Cape Cod

to his home in Northern California. Astonishing shows and warm greetings from all who were there.

Jack got to visit with Pete Seeger, Emmy Lou Harris, Elvis Costello and many more.

Greetings were sent by Guy Clark, Peter Coyote, Kris Kristofferson and

it was a real 'love fest' for Jack's 80th birthday with messages from friends from all over the world!

News: Ramblin' To Texas

Fri, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

New Dates posted today in Southern California and Texas - don't miss this American treasure!

News: Ramblin' Jack is Back!

Thu, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0800

After a very successful run on the annual mud tour - Mr. Elliott is back in Northern California resting and enjoying the Spring weather before he runs down to Texas in June. More dates to be posted soon!

Thanks so much for all your continued support. Happy Memorial Day!

News: Ramblin' Jack Starts Spring Tour

Sat, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss this chance to see Ramblin' Jack Elliott in the East - on the annual Mud Tour!

See all shows listed on the site - enjoy!

News: Ramblin' Jack in The East on Mud Tour

Sat, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss your chance to see 2 time Grammy winner and National Medal of Arts recipient Ramblin' Jack Elliott.

Elliott hits the East Coast for his annual 'Mud Tour' with tales of sailing, cowboy stories, trucks, women and a fantastic life full of historic memories. It is an inspriing show to witness.

This year hitting some new venues and towns in Fall River, Ma.; Rockville, MD.; Piermont, NY.; a very special evening at the Rubin Museum in NYC; Canton, CT.; Portland, Maine; nice new show just added in Cambridge, Ma. and ending in Saratoga Springs, NY. All 8 dates and ticketing information now on the webiste.

As always, thanks for your support of this true American treasure.

News: Annual Mud Tour Announced!

Sun, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Hello Ramblin' Jack Fans -

Headed to the East for his annual 'Mud Tour' - all 7 dates have now been posted on the website.

Please tell your friends and make a special effort to see Jack this year. He's 79 years young and still ramblin' !! Also note - a Texas tour in the works for June - the date with Guy Clark on June 18th is posted - but lots more to come. As always - thanks for your support of this true American Treasure!!

News: Ramblin' Jack Elliott 'Mud' Season Tour

Sun, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Look for a slew of dates in the coming week on Ramblin' Jack Elliott's annual Mud Tour of the East in May!

More coming soon!

News: Two Time Grammy Winner Ramblin' Jack Headlines in Elko

Fri, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott is headlining in Elko this year at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada at the end of this month (see shows!). Very special guests in the band include Van Dyke Parks and David Piltch, who both performed on Jack's Grammy winning release"A Stranger Here."

Run, don't walk to this amazing three night historic event in Elko, Nevada! Happy New Year!

News: Rancho Nicasio November 7th!

Tue, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss the only local Northern California date for the fall - a rare one indeed!

Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Steve Forbert perform at Rancho Nicascio on November 7th.

An early Sunday show - do not miss this one...Get your reservations in early!

www.ranchonicasio.com

News: Ramblin' Jack Is Back!

Fri, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott just returned from a long tour of Norway in August, and then 9 dates on the East Coast in September and the beginning of October. Congratulations Jack on a fantastic tour!

Look for a very special local Northern California regional date to be posted soon! The only date Ramblin' Jack will perform for the rest of the year. More soon!!

News: Ramblin' Jack in the Mid West and East Coast

Mon, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't forget to look at the upcoming shows for Ramblin' Jack - who did astonishing shows in Norway and now back in the U.S. touring the mid-west and the East. Performing better than ever - don't hesitate to go and enjoy this true gem of American folk music.

News: Ramblin' Jack's Headed To Norway!

Mon, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0800

A rare adventure, on August 31st Ramblin' Jack Elliott and manager Gaynell Rogers will head to Norway for two very special performance dates on September 3rd and 4th. Jack's first time over the 'pond' in some time. Dates are posted on the website. They will stop off in London for the night 9/5 , before returing back to the U.S. 9/6 to rest up and head out again for a nice run of dates in September.

Watch for a lot more dates to be posted very soon!

News: Ramblin' Jack's Back!

Tue, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack has returned from Chicago and Minneapolis where he performed to huge adoring audiences. A great success!! This week Jack will shoot a HD PBS special with his good friend producer/slide guitarist Roy Rogers - planned for fall pledge drives for PBS.

More dates to be announced soon for the fall!

Look for Jack in Norway in September!

News: Ramblin' Jack Elliott Dates Announced for Summer

Tue, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Don't miss the chance to see one of America's true treasures when Ramblin' Jack Elliott travels to the Chicago Blues Festival on June 13th and a rare appearance in Minneapolis at The Cedar Cultural Center on June 19th. Check the summer and fall dates often as there is lots of new dates and tours in the works.

News: Ramblin' Jack Heads To Sante Fe, Denver and Texas!

Wed, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott has a new string of shows just announced starting in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 29th - then performs at L2 Arts and Cultural Center on May 1st and then a run through Texas. See all updates on the shows on this site and go and support this American legend as he runs through the South West fresh off winning his second Grammy!

News: Ramblin' Jack Heads To Florida

Wed, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott makes a rare appearance in Florida this week end to do a guest appearance for his dear friend Stetson Kennedy, 93 years young (!), for his Southern Exposure Festival. It is a benefit for Stetson's foundation.

Please look Mr. Kennedy up - an extraordinary human being, civil rights worker, and author who was/is a close friend of Jack's and Woody Guthrie.

Joining Ramblin' Jack will be Arlo Guthrie and the entire Guthrie clan - should be a very special event!

www.southernexposurefestival.com

Press: Full List of 2010 Grammy Winners « LimeWire Music Blog

Mon, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800

“The Fame,” Lady Gaga; Brian and Josh, Rob Fusari, Martin Kierszenbaum, RedOne and Space Cowboy, producers “Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King,” Dave Matthews Band; Rob Cavallo, producer * “Fearless,” Taylor Swift; Nathan Chapman and ..... “A Stranger Here,” Ramblin' Jack Elliott [Winner] “Blue Again,” the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito “Rough and Tough,” John Hammond “Stomp! The Blues Tonight,” Duke Robillard “Chicago Blues: A Living History,” Billy Boy ... - Full List of Grammy Winner

News: Ramblin' Jack Elliott Wins Grammy!

Wed, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Congatulations to Ramblin' Jack Elliott who won the Grammy for "Best Traditional Blues Recording" for 'A Stranger Here' produced by Joe Henry.

We are very proud of this amazing accomplishment and thank yous go to the entire team of folks at his label Anti/Epitaph who worked so hard to make this happen.

Notes and cards or congrats can be sent to Management at:

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

c/o Gaynell Rogers

P.O. Box 1566

Nevada City, California 95959

News: 5th GRAMMY NOMINATION for Ramblin' Jack - 'A STRANGER HERE'

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott Receives 5th Grammy Nomination

For 'A Stranger Here' Produced by Joe Henry

with Special Friends Van Dyke Parks and David Hildago

The 2010 Grammy nominations have been announced and Jack's most recent album, A STRANGER HERE nabbed a spot for Best Traditional Blues album. Yes, blues. All pre WWII tunes from some of the amazing American Musical aritsts that Jack knew and loved. Produced by Joe Henry and released on Anti Epitaph Records - this project was a true labor of love.

Jack's has had four nominations in the past—and won one for 'A South Coast' on Red House Records in 1998 — 'Friends of Mine' on Hightone Records in1999 and 'A Long Ride' in 2001 - 'I Stand Alone' his debut on Anti a few short years ago - all in the folk catageory, so this is especially delightful! Jack can sing the blues like no other.

You'll find A STRANGER HERE and all of Jack's special recordings and Grammy-nominated and awarded albums in our Music Store.

Here's a view of a short documentary from Aiyana Elliott, Jack's daughter on the making of

A Stranger Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHxmqkCIS-M

News: A STRANGER HERE: JACK'S LATEST RELEASE

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Ramblin' Jack Elliott sings the blues as only he can. Jack has always included blues as part of his repertoire since his earliest days. And he knew or performed with many of the original blues men who composed the songs for this album.

Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, Son House, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, Furry Lewis, Big Bill Broonzy and more.

AVAILABLE AT OUR ONLINE RAMBLIN' JACK STORE NOW!

"...an early nominee for folk album of the year...."
A Four Star Review!

Jack & Mississippi John Hurt, 1964 by Jim Marshall

On A Stranger Here, Ramblin’ Jack teams up with ANTI artist and prolific producer Joe Henry. Joe brings together a team of incredible musicians, including David Hildago of Los Lobos and Van Dyke Parks with true gritty roots arrangements. The result is Jack's most well rounded and expansive album yet.

Jack is again, the living connection between America’s cultural past and present, linking blues and folk, white and black roots music, steeped in his unshakable reverence for American folk culture.

For more information and track listings, go to the MUSIC link.

News: Jack, Bruce Springsteen & Kris Kristofferson at Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Backstage at Madison Square Garden on May 3rd, Bruce Springsteen visited with Ramblin' Jack and Kris Kristofferson while they all paid tribute to Pete Seeger's remarkable life and works. Watch video of Jack singing 'Maggies Farm' there with Kris, Richie Havens Taj Mahal and Warren Haynes. Go to VIDEOS!

News: ROLLING STONE INTERVIEWS RAMBLIN' JACK

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Hey! Check out the online edition of Rolling Stone Magazine with the new Ramblin' Jack interview,

Ramblin Jack Elliott: Tales From His Long Career

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/28818536/ramblin_jack_elliott

News: ONLINE RAMBLIN' JACK STORE UP AND RAMBLING!

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Get Ramblin' Jack's latest album, A STRANGER HERE, and a bunch more, including the Sundance Film Festival award-winning dvd, The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack.

News: WELCOME TO RAMBLINJACK.COM

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

My friends and family have finally pulled me into the 21st century, and I haven't yet become accustomed to the last half of the 20th. But it's important that we stay in touch. Especially today when it looks like we're all in for some hard travelin'.

The songs and stories of my life have always come from regular people who worked hard jobs and took on big challenges in tough times. Often enough life alone is a challenge. That's what folk songs and blues are all about. And in these uncertain days maybe my work has something to offer you.

My new record of old blues songs, A STRANGER HERE, is being well-received and I'm back touring. I'm especially looking forward to meeting up with Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Joan Baez and Bruce Springsteen for Pete's 90th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden, on May 3.

Come by and see me at one of my concerts. See what we're offering in our online Music Store which is now up and open for business. Email us your thoughts. Don't be a stranger.

Always Here,

News: Ramblin' Jack Joins Ralph Stanley on E-TOWN Radio Show

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Etown's 18th Anniversary show with Ralph Stanley and Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Air Dates: Jun 10-Jun 16

This special taping celebrating Etown's 18th Anniversary, features two icons of American music.

http://www.etown.org/listen.summary.php?id=281&air_date=2020-06-10

Press: Wall Street Journal Interview: 'A Cultural Conversation With Ramblin' Jack'

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Diving Into Deep Blues Ramblin' Jack Elliott, last musical partner of Woody Guthrie, mentor and model for young Bob Dylan, and sonic grandfather of just about every scruffy-voiced folksinger in the Western world, is now 77 and has just undergone some needed hip-replacement surgery. Unlike most people at that point in life, and well past 50 years in a performing career, he not only has a new CD, "A Stranger Here," out today on Anti-Records, but it's a release that marks a whole new turn in his repertoire -- toward the hard, "deep" blues of the Depression era. - Wall Street Journal

Press: Ramblin' Jack Elliott - A Stranger Here

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800

"...an early nominee for folk album of the year...." A Four Star Review! - Boston Phoenix