February 24, 2010 - Press On features two original new tracks, “I Hope You’re Well” and “Taking Memories,” and a new version of “Never Surrender” (previously available as an iTunes bonus track), mixed by legendary producer/engineer, Ed Stasium. These three tunes are presented alongside live versions of “The Here And The Now,” “This I Know” and “Heaven’s My Home” recorded at NPR’s Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour.

“The songs coincidentally fit so well together,” states Ruby. “The lyrics encourage the listener to take the good from the bad and keep pressing on. Life and relationships can be really hard, but we seek and hope to find a blessed gift in the end.” Sam & Ruby felt that their live performance set from NPR’s Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour was the perfect way to break down some of their songs acoustically from their debut album, The Here And The Now. “We wanted people to see the bare bones of where these songs came from --without the full sheen production--simply with lyrics, guitar and melody,” Ruby adds.

Sam & Ruby are kicking off 2010 in grand fashion. The pair recently made their debut performance at the Sundance Film Festival’s ASCAP Music Café event, wrapped up tour dates with bluesman Jackie Greene and made an appearance on Acoustic Café. On Feb 9th, Sam & Ruby released a new digital single on Ryko, “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, which is their unique interpretation of the Ray Charles classic, produced by Charlie Peacock and featuring guest vocals by Flynn, a key member of the hip-hop collective LA Symphony. What’s more, the duo was recently announced as the winner of Sirius-XM’s coveted contest, “Coffee House Singer-Songwriter Discovery Of The Year,” which earned them a live performance for the channel on Feb 18th in Nashville, TN and an upcoming opening slot for the Indigo Girls.

Sam & Ruby are elated with the acclaim for their debut album. Press On deepens their musical message and presence. “We want to let the fans know that it is only getting better. We aren’t done yet. We are pressing on,” Ruby said.

PRESS ON
1. Never Surrender (New)
2. I Hope You're Well (Bonus Song)
3. Taking Memories (Bonus Song)
4. The Here And The Now (Live at Woodsongs)
5. This I Know (Live at Woodsongs)
6. Heaven's My Know (Live at Woodsongs)