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Ron Greene "In Honor of a Critic" CD release party
Doors open at 7PM
Hanna Rebecca will open the show at 8PM
Don't trade in authenticity for approval is a mantra singer-songwriter Ron Greene holds close to his heart. His journey in faith, and in music, has been about boldly following that inner compass we all have, and getting closer to the truth. His latest album, In Honor Of A Critic, is a celebration of the self. Its poignant, playful, and chock full of invigorating grooves.
The title references that, in life, we sometimes try to please other people. The songs on this album are about trying to be the real me,faults and all. This album is the real Ron Greene, confides the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho -based singer-songwriter
In Honor Of A Critic is a milestone entry in Greene's solo catalog. This creative breakthrough coincides with Ron again joining forces with longtime ally Eddie Ramirez. Eddie, who suggested the album title, is a huge part of this recording, and a huge part of its sound, Greene says. How we've worked together is by bouncing idea's off each other, seeing how things jibe, and then going from there. The songwriting on In Honor of a Critic, which is shared by Ron & Eddie, is mature and well rounded. It explores life, love, and relationships with humor and heartfelt sincerity. The album, guided by Ramirez deft production, is also a natural progression of Greene's affinity for a more full-band sound, touching upon electric styles such as jazz, funk, R&B, and rock. Vocally, the album also represents a creative breakthrough. With Eddies guidance Greene has discovered he has a hidden jewel of a silky falsetto voice, and he does most of his own harmony singing on the album, layering choice vocal melody passages with soaring complimentary vocal lines.
Highlights on the album include the invigoratingly funky first single Rock Your Body, the uplifting Vultures (written by his son), and the boldly vulnerable Your Love Is. If the churning old school funk of Rock Your Body gets you off your butt and burning calories, then Greene's mission is accomplished. "That's the beat that gets you moving", Greene allows. "Its a fun song about working out. Its a nice tongue-in-cheek moment away from all the seriousness". The ethereal emotionality of Vultures addresses the crux of the album embracing your individuality no matter what the critics say. "My son showed me that song, and I thought it was awesome. Its really the mantra of the album. Vultures are those people that try to knock you down. The message here is block the negativity and be yourself", Greene explains. The stirring pop-rock ballad Your Love Is sends a message of pure and poetically expressed love.
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LocationThe Cellar (View)
317 E Sherman Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
United States
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