Performances

WBEZ 91.5 FM: The Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia

Chicago’s Wooden Rings are gearing up for a new release this summer. The band’s 2012 self-titled debut received some lofty praise, locally. The four-piece is sometimes described as a chamber quartet, though a more rustic, sometimes folky sound seems to shine through more often than anything else. That rusticism, married with confessional lyrics, makes for melancholy songs drenched in the eternal longing for one’s better days. The band features Ramah Jihan (nylon-string guitar, lead vocals, songwriter), Justin Rodig (supporting vocal, clarinet, banjo, bells), Brett Bakshis (electric bass) and Marissa Deitz (cello). Wooden Rings stop The Morning Shift by for a preview of their forthcoming record, Twisted & Tangled, and chat a little bit about their music. The rustic confessional of Wooden Rings by WBEZ’s Morning Shift is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Wooden Rings just played The Morning Shift today and Tony Sarabia was so easy to talk to. Thanks to Tony and to all the crew for listening. It’s such an amazing complex at Navy Pier. Take a listen: https://soundcloud.com/morningshiftwbez/wooden-rings-plays-songs-from

“Finding Me” by Wooden Rings

“Finding Me” by Wooden Rings 2012 from Ramah Jihan on Vimeo.

A big “thank you” to Dan Finnen and Derek Cox at Distract Chicago for shooting this charming video all in one night. Fellow makers, these guys are very professional, a breeze to work with, and fantastically creative. See you guys at the Winter Show at Fitzgerald’s this Thursday 12.13.2012 We love it! WR

The Winter Show

I’d like to announce this as our final show of the year 2012 and our only show on the books until Brett and Justin’s babies are delivered. It has been a fantastic year for us playing this touching music. Please come and bring a friend to share the night. We will be giving buttons away and maybe some downloads. All good stuff. Warmly, Ramah David Jihan Malebranche of Wooden Rings

Acoustic Chamber Pop at Pig N Weasel

Combine the sensibilities, energy and angst of pop music with traditionally ‘classical’ instruments and musical techniques in contemporary settings, and you have it: Chamber pop rocks! Its sound and thoughtful lyrics wrap around us and bring us to unfamiliar but captivating places. We are excited to be able to present to you two of Chicago’s finest Chamber Pop groups, each with very-different approaches: the Wooden Rings and Renegade Lightning Rebellion. Please explore their work below and SPREAD THE WORD! Come make make your own Wooden Rings poster! Using materials that we purchased with our CAAP grant, we will be providing templates, surfaces, and implements for you to make your own Wooden Rings posters. Bring some wine to this clandestine secret spot in the heart of Evanston and let us play our gripping music for you. When you are done get you hands dirty and take home a poster of your own design. All that we ask is that you allow us to take a photo or scan of your design for our online poster wall. Don’t worry if it’s wonky, it won’t have your name on it (but love it, cause it’s yours). woodenrings renegade lightning rebellion Because seating is limited, reservations are recommended. Email us to let us know you’re coming at: thepigandweasel@gmail.com Open seats will be offered to walk-ins 10 mins prior to the first set.

09/08/12 – Lakeview Arts Festival – Lakeview Arts Fest

Wooden Rings
Lakeview Arts Fest
When
Saturday, September 8, 2012
12:00pm - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Lakeview Arts Festival (map)
3138 N Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL, USA
Other Info
Garden Stage 9/8/12
12:00pm

Public Parking Open Lot 3030 N. Broadway
Century Garage 2848 N. Clark
Mid City Parking 3440 N. Broadway
Park One Parking 3157 N. Broadway
Parkplace Garage 3815 N. Fremont
Broadway Centre Self-Park 2828 N. Clark
IM Parking 3115 N. Broadway

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WTTW Interview

Chicago Tonight Culture Web Extra: Profile of Local Band Wooden Rings to perform at Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Lindsay Prossnitz | September 7, 2012 12:45 pm Local band Wooden Rings is performing this weekend at the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. This four-member ensemble is starting to make waves with their unique, eclectic sound that was recently showcased on XRT’s Local Anesthetic show. The band is comprised of Ramah Jihan on vocals and lead guitar, Justin Rodig on supporting vocals, clarinet, banjo and bells, Brett Bakshis on electric bass and Marissa Deitz on cello. Watch a sneak preview of the band’s performances and listen to the members talk about getting their music off the ground, including securing grant money from the Community Arts Assistance Program. Thank you Lindsay and WTTW for your article and for profiling our project so well. Ramah Jihan Malebranche of Wooden Rings