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	PRESS/REVIEWS Bay Area Lucid: The Art of Consciousness and the Sound of Sexual Confidence The headline band was Candy From Strangers, a hard pop rock, glam punk assault on boredom if there ever was one. Ruby Jordan, the tough, gutsy, pleasure lovin singer projects her complete immersion in life, her total oneness with her feelings, her openess to all that is around her, and her willingness to share her self with her band and her audience in a way that picks up the excitement level of living itself. While wearing stilleto heeled black boots, she manages to still come across as strong and stable, a force to be reckoned with. She is no trembling flower of a girl, but full of beautiful testosterone and panache, appealing to all sexes, bringing out their own desire to release inhibitions, to accept their hedonism, to celebrate the power of woman. Her moves were intimate, as she would crouch on the floor, bend across the stage, accentuate not so much just her undeniable beauty as her own love for sexual freedom of expression, confidence, and range. When she would move into the crowd, coming close to audience members, her eyes were wickedly impish, her smile conspiratorial, her energy scintillating. (Read Full Article) - Tantra Bensko 4/06 Candy From Strangers Cat Butt Tattoo Yes, Candy From Strangers have entitled their latest album Cat Butt Tattoo, but not without good reason. With its thunderous drums and sweet harmonies, the tracks swallow you into a seedy Ramones-infused world of late night carousing. The well-crafted rockers are sung mostly by Ruby Jordan, a soulful black cat who delivers images of fast times and scribbled phone numbers in a voice that cries for leaving it all behind for good this time. Guitarist/vocalist Pauli Gray is excellent throughout. His screaming leads and tasty riffs call to mind Thin Lizzy, X, Bad Religion, The Cars and Blue Oyster Cult. While a late 1970s New York sound pervades, "Just For You" departs from the formula, harkening back to a Gold Rush-era burlesque. The album's anthemic closer "Not Like Everybody Else" -- which features Gray sharing lead vocals with Jordan -- will leave listeners aching to hear more of Gray's casual and confident swagger. - Dan Vermont The Owl Magazine 11/05 Cat Butt Tattoo The band and I were introduced to each other through Ginger Coyote a mutual friend of ours and I'm glad the band contacted me as they really are an enjoyable band. It would be easy to say these are a good melodic Rock N Roll band but that would be too easy. There's many influences to this band from Cheap Trick to Garbage to Janes Addiction to Led Zeppelin and with it comes infectious tunes that just want to make you keep blasting them out. Just listen to the opener ´Every 13´ and ´I Got You´ to see what I'm getting at. I have to mention ´Strange Ride´ as this is probably one of the best songs I've heard this year. And following that is ´Shallow Grave´ which is another bouncy number. ´Just For You´ is a great example of excellent Rock Roll and while ´Just For You´ is a short number it’s a very valid track on here. ´Not Like Everybody Else´ the closing track on this CD is the icing on the cake. Ruby Jordan has a wicked voice and backed up by an excellent band so I can see these doing well given the right breaks. Steve DIY Punk Globe Magazine 09/05 "Devoid of any pretentious, fluffy mewling, CFS is a good old-fashioned punk band without the overly jaded drug/booze sodden indifference. They have a good tight sound, well composed rhythms, energetic beat and most importantly tremendous vocals that never try to overreach the music. Every thing fits together seamlessly, raucously, providing a good time for band and audience alike." Mighty Afrodite NY Waste 07/04 Putting San Francisco back on the Rock and Roll map! "In a world of pre-fab, pre-packaged, cookie cutter acts -- it is nice to know that real music is still being written and played. I am a longtime fan of guitarist Paul Gray and a new fan of Candy from Strangers. I continue to marvel at Gray's songwriting, uniquely thought provoking. His craft of guitar playing is pure sex in motion. The relationship between this man and his guitar is fluid, lyrical and passionate. " Michele Rhea Caplinger Executive Director Grammy Awards, NARAS Atlanta Chapter "Catchy, very catchy stuff. I found myself humming their tunes days later." Peter Altescu Varla Magazine “When Ruby consulted with me about her career as a performing artists she mentioned her desire to produce an album that more fully captures the bands sound and intensity. I understood her more when I saw how contrasting the music and the live performance of it was. Candy From Strangers has come a long way over the years mastering song writing, stage performance and venturing into the world of professional recording. The fan base is loyal and stretches over the north and south of California and the East Coast. In a recent show at Studio Z in San Francisco Gina May Montel (drummer) caught a number of peoples attention in the audience. It was clear that Ruby (lead singer) is a performer that captivates and entices her fans to want more. Not because she does not give her all, but because what she gives is what fans seem to need. She commented that Primus was playing around for years before they struck a chord that mobilized the masses…. explaining to me that it takes time for a band to find their sound and make their mark. Candy From Strangers is working on a new album that promises a sound Ruby stated will reflect the direction they are pursuing as musicians. A little marketing research could prove this band has a much younger audience than one might think, but that is just one hypothesis that could be contradicted….especially by the newer album coming out soon.” Robert A. Jackson MA. Ed. 02/05 Rip-Star Records (SF) & (U.K.) www.thebrink.org For information, please contact SHALLOW GRAVE MANAGEMENT 415-282-7112 strangecandy@yahoo.com candyfromstrangers.com