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Jon McLaughlin (full band!) + The Ruin City
Jon McLaughlin
Jon McLaughlin has sold more than 170 thousand albums and more than 1 million digital tracks. McLaughlin released his 2007 debut album Indiana, followed by OK Now in 2008. The albums yielded placements on the TV Series Scrubs and movies including Georgia Rule and Bridge to Terabithia. Following this, McLaughlin’s song “So Close” was featured in Disney’s Enchanted starring Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams and McLaughlin was later asked to perform “So Close” at the 2008 Academy Awards. McLaughlin’s fourth album Promising Promises was released last year and included the single “Summer Is Over” featuring Sara Bareilles.TheRuinCity
TheRuinCity is a five-piece pop rock band from the Washington DC area. TheRuinCity prides themselves in creating music with a unique upbeat style and sound, influenced by bands such as Augustana, Mae, Copeland, and The Fray. The band was founded in 2010 by frontman and piano player Mike Daknis, along with lead and rhythm guitar players Josh and David Hoppel. The band later added drummer Dillon Knighton, and bass player Kyle O'Keefe.After releasing their first EP in September of 2011, the group decided to step back in the studio to record their Sophomore release. Months later On October 26th, 2012, TRC released the critically acclaimed record "Let Love Live".
"Besides the musical quality of this EP, I was also impressed by the fact that the band manages itself and is currently unsigned." - Sam Polonsky, AMP Musicians
Primed to be the next big thing from the DMV, TheRuinCity is sure to grab your attention with there catchy hooks, memorable melodies, and unique writing style.
You can pick up both of TRC's EP's on iTunes.
Tickets available here: https://jamminjava.com/events/jon-mclaughlin
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