David Ramirez

The film we made had its World Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. We had three screenings and at the end of the festival it was awarded Best of Texas. It was a wild ride making this with my friend Ryan Booth (Director) and it’s been an even wilder ride finally getting to show it. More soon. All my love. Photography by @seanson28

There was a moment a couple years back where I was heavily considering throwing in the towel. I no longer identified with my ambitious and creative younger self and just wanted to move to the desert and disappear. But, thanks to my good friends and family, that desire to hang it all up faded and I was able to find my love for music once again. This record is my rebirth. I was reintroduced to that kid who had big dreams and he pushed me to be more creative and curious than I ever thought I could. All The Not So Gentle Reminders is a love letter to my younger self thanking him for the life I am now lucky enough to lead. I hope somewhere in the midst of these 12 songs, in the midst of all the notes and words and melodies and colors, you can find a place to be cozy, thoughtful and possibly more curious. I hope you tap your foot, sing along with friends, find someone to smooch or maybe have a new favorite road trip album. Thank you all for all the love you have shown me over the last 18 years, six albums, four EP’s and thousands of shows. Wherever you are in the world please know that I am somewhere, right now, raising a glass of tequila and saying cheers to you, to me and to us. All my love. Produced by David Ramirez and Christopher Boosahda Engineered and mixed by Charlie Kramsky Mastered by Chris Longwood Recorded at Spectra Studios in Cedar Park, TX Drums and percussion by Jeffrey Olson Bass, piano and synths by Barbara Frigiere Piano, guitars and string arrangements by James Westley Essary Pedal Steel and guitar by Simon Page Strings by Christabel Lin, Cory Blais, Andrew Corral and Jessica Leigh Wallenhaupt Guitar on Deja Voodoo by Doug Walseth Saxophone on Twin Sized Beds by Jeff Dazey Piano picking on A Bigger World by Andy Bianculli BGV’s by Kalu James, Megan Mattix, Sean Rodriguez, Alex Bergan, Natalie Price, Chase Robbins All songs written by David Ramirez except for “A Bigger World” which was written by David Ramirez and Natalie Price, “Do Not Disturb Me” which was written by David Ramirez, John Coronado and Abby DeNoble and “Dreams Come True” which was written by David Ramirez and James Westley Essary

I will be framing my first Rolling Stone interview. Thanks for sending so many sweet messages today. Feeling all the love. And thank you, @garretkwoodward for sitting down with me and going through all the good and difficult human things as we talked about the record. Link to full article without the paywall is in my bio. Photography by @vinniefallico

Here’s another clip from a session I did back in 2014 with Ryan Booth for my song “Find The Light”. My mother encouraged me in 2012 to write something hopeful as I had been, at the time, only exploring some hopeless themes. I’m so thankful she did because this song still remains to be one of my favorites. It’s taken on new meaning over the years but still reminds me that I can befriend my pain and not just be bound by it all; that within the dark and trying moments, if I pay close attention and open my eyes, I’m still surrounded by light and beautiful things as well. We’re hitting the road today. If you’re around one of the four cities we’re playing come out and kick it. Let’s be together. 5.13 • New Orleans • @chickiewahwahnola 5.14 • Birmingham • @woodlawntheatrebham 5.16 • Waverly, AL • @standard_deluxe 5.17 • Atlanta • @badearl Directed by @ryanbooth Drums and BGV’s by @caseyneedham Piano and BGV’s by @briandouglasphillips

Spread the word. We’re hitting the road this week. We’d love to see you. 5.13 - New Orleans, LA - Chickie Wah Wah 5.14 - Birmingham, AL - Woodlawn Theatre 5.16 - Waverly, AL - Standard Deluxe 5.17 - Atlanta, GA - the Earl @lowdownlaurenv @chickiewahwahnola @woodlawntheatrebham @standard_deluxe @badearl

Midwest/East Coast run this July. Dates below and tickets are on sale now. More dates will be added soon but if you’re in one of the cities listed below then get your tickets while the getting’s good. Love y’all and can’t wait to hang. 7.14 • McAlester, OK • @spaceshipearthcoffee 7.15 • St. Louis, MO • @offbroadwaystl 7.16 • Louisville, KY • @thezanzabar 7.17 • Columbus, OH • @rumba_cafe 7.18 • Millvale, PA • @mrsmallstheatre 7.19 • Lancaster, PA • @westartlanc 7.21 • Providence, RI • @alchemy_providence 7.22 • Cambridge, MA • @clubpassim 7.28 • Brooklyn, NY • @thesultanroom 7.29 • Philadelphia, PA • @johnnybrendas 7.30 • Vienna, VA • @jamminjava 7.31 • Charlotte, NC • @eveningmuse Tickets at davidramirezmusic.com/tour

Here are some stills shot by Ryan Booth on the first day I met and hung with Leslie Grace. This was our screen test for the film STAGES (directed by Ryan Booth) to see if we sang well together or even got along. I’m glad to report, three years later, the answer to both questions was (and still is) a resounding “YES”. I’ll never forget this first meeting and I’ll cherish our time shooting for the rest of my life. Our film won “Best In Texas” during SXSW and this weekend we’ll be screening at the Dallas International Film Festival. If you’re in and around Dallas we screen at 1pm Saturday the 25th at The Texas Theatre. You don’t need a badge, tickets are regularly priced movie tickets ($15) on the DIFF website. Come hang and see what we made. Much to celebrate. @ryanbooth @lesliegrace @stagesfilm

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Here’s another one of my favorite tunes written by Lauren Victoria. If you haven’t been keeping up she’ll be joining the band and I on the road for a few shows in May. Grab your tickets and come kick it. Dates below and tickets on my site. I recorded this three times trying to tame that damn curl on the side of my head but he really needed the attention I guess. 5.13 • New Orleans, LA• Chickie Wah Wah • @chickiewahwahnola 5.14 • Birmingham, AL• Woodlawn Theatre • @woodlawntheatrebham 5.16 • Waverly, AL • Standard Deluxe • @standard_deluxe 5.17 • Atlanta, GA • The EARL • @badearl

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Just announced a small little run in May that takes the band and I through four of my favorite cities in the south. I’m even more thrilled to announce that we’ll be joined by Lauren Victoria from Bakersfield, CA for three of these shows. It’s gonna be a short trip but it will be monstrous. If you’re around, I’d love to see you. If you can’t make it to these dates then tag some homies and send them our way. Let’s be together. Tickets are on sale now on my site. Swipe to see the show posters (some of my favorite designs with photos taken in and around Bakersfield, CA). 5.13 • New Orleans, LA • Chickie Wah Wah • @chickiewahwahnola 5.14 • Birmingham, AL• Woodlawn Theatre • @woodlawntheatrebham 5.16 • Waverly, AL • Standard Deluxe • @standard_deluxe 5.17 • Atlanta, GA • The EARL • @badearl Ramirez Portrait by @vinniefallico Victoria Portrait by @benwentwest

Got a few dates in May with the band and very very special guest, Lauren Victoria. Tickets are on sale and dates are below. I do hope you make some plans, gather some pals and come kick it with us. Let’s make this small trip a big big time. 5.13 • Chickie Wah Wah • New Orleans, LA • @chickiewahwahnola 5.14 • Woodlawn Theatre • Birmingham, AL • @woodlawntheatrebham 5.16 • Standard Deluxe • Waverly, AL • @standard_deluxe 5.17 • The Earl • Atlanta, GA • @badearl