who:

j.r. - owner of mike's tavern

when:

24 may, 2006

where:

in the mike's tavern newsletter

testimony:

...okay, a disclaimer, i love alacartoona and she has been a great friend of mike's for a long time. that being said . . . alacartoona is a merry band of accomplished local musicians. they perform a "modern cabaret" show featuring the lovely and talented ruby falls (the pitch's 2005 choice for best sexy musician, female). their show is truly a sight to behold. the music is expertly performed. it incorporates show tunes, jazz, and burlesque style music and themes. but the music is just one part of the larger show that oozes with sexiness while also including a lot of humor, crowd interplay, interplay/dialogue among the musicians and impeccable timing and commitment to the theme in all respects.

who:

darrell leonard - composer

when:

02 dec, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

love your cd. i would love to see and hear the band live. you certainly aren't the typical kansas city blues combo. I'll bet you really stir up some heat at your live shows!

who:

dave gilham

when:

01 dec, 2005

where:

email to alacartoona

testimony:

i just wanted to drop you a line to say how much of a great time i had last night at the gaslight. For an intimate venue with an eclectic crowd, you really brought the house down. my only wish is that more people could have come and appreciated the beauty and artistry of your show.

i don't know if it's the themes, the songwriting, the performances, or what it is exactly that makes alacartoona an experience i love to remember but so rarely do i come away from a show with my face aching from grinning like a schoolboy... okay, a naughty schoolboy who might just get away with it, but a schoolboy nonetheless.

until the next time, i remain a loyal fan...

dave gilham

who:

tom sawyer - kansas city actor

when:

29 noc, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

i loved the show. i love the look of the band and especially your costume - wowee!

it was a fun, sexy, show, and you've got quite the voice, young lady. it's good to bachelor and the rest with you - to keep you out of trouble with the boys (or girls).

who:

robert dorian

when:

04 nov, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

oh my dearest and MOST beautiful ruby,

my heart still races from our meeting last evening.

the show was excellent. thanks for a show that was affordable and accessible. thank you all for a most wonderful evening!

bob

who:

jennifer janesko

when:

18 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

we noticed you in the pitch!!! congratulations!! i can't believe there is anyone in kc that is not familiar with your group. you are all so professional and dynamic!

tell providence that we stopped by lillibelle. if i had children, those clothes would be exactly my style...it is even more impressive to have a store like this in kc! it is about time.

who:

brian collins of fixation media

when:

11 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

who can say no to kansas city's sexiest musician, female?? resistance is futile.

who:

pete dulin

when:

08 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: alacartoona w/ the violent femmes - 07 oct, 2005)

the show performance was great. alacartoona continues to get fantastic gigs before new audiences. 2005 is the year of ala. praise be.

who:

paetra serra

when:

08 oct, 2005

where:

email to alacartoona

testimony:

(re: alacartoona w/ the violent femmes - 07 oct, 2005)

great show last night all - we enjoyed your stunning performance and partying with you afterwards. as for ruby- congrats! the pitch nailed it. you are indeed an irresistible and beautiful dame - inside and out.

an admiring fan,
paetra

who:

adam austin

when:

08 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

you are my goddess
i've never seen self empowerment so brazenly self titled
and providence seems as his usual self in fine and rare form
this is adam whom you met at the femmes show
signed
a.

who:

mike mcmechron

when:

07 oct, 2005

where:

email to alacartoona

testimony:

i am SO fucking jealous that you get to open for the violent femmes! wish i could be there.

congratulations on making ruby falls the sexiest woman in kansas city! of course, i already knew that without the pitch telling me!

who:

jon bidwell

when:

07 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

ruby, congrats on being the best sexy musician in town!

who:

dominant jean

when:

07 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

subject: hey sexy!

congrats on making the best of kc! my roller derby team made "best defense"; we're even better than the chiefs!

who:

jennifer mangan of exposure

when:

06 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

subject: pitch best of kc award!!

congrats! very well deserved! as always, we are very proud of you!

who:

steph suetos of exposure

when:

06 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

subject: pitch best of kc award!!

woo woo. we knew that anyway, but it's nice to see in print!!!! you rock, lady!

who:

jan kyle

when:

02 oct, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: hrc comedy party - 01 oct, 2005)

hey ruby!

just wanted to say hi. you were amazing last night! i think the women there loved it!

best regards,
jan kyle

who:

krystyn renfro

when:

02 oct, 2005

where:

email to alacartoona

testimony:

hello darlings,

my name is krystyn renfro and my husband and i met you after your dazzling performance at the gaslight tavern this past wednesday. i am the director of le banquet des coquettes, a performance driven arts group in lawrence, ks. we produce elaborate, multi-genre shows that bring together artists and musicians in large venues.

you really are incredible, and it would be nice to say we worked with you when you become famous beyond compare.

xoxoxo
krystyn

who:

jericho

when:

29 sep, 2005 - 2:52pm

where:

posted on myspace.com

testimony:

(re: gaslight - 28 sep, 2005)

subject: my deepest condolences

... to all of you who missed alacartoona at the gaslight last night: i'm assuming you suffered some great tragedy that kept you from attending, perhaps the death of a loved one or sudden blindness... or perhaps you just didn't know, which is infinitely more sad.

word of advice, folks- the next time you have the chance to see alacartoona, DO IT! i have never seen a more charming, original and titillating performance, and i laugh derisively at all you poor saps who missed out! ha, I say! ha ha!

learn your lesson, kids, and the next time they're in town, spend the night with them-GO TO THE SHOW!

myspace.com/alacartoona

--jericho

who:

jericho

when:

29 sep, 2005 - 2:38pm

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: gaslight - 28 sep, 2005)

ruby,

i'm still simply reeling! this morning as i whipped up a simple hollandaise for nicole's birthday breakfast, i was dancing around the kitchen, clarifying butter and whipping egg yolks to music from the show -- imagine the poor, confused little chicken embryos, rudely broken from their warm homes to the baritone strains of providence (and i, as best as i could manage) singing "willkomenn, wilkommenn...".

and i thought to myself, "hey, fuck it. they're eggs."

but that has nothing to do with my lavish praise of alacartoona -- my gods, woman, where have you four been hiding? i have seen a number of burlesque, side show and "period" acts (and I mean that in a polite way), but yours by far was the most genuine i've ever been privileged to witness, on stage or on screen. i must assume that alacartoona has no strong desire to be famous, for why else would you not be? you have everything it takes, and that's no insincere compliment.

thank you, thank you and thank you again. thank you for the performance, for being such delightful people, and most importantly, for making me look good by letting me book you -- and make no mistake, i'm going to get numerous compliments for securing your act tonight, and i plan to lap it up like pussy at the cream... and i mean THAT in a polite way.

i want alacartoona to know that i am ever your humble servant -- if there is anything i can do to bring about another performance, or promote you in any way, please don't hesitate to ask. there are a number of venues and events i have in mind that I'm going to invite you in on.

finally, i would like to offer myself at your service should there ever be anything you might think you can use me for.

once again, thank you so much!

jericho

p.s. should you and/or any of your boys ever be in lawrence, ks, and desiring someone to share cocktails and witty banter with, please do give me a call.

who:

johnna lowther, natasha idol II winner

when:

29 sep, 2005 - 10:41am

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: gaslight - 28 sep, 2005)

you guys put on phenomenal shows!

who:

satowi

when:

29 sep, 2005 - 8:56am

where:

posted on myspace.com

testimony:

(re: gaslight - 28 sep, 2005)

it was a BLAST and alacartoona was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

who:

mr spankman

when:

29 sep, 2005 - 12:21am

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: gaslight - 28 sep, 2005)

i'll keep an eye on the paper and your website to see where you are performing. last night was great!

who:

richard walker

when:

04 apr, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

(re: bulldog - 26 mar, 2005)

the show was great! it seemed to me like you guys were really in the groove-- good sound, good energy, bachelor was (of course) like a too-hip berliner god of time, and ruby--wow--i think you're singing better than i've ever heard you! powerful and expressive and flexible...

[flexible? richard, are you really speaking of ruby's voice?]

who:

tim higgins

when:

25 mar, 2005

where:

email to ruby

testimony:

ruby,

i was simply trying to read the kc star preview and but of course, i went blind. luckily, i memorized the computer keyboard to write this note. before i did lose sight, i did notice that it was a fabulous picture of providence's nails .... but bammm ! i saw nothing after that.

cheers and much happiness from we at the higgins home of the ... well you know.....!

see ya,
tim, renee and caitlin