Carola Baer formed Ruby Dawn in 2021 and Quiet Wish before that. Both bands performed hypnotic power grooves driven by Carola’s dynamic and inclusive song writing genius, where she could take almost any grove generated in a made up random jam, or an idea submitted, no matter how erratic, incomplete, or basic; and craft something magical; because she was always able to see elements of magic in the music that was being made.
Carola independently wrote the songs in both bands, for almost a decade. To foster inclusion, she would always give priority to any jam, riff or idea that was brought in or collectively emerged , and if nothing was brought to the table, she’d compose material for her own solo use.
Some songs evolved from instrumental jammed ideas and riffs brought in by others, but these were not at all like the songs that actually appeared on the albums released. They were crafted into songs by Carola, or remained undeveloped messy jams!
The songs that went on to identify the bands signature sound as represented on both their highly successful albums: Beyond Tomorrow and Blood on Water, were written by composer and songwriter Carola Baer: Vocals, Keyboards, Lyrics, Melodies, Titles, structure, themes, song meanings, delivery, identity, all concepts behind songs like Juliet, Stonewall, Dust and Fire, Man Where’s Your Heart etc. They were produced by Ian Turner and his Pierce Farm studios in Wokingham. Contributing to the recordings and jams, by bringing in riffs and ideas from time to time were: Adam Perry (drums) and Dave Salsbury (guitar) Ian Turner (bass)
How the songs sounded live or recorded was the interpretation of each member who played on them. Former Ruby Dawn members and jammers were : Anne Emmerson, Stuart Crawford-Brown, Joshua Rose, Will Halsey, and Keith Buckman
Beyond Tomorrow, and Blood on Water, both received excellent reviews, and standing ovations, goosebump moments at their performances. The previous band line up parted at the end of 2025. Carola will keep her identity of Ruby Dawn as she formed the band and material, and hopes to find a new line to release her third album Connect.
Blood on Water Former line up of Ruby Dawn
