Ruby Dee Philippa’s life reads like a rebel’s anthem. From riding horses near Folsom Prison to starting college at just 15, Ruby’s path blazed through the punk streets of 1980s San Francisco, into the wilds of Alaska, and eventually onto the international stage as the powerhouse behind Ruby Dee and the Snake handlers.
With multiple Grammy considerations and a fierce creative drive, she’s not just a musician — she’s a storyteller. Now, she’s turned her journey into fiction with the Bag of Tricks trilogy, inspired by reconnections with her early punk roots. In this episode, Ruby takes us through the highs, lows, and hard-won wisdom of a life lived with purpose, grit, and a killer soundtrack.
🎧 Key Takeaways:
From early punk scenes to headlining with roots-rockabilly fire
Launching multiple restaurants and music tours
How lived experience shapes literary fiction
Staying creative across music, writing, and activism
🎯 Ideal for: Music lovers, indie authors, punk historians, and anyone rewriting the rules.
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