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2009-10-29

let's catch up on '09
  Over the summer, Rami played with the Foo Fighters at The White House for a 4th of July BBQ. He also played on records for Aaron Hendras, Shades of Day, Brad Smith, Ted Wulfers, Kyle Hunt & the King Gypsy, Dale Fisher and Marco Corbo. Then he floated on the Dead Sea and tripped the Mediterranean. After that he produced for Dale Fisher and Benjamin Rose in Cologne, Germany @ the Art Farm Studios. Then Rami was off to Nashville to track with Tim McGraw and perform with Minnie Driver for Rounder Records 40th Anniversary Celebration.

2009-09-29

it will make you weep
  Kris Kristofferson's new album Closer To The Bone dropped today. Read how Rami makes him weep: Kris Kristofferson Honors Fellow Outlaws on New Album

2009-07-08

song of the day
  NPR Song Of The Day featured "Shook Down" by The Dead Satellites, a musical collaboration between Rami, Greg Richling, and Matthew Ryan.

2009-05-23

this summer
  Contrary to conflicting reports, Rami's summer plans do not include a Wallflowers tour.

2009-05-16

rami in spain
  Rami joined Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars at the Azkena Rock Festival in Spain on May 16th.

2009-04-29

rock 'n' roll fantasy camp
  Rami participated in the 11th annual Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood, Wednesday, April 29th through Sunday, May 3rd.

2009-03-23

rami in nashville
  At Fonogenic Studios, Rami has recently recorded with The Daylights, Alan Parsons, Moshav Band, Jason Castro, Human Lab, and Robbie Gennet. This week you'll find him in Nashville recording with LeAnn Rimes. He'll be missing a few jams at Canter's Kibitz Room in the upcoming months but not to worry, he will make it at least a few a month. Tonight you'll find him jamming with Fred Eltringham, Stuart Mathis, and some of his Nashville friends at Douglas Corner.

2009-03-11

happy trl day
 

Happy Birthday Rami!

If you missed your chance to sign Rami's birthday card, you can email your message to birthday@ramijaffee.com.

2009-02-16

rami's birthday
  It's almost time to celebrate the Rami Lama's birthday! You can sign Rami's birthday card until March 11th at midnight (PT) when it will be displayed for all to see. You can also answer few fun questions and upload a picture for Rami to go with your message. If you have any trouble signing the card online, feel free to email your message to birthday@ramijaffee.com instead.

2009-02-06

grammy weekend
  Rami will be playing with Foo Fighters for the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute To Neil Diamond in Los Angeles on February 6th, two days prior to the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

2009-01-19

this week in rami news
  Rami recorded with Kris Kristofferson on Tuesday with Don Was producing at Fonogenic Studios. He played with Minnie Driver at Sundance on Wednesday night after the premiere of her movie "Motherhood"; He will be recording with Dale Fisher in Cologne this weekend.

2009-01-17

austin city limits
  Foo Fighters performance on the 34th season of Austin City Limits is scheduled to air beginning January 17th. Check your local PBS listings for exact dates and times.

2008-12-16

fall out boy
  Rami recorded tracks for Fall Out Boy's latest release "Folie A Deux" which is available in record stores today.

2008-12-09

rami and friends
  KCRW presents Rami Jaffee & Friends at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. Performances that night also included Gary Jules and Minibar.

2008-12-03

rami on tv
  Rami joined Foo Fighters on Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the Grand Opening of The GRAMMY Museum.

2008-12-02

rami and macy gray
  Rami has been doing some recording with Macy Gray at Fonogenic Studios. Check out Rami's previous work with Gray in the discography.

2008-11-18

rami on blu-ray
  Rami performs on Foo Fighters Live At Wembley Stadium [Blu-ray DVD] in record stores today.

2008-11-09

in the studio
  This week Rami's producing a few songs for Cary Shields at Fonogenic Studios with Ran Pink. Rusty Anderson, Brian Macleod and Paul Bushnell will play on it with Rami and Ran.

2008-11-08

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2008-11-05

ramilicious news
  Finishing up a year of touring with Foo Fighters, Rami recently partnered up with Ran Pink at Fonogenic Studios, filmed a segment for a DVD hosted by Alan Parsons about the art of sound, and is working on music for a Sony online game that is due out in 2009.

2008-11-04

web site updates
  Happy 10th birthday to the Lounge! After a long hiatus we are back in business with a fresh new look. If some portions of the web site aren't quite working yet, please check back soon as the refresh will take some time to complete.

2007-09-25

new music tuesday
  Celebrate new music Tuesday with Rami! His musical contributions grace the latest from Melissa Etheridge The Awakening, Foo Fighters' sixth studio album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, and Pearl Jam's live in Italy DVD Immagine in Cornice: Picture in a Frame.

2007-03-11

happy trl day
  It's Rami Lama Day! Celebrate with Rami's birthday card signatures.

2007-03-03

more birthday card fun
  Now you can fill out a fun questionnaire for Rami's birthday card, and upload a picture to go with your message! Of course, you can still email birthday@ramijaffee.com to sign the card if you prefer.

2007-03-02

mailing list update
 

    

2007-02-20

birthday wishes
  You can sign Rami's birthday card by emailing birthday@ramijaffee.com now! Check back on March 11th to view the card.

2006-09-23

new featured release
  Rami wrote a beautiful string arrangement and plays Hammond Organ on the title track of Anna Nalick's latest album, Wreck of the Day.

2006-09-16

rami at the record store
  Time to add more Rami to your record collection? Look for latest releases added to the discography section... The Bouncing Souls, Anna Nalick, Cheyenne Kimball, Stone Sour, and Pete Yorn.

2006-09-09

rami on tour with foos
  Foo Fighters audiences have been enjoying Rami's instrumentals on their summer tour. Visit the Foo Fighters web site to see a ton of photos capturing Rami's current tour scene.

2006-05-12

rami happenings
  Rami has spent the last few weeks rehearsing in L.A. for a summer tour with Foo Fighters, but that hasn't kept him out of the studio. He wrote a string arrangement for the upcoming Anna Nalick single, "Wreck of the Day" with producer Steve Lillywhite. Then alongside Greg Richling, Matt Chamberlain, and Peter Stroud he recorded with Keith Gattis at Sunset Sound (in the Breach room) with Mark Wright producing. Rami also took the producer seat for Michael Miller's enchanting recording of "Mary" at Chicasa studios. More recently, he went to Nashville to record with LeAnn Rimes with Dan Huff producing.

2006-05-05

discography update
  Rami delivered some rich Harmonium sounds to the new album by The Green and Yellow TV. He also joined Rye Coalition on their latest release, which was produced by Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters.

2006-05-04

rami on tv
  Look for Rami and his Casio SK-1 on the WB's "Gilmore Girls" this Tuesday, May 9th. Check your local listings!

2006-03-11

happy birthday to trl
 


View Rami's birthday card @ http://trlbday.com/

2006-03-09

discography update
  Just added another tasty morsel to the discography ~ Willie Nile's new album, Streets Of New York

2006-03-06

happy birthday card
  Send Rami's birthday wishes by March 10th to trlbday@gmail.com! Thanks, Misbah and Rae.

2005-11-05

rami lounge at the mint
  Join Rami at The Mint in Los Angeles on November 26th, where he will host a benefit for Katrina's Piano Fund. Hitting the stage will be Phil Cody, Mavis, Evan Frankfort, Jason Nesmith, Mark Lane, Luther Russell, Jonny Kaplan, Biirdie, Kristen Mooney, Stuart Mathis, Mark Noseworthy, Yogi, Seatones, Jilann O'Neil, The Jane Doe's, and many many many more.

2005-11-04

rami walks the line
  On November 16th, CBS will broadcast "I Walk The Line: A Night for Johnny Cash," a musical tribute featuring performances from acclaimed musical artists Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Alison Krauss, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, U2, and more. Look for Rami performing with Kris Kristofferson and Foo Fighters!

2005-05-24

rebel, sweetheart
  The new album by The Wallflowers, Rebel, Sweetheart is in stores today. See the discography for details.

2005-04-29

discography update
  We added a new CD to Rami's long list of recording credits. Check out Clay Dubose's These Days which features Rami on synthesizer and additional keyboards.

2005-04-21

photo journal updated
  Enjoy a gorgeous batch of new pictures from Rami's Tahitian vacation in the Photo Journal.

2005-04-10

photo journal updated
  Rami just freshened up the Photo Journal with some pictures from the road... Performing with The Wallflowers in Tulsa, getting his J.F.K. conspiracy on in Dallas, and exploring the magic of New Orleans.

2005-03-11

happy birthday rami
  Time to celebrate Rami and view our online Birthday Card!

2005-02-11

discography update
  A new CD of Gurmukhi mantra from Sada Sat Kaur entitled Shashara has been added to the discography. Rami contributes B3 organ to the ambient collection, which is available at Amazon and CD Baby. You can learn more about Sada Sat Kaur and listen to song clips at the Ajna Music web site.

2005-02-10

rami's birthday card
  We're already preparing to celebrate Rami's birthday on March 11th, so make sure you're on the Rami Lounge email list to participate in his online birthday card this year!

    

2005-01-17

rami on television
  Minnie Driver and her band, featuring Rami on keyboards, will be performing her new single, "Invisible Girl" this week on the following programs: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on January 17th, The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on January 19th, Tavis Smiley and The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 21st. Check your local listings for times and channels.

2004-12-24

discography update
  Battle Of Life by Deccatree, led by former Sonichrome vocalist Chris Karn, is available now at their official web site. Rami contributes keyboards to the new album.

2004-11-25

photo journal updated
  See the Photo Journal for many new additions from Rami's UK tour with Minnie Driver.

2004-11-24

new featured release
  Now playing on the Rami Lounge jukebox... Heather Waters

2004-11-18

uss stennis photos
  Rami has some new pictures from the USS Stennis to share in the Photo Journal. Thanks Ace!

2004-11-09

new photos & rami recommends
  Preview Biirdie's Morning Kills The Dark due out in January 2005. Says Rami, "I just have to share this with somebody! This was my soundtrack to the UK. I can't believe how much I love it." For extra points, listen while looking at the new additions to the Photo Journal: playing with the Finn Brothers in Glasgow, hanging out with Johnny Marr in Liverpool, and showing off the 'Rami Rig' on the USS Stennis.

2004-11-08

on the west coast with minnie
  Rami will be playing keyboards for Minnie Driver on part of her U.S. tour, specifically the San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles shows.

2004-10-27

letter from sheryl crow
  Rami asks you to read the letter from Sheryl Crow posted on her official website this week.

2004-10-26

rami abroad and at sea
  Currently backing Minnie Driver on tour in the UK with The Finn Brothers, Rami has plans to return to his Wallflower duties this weekend to perform for the troops aboard the USS Stennis. Read Jakob Dylan's journal entry for more information about this very special performance for the U.S. Navy.

2004-10-10

wallflowers on letterman
  The Wallflowers will appear on "The Late Show With David Letterman" on October 12th, performing a cover of "Lawyers, Guns, and Money" in support of Enjoy Every Sandwich: A Tribute To Warren Zevon due October 19th. Read more about the life and career of the late Warren Zevon.

2004-10-05

television appearances
  Rami is making some TV appearances with Minnie Driver this week to promote her new album Everything I've Got In My Pocket. He will be backing her at an in-store performance at J&R Music & Computer World (October 5th), an appearance which will later be featured on "Entertainment Tonight" (October 11th). Rami will also accompany her on "The Today Show" (October 7th), "The Late Show With David Letterman" (October 7th), and "The View" (October 8th). Check your local listings, and be sure to visit her new web site for the album.

2004-09-30

rami in new york city
  Rami and his Trampoline cohorts will be at The Delancey Bar & Nightclub in NYC on October 5th. Performing will be the Jukebox Junkies, Gingersol, Rusty Truck, and Dusty Brown. Get in for $5 cover charge with password: lama. More details at the Trampoline web site.

2004-09-29

upcoming release
  On October 19th, Artemis Records delivers Enjoy Every Sandwich: A Tribute To Warren Zevon including a track contributed by The Wallflowers. Rami plays Hammond B3 Organ on "Lawyers, Guns, and Money."

2004-09-25

photo journal
  Check out the new Photo Journal to see pictures Rami wanted to share from his European travels and more.

2004-09-16

new side project
  Rami recently teamed up with composer Kristopher Carter ("Batman Beyond") to score a new animated series called Gearheadz. Together they composed the main title, which features Rami (bass, keyboards), Evan Frankfort (guitar), and Fred Eltringham (drums). You can hear their work and watch toon clips at the Gearheadz web site.

2004-09-15

featured release
  Now playing on the Rami Lounge jukebox... Madcap

2004-09-14

upcoming release
  The long-awaited debut album by Minnie Driver will be released October 5th on Zoë/Trampoline Records.

2004-09-02

q&a with rami
  The Wallflowers Go Digital
Rami talks gadgets and digital audio gear with Digital World Magazine (October 2004) Thanks Bonnie!

2004-09-01

lounge poll question
  Answer the poll question below: What is your favorite record in Rami's producer and co-producer credits? If you don't know them all, you can do a Credits Search for "producer" in the discography to learn more.

Top Results:
Big Slow Mover - Phil Cody (39%)
Fly Below The Radar - Minibar (37%)
It'll Be Alright - The Color Green (11%)

2004-08-17

featured release
  Now playing on the Rami Lounge jukebox... Greg Johnson

2004-08-16

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2004-08-05

lounge poll question
  Answer the poll question below: What is your favorite instrument to see Rami play live?

Top Results:
Hammond B3 (48%)
Piano (25%)
Accordion (21%)

2004-07-26

featured release
  Now playing on the Rami Lounge jukebox... Avion

2004-07-22

rami in the studio
  Following a two week tour of the West Coast, The Wallflowers entered an Atlanta studio to work on their 5th album which is expected for release in 2005. Also this summer, Rami has contributed to recordings with Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars, The Substitutes, Roger Len Smith, The Color Green, and The Moshav Band.

    

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