With their current single ‘Gasoline’ scaling the US charts, sibling-trio The Rua return home to join Westlife on their UK arena tour. The classically trained musicians – Roseanna, lead vocals, guitar / Alanna, piano and BVs / Jonathan, violin, guitar, vocals – have been likened to The Corrs, Haim and Fleetwood Mac for their blend of harmony driven, cinematic pop.
Signed to US based FOD Records, the band has spent the last three years touring North America performing headline shows, countless radio sessions and opening for artists including Train, LeAnn Rimes, Goo Goo Dolls, Adam Lambert and The Plain White T’s.
Their debut album ‘Essence’ was heralded as “an astonishingly assured collection”, with Billboard tipping them as one of ‘Tomorrows Hits’ and Q Magazine awarding it 4 stars ‘the crystalline voices and melodies shine.” ‘Gasoline’ has spent 11 weeks on the US Billboard Adult Pop chart and the band recently spoke with Billboard about their Top 30 US hit, writing the new music, and appearing in several Harry Potter films. Listen to Billboard’s Chart Beat Podcast HERE
Of Irish descent, and growing up in Windsor, Berkshire, The Rua were overwhelmed to have received the stamp of approval from former X Factor Judge and pop music guru Louis Walsh, he said “They are gonna be the next big thing, they have the whole package”. Speaking about the band after sell-out shows in Belfast, he continued “they can sing and play. They have a great future ahead of them. I can see why they are doing so well in the States”.
With a reputation amongst new and old fans (including former US Vice President Al Gore) for their captivating unique vocals, powerful flowing melodies, stage presence and warm personalities, the band have also appeared in film and on TV including roles in Harry Potter, Thor: The Dark World and The Crown.
