Wait Long By The River

Strong-willed, big-voiced alt-country singer Ruby Boots"I find it hard to relinquish any control of what I'm doing... I will do anything at all costs to get a job done if it has to do with my music." There's no question that Bex Chilcott - nom de guitare Ruby Boots - is driven. This episode was a fine opportunity to find out that that assertive attitude is central to her character. Her laugh is proud, her statements direct and her stories don't demur to self-aggrandisement or braggadocio. In short, she's an admirable type who talked circles around our humble host. As she puts it, "I don't think anything I do can be quiet. I don't know if quiet is part of my being." Our chat happened across some wonderful stories, including but not limited to self-managing a music career out of a suitcase, living the solitary life of a pearler off the coast of WA, and overcoming her addiction to red boots.