Loveland, Ohio – One of Loveland’s favorite band, the Harmonics entertained on the rooftop of Bishop’s Quarter in Historic Downtown Saturday night for a capacity crowd.
This song is “It’s Too Late” from Carole King’s second studio album, Tapestry.
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Harmonics is a trio of professional, polished musicians whose love of classic and contemporary rock and vocal harmonies breathes life into the works of the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and others of the genre.
About Pam King, Guitar/Vocals —
Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio to music-loving and music-playing parents it was natural for the then 7-year old Pam King to pick up her parents’ guitars and want to play. After learning her first 3 chords (open A, D, and G) from her mom, she taught herself her first song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, by John Denver. Though she didn’t follow her parents’ path into country music, she did quickly fall in love with rock and roll and played it, as they say, “until her fingers bled” during her all-nighters at home listening to and playing along with her records. Lots of saved lunch money later, she was able to buy her own guitars—an acoustic Alvarez Dove and an electric Ovation UK2. To this day, these instruments still hold 
a special place in her heart and in her home.
At 17, Pam joined her first band and at 20, she and the drummer formed the all-girl, rock band, Promise. Promise toured the Midwest and East coast and played with the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Pure Prairie League, Robin Trower, Shooting Star, Stryper, and others. It was the era of big hair, bandanas, and spandex-lovin’ bods! As Pam says, ”The 80’s were a blast!”
With the maturity of her musical abilities Pam went on to form three more bands with the purpose of creating their own original music. Plan B, Echo, and Wicked Daisy each produced their own full-length albums. Though she’s proud of them all, it is Wicked Daisy’s “Torn” album that had three songs selected from it for the movie soundtrack of “75”—an award-winning, independent film about the opioid crisis—released in 2017.
Today, Pam has “come full circle” back to her musical roots as part of the trio that is “Harmonics”. It is in this band that her vocals are showcased along with her guitar as she, Joe Russell, and Jim Ruthemeyer cover harmony-rich songs from the 70’s to today.
About Joe Russell, Keyboard/Vocals —
Joe Russell’s immersion in the world of music began at the age of 9 taking 4 years of formal piano lessons before discovering he could play by ear. Songs that formed his style included: Styx’ “Come Sail Away” and “art rock” music including Pink Floyd, Genesis and Rush—”Thanks, big brother for records brought home from college!”
Joe attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 2 years then graduated from Middle Tennessee State University’s Music Business program. (We’re sure his music-loving parents were proud of the day he switched his major from architecture in pursuit of a degree in music!) His passion paid off and landed him internships and post-graduation professional experience at various studios and publishing houses in Nashville, TN. There, he learned the “business” of music as well as fueled his appreciation for the craft of songwriting.
In 2012, he collaborated with Pam King (also of Harmonics), Bleu Cooper, and Ed Jones in the band, “Wicked Daisy.” They recorded the album “Torn” in 2012 at Group Effort Studios and numerous songs from the project were featured in the award-winning independent film “75”.
Joe’s band resume includes the likes of The Diamond Jim Dews Band, Tree Fort Droogs, and Social Hermit. He has played at many events including TQL Stadium (opening up for The Who), the Taste of Cincinnati, Loveland Monster Crawl, and venues Hard Rock Café in Louisville, KY for album, “75”, release, Southgate House Revival, Silverton Café, and many more.
In 2018, Joe, Jim, and Pam formed Harmonics, a vocal-centric trio covering classic to contemporary tunes. “I look forward to expanding our repertoire and moving on to finish some of those original tunes I’ve had bouncing around for years.”
Interesting fact—Joe worked on a towboat on the Ohio River after returning home to Ohio from Nashville and “landed” in Cincinnati!
About Jim Ruthemeyer, Guitar/Vocals/“Electronics Wizard” —
Jim Ruthemeyer began his love affair with music at the age of 13 when he first picked up a guitar and began playing. His early musical influences were numerous ranging from artists playing in the styles of Folk and Country to Blues and Rock. His deep connection to the joyful qualities of playing music and singing has only strengthened over time.
Jim is an accomplished singer, guitarist, and professional solo performer who has made the rounds in the local area from Cincinnati to Northern KY. Jim was embraced on both the eastside and westside of Cincinnati – he was a regular at The Blind Lemon in Mt. Adams, LaRosa’s Wine Cellar in Westwood, and at the Strasse Haus in Covington! He honed his stage presence and communication with his audiences while performing in venues for over ten years as a solo act.
As an electronics wizard, Jim has worked his magic to create specialized sound equipment for the band—which has been greatly appreciated! And, as a performer used to “filling the stage” on his own, Jim brings a wonderful energy that combines with Pam and Joe to create the sound that is the trio, Harmonics.
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