Ruts DC
Punk band from London
- Shows on record
- 15
- Rooms played
- 11
- Cities
- 5
- Releases
- 25
- Last show
- Dec 22, 2023The Suburbs at the Holroyd Arms
About
Ruts DC is a band from London, tagged british, dub, punk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2023, across 11 rooms in 5 cities.
- Paul Fox: member — MusicBrainz
- Leigh Heggarty: member — MusicBrainz
- Dave Ruffy: member — MusicBrainz
- Ruts DC has 19 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1981–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Ruts DC has 3960 listeners on Last.fm — Ruts DC on Last.fm
- Ruts DC has released 10 recordings between 2019 and 2026 — Ruts DC on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
15 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20133 shows
- 20143 shows
- 20151 show
- 20161 show
- 20171 show
- 20181 show
- 20191 show
- 20211 show
- 20221 show
- 20232 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | The Suburbs at the Holroyd Arms · GuildfordHeadlinerwith The Ruts, The Duel, R.E.D Anger, +2 | Headliner | The Ruts, The Duel, R.E.D Anger, +2 |
| Dec 16, 2023 | O2 Ritz Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith Chameleons, Chameleons Vox, Mark Burgess, +3 | Support | Chameleons, Chameleons Vox, Mark Burgess, +3 |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Northumbria Students' Union · Newcastle Upon TyneSupportwith The Skids, GBH, Subhumans, +6 | Support | The Skids, GBH, Subhumans, +6 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | University of Northumbria · Newcastle Upon TyneSupportwith Sham 69, Steve Ignorant, Anti-Nowhere League, +10 | Support | Sham 69, Steve Ignorant, Anti-Nowhere League, +10 |
| Nov 29, 2019 | Universum · StuttgartHeadlinerwith Loaded | Headliner | Loaded |
| Jun 30, 2018 | O2 Ritz Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith North West Calling, Duncan Reid, Heavy Drapes, +10 | Support | North West Calling, Duncan Reid, Heavy Drapes, +10 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | University of Northumbria · Newcastle Upon TyneSupportwith The Exploited, Subhumans, Angelic Upstarts, +4 | Support | The Exploited, Subhumans, Angelic Upstarts, +4 |
| Jun 4, 2016 | O2 Ritz Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith Cockney Rejects, Angelic Upstarts, GBH, +3 | Support | Cockney Rejects, Angelic Upstarts, GBH, +3 |
| Jan 8, 2015 | The 100 Club · LondonHeadlinerwith The Duel | Headliner | The Duel |
| Oct 25, 2014 | The Garage · LondonHeadlinerwith Evil Blizzard, The Duel, Patterns | Headliner | Evil Blizzard, The Duel, Patterns |
| Apr 19, 2014 | Berwick Street · LondonHeadlinerwith DJ Andy Smith, September Girls, Adam Ant, +3 | Headliner | DJ Andy Smith, September Girls, Adam Ant, +3 |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 12 Bar Club · LondonHeadlinerwith The Duel, Freedom Faction | Headliner | The Duel, Freedom Faction |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Madame JoJo's · LondonSupportwith The Duel, Mongy Crew, Little Eris, +2 | Support | The Duel, Mongy Crew, Little Eris, +2 |
| Sep 7, 2013 | NX Newcastle · Newcastle Upon TyneSupportwith Sham 69, UK Subs, Steve Ignorant & Paranoid Visions, +7 | Support | Sham 69, UK Subs, Steve Ignorant & Paranoid Visions, +7 |
| Aug 5, 2013 | Madame JoJo's · LondonSupportwith The Duel, Bart Barton, Angie Bowie, +3 | Support | The Duel, Bart Barton, Angie Bowie, +3 |
Where they play
11 rooms in 5 citiesRooms played most
- O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester3 shows
- Madame JoJo's · London2 shows
- University of Northumbria · Newcastle Upon Tyne2 shows
- 12 Bar Club · London1 show
- Berwick Street · London1 show
Cities played
- London6 shows
- Newcastle Upon Tyne4 shows
- Manchester3 shows
- Guildford1 show
- Stuttgart1 show
Live history
15 shows on record- Shows counted
- 15
- First on record
- Aug 2013
- Latest on record
- Dec 2023
Shows per year
- 20133
- 20143
- 20151
- 20161
- 20171
- 20181
- 20191
- 20211
- 20221
- 20232
Top rooms
- O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester · 3
- University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2
- Madame JoJo's, London · 2
- The Suburbs at the Holroyd Arms, Guildford · 1
- Northumbria Students' Union, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1
Top cities
- London · 6
- Newcastle Upon Tyne · 4
- Manchester · 3
- Stuttgart · 1
- Guildford · 1
Often on the bill with: The Duel, Angelic Upstarts, Gimp Fist, GBH, Sham 69, Cockney Rejects, Crashed Out, Dirt Box Disco
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
25 releases, 1981–2026Bound in Blood EP
2026 · Ep
Radio Waves - BBC Recordings 1979 - 2017
2025
ElectrAcoustic, Volume 3
2024 · Album
ElectrAcoustiC Volume Three
2024
ElectrAcoustiC, Volume Two
2023 · Album
Counter Culture?
2022 · Album
Electracoustic Live
2021
Electracoustic, Volume One
2020 · Album
War On Crime
2020
40 Years Of The Crack Live
2020
M.M.D.+
2019
Music Must Destroy
2016 · Album
Live on Stage
2014 · Album
Rhythm Collision, Volume 2
2013 · Album
Rhythm Collision Reloaded
2009 · Album
Rhythm Collision, Vol.1 & Remix Versions
2002 · Album
Weak Heart
1983 · Single
Rhythm Collision
1982 · Album
Animal Now
1981 · Album
Different View
1981 · Single
1981‐05‐06: Nite Club, Greenside Theatre, Playhouse, Edinburgh, UK
Album
ElectrAcoustic Live
Album
Rhythm Collision Dub, Volume 1
Album
Rhythm Collision Remix
Album
Rhythm Collision, Volume 1
Album
Discography
27 releases, 1981–2026- 2026Bound in Blood EPEP
Sosumi Records · SOSCD109 · Recorded By, Mixed By, Mastered By: Greg Fleming
- 2024ElectrAcoustiC Volume ThreeAlbum
Sosumi · SOSCD108 · Recorded By [Additional)], Mixed By, Mastered By: Greg Fleming; Recorded By, Engineer: Jessica Corcoran
- 2024ElectrAcoustic, Volume 3Album
- 2023ElectrAcoustiC, Volume TwoAlbum
Sosumi Records · SOSCD107 · Mixed By, Mastered By: Greg Fleming; Recorded By: Pat Collier
- 2022Counter Culture?Album
Sosumi Records · SOSDIGI106 · Mastered By: Tim Turan; Mixed By: Lee Groves; Recorded By, Mixed By, Producer: Greg Fleming
- 202040 Years Of The Crack LiveAlbum
Sosumi · SOSLP104
- 2020Electracoustic, Volume OneAlbum
Sosumi Records · SOSCD105 · Mixed By, Mastered By: Greg Fleming; Recorded By: Pat Collier
- 2020War On CrimeSingle
Sosumi · Engineer [Additional]: Greg Fleming; Mixed By: Prince Fatty; Recorded By: John Priestley
- 2016Music Must DestroyAlbum
Westworld Recordings · WWoo63CDD · Mixed By: Lee Groves; Producer: David Ruffy; Producer: Segs; Producer [Backing Tracks]: James Knight
- 2016Psychic AttackSingle
Westworld Recordings · WW0093S
- 2014Live on StageAlbum
Sosumi Records · SOSLP103 · Engineer: Greg Fleming; Mixed By: Lee Groves
- 2013Rhythm Collision, Volume 2Album
Echo Beach · EB086
Show 15 more releases
- 2009Rhythm Collision ReloadedAlbum
Echo Beach · ECHO BEACH 077
- 2002Rhythm Collision, Vol.1 & Remix VersionsAlbum
Select Cuts · SELECT CUTS 2004
- 1996Dub Clash '96Release
Universal Egg · EGGY018
- 1983Weak HeartSingle
Bohemian · 12 BO 3
- 1982Present Rhythm Collision Vol. 1Album
Bohemian · BOLP 4 · Engineer: Mad Professor; Producer: David Ruffy; Producer: John Jennings; Producer: Paul Fox
- 1982Rhythm CollisionAlbum
Bohemian · BOLP 4
- 1982Whatever We DoSingle
Bohemian · BO 2 · Engineer: Mad Professor; Producer: Ruts DC
- 1981Animal NowAlbum
Virgin · V2193 · Producer: Ruts DC; Producer, Engineer: John Brand
- 1981Dangerous MindsRelease
Virgin · VS 101 · Co-producer: John Brand; Co-producer: Ruts DC
- 1981Different ViewSingle
Virgin · VS 396 · Engineer: Steve Prestage; Producer: Mike Howlett
- n.d.1981‐05‐06: Nite Club, Greenside Theatre, Playhouse, Edinburgh, UKLive
- n.d.ElectrAcoustic LiveLive
Sosumi Records
- n.d.Rhythm Collision Dub, Volume 1Album
Danceteria · DANCD054
- n.d.Rhythm Collision RemixAlbum
- n.d.Rhythm Collision, Volume 1Album
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Paul Fox
- Leigh Heggarty
- Dave Ruffy
Airplay
Lineup history
5 members on record- Dave Ruffytenure unknown
- David Ruffytenure unknown
- John Jenningstenure unknown
- Leigh Heggartytenure unknown
- Paul Foxtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Alvin Gibbs & The Disobedient Servants (via Leigh Heggarty), Aztec Camera (via Dave Ruffy), Small Axe (via Dave Ruffy), The High Bees (via Dave Ruffy), The Price (via Leigh Heggarty), The Reindeer Section (via Paul Fox), The Ruts (via Paul Fox), Velvet Ghost (via Dave Ruffy)
Members' earlier bands: The Waterboys (via Dave Ruffy)
Shares members with: Alabama 3 (via John Jennings), Choir Militia (via Paul Fox), Dead Men Walking (via David Ruffy), Neck (via Leigh Heggarty), SDS Inc. (via John Jennings), The Dirty Strangers (via Paul Fox), The Unitone (via John Jennings), Vendetta Palace (via John Jennings) and 1 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Ruts DC on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Ruts DC on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.