Ruth
Ruth, a Christian indie band from Battle Ground, Washington, was formed by lead
vocalist Dustin Ruth after relocating to Los Angeles in search of musicians; the
group’s name derives from his surname and the acronym Return Us to Him. The band
debuted with a self‑titled EP in early 2006, gaining attention on the west coast
and securing a contract with Tooth & Nail Records that fall. Their first
full‑length album, Secondhand Dreaming, was recorded with producer Aaron
Sprinkle and released on 26 June 2007, followed by a tour with label mates Emery
and Surrogate. In 2008 the group rel...
