RT N' THE 44s is a Folk Noir band created by singer/songwriter RT Valine. 

Founded in 2009, the band originated in Los Angeles, Ca. alongside local bands Leslie and the Badgers, Spindrift, Gwendolyn and Ruthann Friedman. Using instruments crafted from tin, 2x4's and salvaged parts, RT has stated that RT N' THE 44s was born out of "an attempt to make listenable music from junk".

They have been described as a "vintage country band with dark obsessions". The band is often seen busking at various locations throughout Los Angeles club scene and in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and Cisco Houston. As members of the New LA Folkfest the band has performed with Pokey LaFarge, John C. Reilly, Tom Brosseau, T-Model Ford, and Red Simpson, among others. RT N' THE 44s performs annually at The Roots Roadhouse Festival and Autry National Center. The band's forthcoming vinyl LP release is out now on via New High Recordings. 

RT n' The 44's - Hard Black Rain

a Los Angeles Based Independent Record Label since 2012.

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