Ramble & Riot Blog

Stone spotlights, studio notes, and the occasional dispatch from wherever the music's taking us. If you want the deep cut on why Denim Lapis looks different from the classic stuff, or what's actually happening when you charge a crystal under a full moon, it's probably in here.

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Ramble & Riot Is Heading to the Nashville Flea Market

Ramble & Riot is packing up the road cases and setting up shop at the Nashville Flea Market, September 26–27. If you have been eyeing a piece online and wondering how it actually sits on your hand, this is the weekend to find out.

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Turquoise: The Wanderer’s Stone

A stone lore deep-dive on turquoise, the protector’s stone for anyone who moves — and the two Ramble & Riot pieces that carry it.

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Ramble & Riot abroad: On tour with Tuk smith & the Restless Hearts

Our good friend and absolute killer guitarist Tobin Dale is currently sweeping through England with Tuk Smith & the Restless Hearts on their explosive UK tour. If you haven't caught their heavy-hitting, 70s-infused radio rock yet, you are missing out on pure, unadulterated swagger. They are blowing the roofs off venues from Southampton to Leeds, bringing a masterclass of towering riffs and stadium-level hooks to the British underground.

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⚒︎ Stone Spotlight: Denim vs. Classic Lapis

Ever wonder why some Lapis looks like a royal velvet robe while others look like your favorite pair of broken-in jeans? It all comes down to the "riot" of minerals inside the stone. Here’s the breakdown on the two faces of Lapis Lazuli.

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Chrysoprase: The Stone of New Beginnings

General Overview: Chrysoprase is often called the "Stone of Spring" because of its vibrant, apple-green color. It was a favorite of Frederick the Great of Prussia and was even mentioned in the Bible as one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem

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Jade: The Stone of Heaven

General Overview: For over 6,000 years, Jade has been prized as a symbol of nobility, wealth, and immortality. In many cultures, it is referred to as the "Stone of Heaven" and is gifted as a talisman for long life and good luck.



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