Robyn Rubinstein: 1975-2008

Well said.

The "Big Blue House" isn't the same without you, and I miss seeing your face every day when I come home and walk upstairs. You will truly be missed, but not forgotten. Still rocking the sweatband. Rubi 2008

I love you and your spirit.

When I first me you in 1996, I knew you were a very special gal. Enjoy those shows on the other side...

Never met you in person, but I met you through your words. Thoughts and prayers go out to all...

Rubi was as good a person as I've ever met, for real - heart of solid gold and a dance floor terror. We'll never forget you, girl. High rollers kickball for life.

We called her Rubi 'cause she was a gem. We'll miss her - even those of us who only knew her for a short time.

So bright and beautiful. She really did touch those that only knew her for a short while. She actually touched those who she may have only met once. She was that type of person. Amazing girl.

Once again Kayce, capturing the feelings:

"I wasn't even one of her closest friends, but that didn't matter; anyone who knew Robyn was touched by her warmth - and that laugh! Man, that laugh was contagious. She was one of the good ones, and none of this is fair."

"If you didn't know Robyn because she took care of your pup, you probably knew her because of music. Perhaps she turned you on to your new favorite band. Or maybe you just argued the merits of this artist or that one with her."

Thanks, Ruby for sharing with me your love of music, life and quality company in our short time knowing each other.

Taken from Rubi's Radiohead review from Lolla '08.

"House of Cards" was light, airy and gorgeous, emphasizing that life is fleeting and time is precious.

She sounds like she was a wonderful person. I can't believe that assholes like bluntsnbisco420 are allowed to take up space here on our good, green earth and someone like Robyn is taken away. Boggles the mind!

I see that JB removed bluntsnbisco420's comment. THANK YOU!!!

Was always happy to see her byline here, and even in a text message she could make me chuckle inappropriately loud. A sweet soul that I feel lucky to have known and shared a few slices of time with. She really understood, and as Kayce points out, loved music, and her affections quickly became your passions. It all still seems so surreal...

R.I.P. Robyn. i didn't know you too well but still you will be missed. You and your dog Monkey always made me smile. Even though you will be missed by us humans, Monkey and the other dogs will miss you most. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

love, Jamie and the Santa Cruz kids

Oh Rubtastic, You are/were and surely will always be the bees-knees, Smart, Sweet, Sassy, Spunky and most definitely Funky. As dorky as it looked, you were the best Kid-N-Play partner EVER!!

My thoughts and prayers go out to all she touched. Sounds like she was a wonderful person and it makes me think of some of the friends that I've lost and helps me remember. So thank you for that. Rest in Peace.

From her Lollapalooza 08 review... "For a brief moment, I turned away from the main stage at the south end of Grant Park to take in the breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline looming behind me. As I gazed upward, a good friend of mine, and lifelong Chicago resident leaned in and said, "You know you want to fuck my city. Look how hot my city is. How could you not want to get with something so gorgeous?" He made a good point." Made me laugh out loud. Very, very sad for those of you who knew her and sad for those of us who enjoyed her writing.

Ouch – I’m struggling to grasp this news in Philly right now. I never met Robyn, but I really, really wanted to - she sure has influenced me in massive ways. This is just so sad …

Her way with a pen captured the attention of my music-loving heart. She would strike low dirty blows one moment and the next write me into a corner, cowering before the ferocious scene she had painted w/ her words.

Robyn both you and your words will be sorely missed.

Thank-you deeply for being an inspiration.

Jake

"Everyone you know one day will die"

It just sucks to have it happen too soon. Very sad. Best wishes to her family and the Jambase staff.

RIP and condolences to her family and friends.

My sincere condolences to Aaron, Andy, Andrew, Super Dee, and the entire JamBase community. I didn't know Robyn personally but always enjoyed her style of expression in the epistles she brought forth on JamBase. The physical world is a little emptier than it was last week, but the spiritual world has gained a kind soul. The excellent photos you all posted say it all....you can't imagine seeing a happier person. Rest In Peace sweet child.

I always loved her work. Like Jake said so well, she was an inspiration. I also never got to meet her, but it was obvious from her words she had a fearless zeal for life. What constantly amazed me when reading her always witty writing was how infectious her sense of joy was - she made me want to get up and dance. She truly captured the spirit of the music. From a fellow 'Simpsons' lover, thank you Robyn. - Sarah

Well written Kayce...to everyone who knew Rubi, hang in there...

Thanks Aaron for your beautiful and accurate description of our beloved Rubi. She was a very special person that can never be replaced, but we will always remember her laugh and words of wisdom. "It's gonna be OK," she would say. It's gonna be OK.

I didnt know her, but reading this article made me tear up. She sounded like a really great person, RIP.

SUNBEAR - i dont know what 'bluntsnbisco420' wrote, but lets try to not wish death upon anyone... rest in peace up there ruby... your writing inspires.

So fleeting...Godspeed

koach, Not wishing death on anyone by any means! Just don't understand how hurtful, tactless people survive, while beautiful, inspiring people are taken from us so early. This kid, with the screen name that says it all, is a complete jackass. Never has anything kind or constructive to say. Negative comments about everything. I believe I am not the only one growing a bit tired of it. Sorry for the slip. Lost my head for a bit. Now...positivity, blissfulness, love.

This is a beautiful article about Robyn. She was such a great person with such a great energy. I remember a couple years ago during the holidays she knitted all of her dogs in her dog walking group scarves. I was looking out my window and saw my dog leaving her car with a scarf on and saying goodbye to her friends. It was touching moment that brought me to tears and will remain in my memory of her

Rubi was one of my best friends and I will never forget her.

Keep it A-Game, Rubi.

Rubi was so loved. Such a light in so many people and dogs' lives. I feel the most for those of you who were closest to her because you had her in your lives everyday and got to enjoy her presence all the time and now she's gone from your life just like that. I am so sorry this happened.

Aaron Kayce, your writing here has really captured her life and her loves, I thank you for that. You paid her a wonderful tribute.

Sorry for your loss, JB. Sounds like she was a great person. I enjoyed the Lolla review very much and the style of writing was definitely a step above most. Sunnbear, I'm with you man. That punk has no respect for the deceased, living, or himself. Don't let it get to you.

R.I.P. Robyn, thanks for your contributions to our musical universe.

R.I.P.

Do You Realize - that you have the most beautiful face

Do You Realize - we're floating in space -

Do You Realize - that happiness makes you cry

Do You Realize - that everyone you know someday will die

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know

You realize that life goes fast

It's hard to make the good things last

You realize the sun doesn't go down

It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

R.I.P. Robyn. May the four winds blow you safely home.

sorry for the loss of a sweet person.

may she rest in happy musical peace .

RIP Robyn- didn't know the girl personally, but have read many (very well-written) articles by her on here. Man everyone's dyin these days. I think the world is ending, the greats are leavin us now, and us sinners are left behind.

RIP Robyn!!

RIP Rubi

RIP oh Rubtastic one,

We will miss you deeply, I felt like you were just starting to blossom as a writer and were really coming into your own. It's a shock to have someone so special leave us at such a young age. Give Jerry a big big for me, you will always be in my heart and thoughts.

Love U

BC

I certainly echo all sentiments above. I didn't know you persoanly, but if I had, I am sure you'd have been a friend. The pictures sure do show a smile worth a million. KC, your kind words served well as always. May you rock on in heaven, Robyn.

Keep dancin and shakin them bones. Go enjoy the Heavenly Jam Band from the front row, Jerry side.