in my case, i had a zine called RALPH (coffee jazz and poetry)
that evolved into RALPH (ostensibly a band) and 4 cds under
the "RALPH" name.

it mostly went that route because i have one of those too many
vowels names (ralph alfonso is a bit of an awkward mouthful) and ralph
seems to be a lot easier during interviews and such. If i put one
more vowel in my first name, like Ralphie, it would be better, but
it may not possibly convey the necessary "artiste" vibe (hahahaaa).


plus, more importantly, one word names always look bigger on gig 
posters (much to the annoyance of
two or three worded bands)...

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