"Since the 1970s, Rory McNamara has been performing his own personal blend of Irish and American music and song. From the night spots of Berlin and Hamburg, the folk music clubs of the British Isles to the festivals and night clubs of the San Francisco Bay Area, audiences have returned time and time again to hear his heartfelt singing from a well chosen repertoire of songs."

In 1994, Rory and long time friend Stevie Coyle formed The Frontmen and worked together for the next three years releasing the eponymously titled The Frontmen, an album that was enthusiastically received by such publications as Sing Out... "A priceless little gem" and Dirty Linen..."This should be required listening." Sometime in early 1998, The Frontmen decided to go in different musical directions and Stevie went off to form a little band called The Waybacks.

Moving to Santa Rosa brought Rory into contact with a fresh group of musicians and influences out of which The Ring Of Truth Trio was formed. People often ask how a band called a trio could possibly have four members. One explanation might be that the word trio does not refer to the number of band members but rather to a Trinity like philosophy regarding "truth in musical content." There are other theories as well and one should experience a concert by the band to begin to fully grasp some of the concepts that are at play here. Most of the new album, So Far, So Good was recorded live by the band in a small studio in Northern California and the rest captured at various locations. The members of the Ring Of Truth Trio, during the time of the basic recording sessions were Rory, Henry Nagle (pedal steel, guitar and vocals), Muir Houghton (bass) and Ross Harris (drums and percussion).