... For the most part, I cover the instruments and programming on the albums. During the recording of "My Fair February Notable Shimmer & Grin," Producer/Engineer C. Joseph Gough played some piano and keyboards. My mother, Dr. Teresa Dismuke, sang lovely backing vocals at those sessions as well. I had the pleasure of involving my friends Russell Tanenbaum, Todd Keeports and Ericca Heim for backing vocals on "Bagdaddio." The record to be released next year, "Subtlety of the Sudden," will feature a track with Jeremy Miller on drums.
Live performances have featured Russell Tanenbaum on bass and
Tom Maxfield on drums.
Influences
Where do you start with something like this? Okay, here goes:
Pearl Jam, Tool, Tom Waits, John Steinbeck, Richard Buckner, Modest Mouse, Jack Kerouac, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, Michel Gondry, Tori Amos, CSNY, David Lynch, Blind Melon, Son Volt, James Taylor, Beck, NIN, Mozart, PJ Harvey, Donovan, Whiskeytown, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Jimi(Jimi who?), Bob Marley, Joan Baez, John Malkovich, The Breeders, Van Gogh, DJ Shadow, Elliott Smith, A.A. Milne, most Seattle grunge bands not already listed, Paramahansa Yogananda, Billy Bragg, Link Wray(inadvertently we all are, and its sad he's gone), Neil Young, Shakespeare, The Deftones, Thelonius Monk, Jackson Browne, Gary Oldman, Nick Drake, Stone Temple Pilots, Carol King, Alex Grey, Tennessee Williams, John Coltrane, all of my friend's bands over the years, Uncle Tupelo, Ram Dass, Bjork, Dinosaur Jr., Michael Franti(Spearhead and Disposable Heroes), Beethoven, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Martin Scorcese, Built to Spill, Gandhi, Cream, Radiohead, Mos Def, A Perfect Circle...okay, I'll stop there.
Sounds Like
Some of the people I've been told I sound like: Jack Johnson, Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, Jackson Browne. the music is sort of wankie indie rockish, so Modest Mouse maybe? Maybe Pearl Jam or Built to Spill. Definitely not like Willie Nelson or Ricky Martin(sorry)
Two new songs can be heard by clicking this link:http://www.ryandavidorr.com/music/2880. The rest of the album is on its way. You can now purchase the latest album, Vermilion, by clicking the link that says "BUY CD NOW." My Fair February... are also available through iTunes.
With the world as strung out on the aesthetic as it is, it's important to support independent artists, musicians, and those who simply celebrate the endless, substantial beauty of life. So please, go listen to music in your town; go see an art show; go draw flowers on the sidewalk; and when you see someone, anyone, anywhere, anytime, just love them. "I bless you all living things. I bless you in the endless past; I bless you in the endless present; I bless you in the endless future. Amen." -Jack Kerouac (The Dharma Bums)
Hey Ryan great to hear from you, havn't been on here for a while and havn't recorded anything new, but have some tracks in the pipeline, never enough time in the day at the moment. Loving your music still, especially, Right on Tow and Frail, you are a great talent bro and thanks for sharing with us all. Gary
There is a benefit going on tomorrow night Saturday the 8th for the safe house. Blue ridge high school auditorium to the left of the gymnasium.
Come support the dancing ladies and help raise money for a good cause. The belly dancers will be performing a few lovely dances for only a cover charge of five dollars per adult and two for children.
Please spread the word and come support our community and those in need. Thank you!!
Wish I could make it, was even starting to plan the trip.. But work changed that, Can't leave before 5pm, so can't make Show Low before 8:30 or later. :(
Two new songs can be heard by clicking this link:http://www.ryandavidorr.com/music/2880. The rest of the album is on its way. You can now purchase the latest album, Vermilion, by clicking the link that says "BUY CD NOW." My Fair February... are also available through iTunes. 
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