Beatles, David Bowie, The Cure, U2, R.E.M., The Violent Femmes, Green Day, Morrissey, Sarah Mclachlan, The Buzzcocks, Wire, Damien Rice, John Mayer, Jude, Peter Gabriel, The Police, Coldplay, Radiohead, Brighteyes
Sounds Like
Bright Eyes, R.E.M., The Cure, Damien Rice, Coldplay, Radiohead, The Beatles, James Blunt, Jason Mraz, The Smiths, David Bowie, The Violent Femmes, Jeff Buckley, U2, James Taylor,
A unique voice has arrived. Hauntingly melodic, Michael Ryther sings with an unabashed passion reminiscent of Jeff Buckley. Raised on 80s mavericks The Cure, R.E.M., The Smiths, David Bowie and the Violent Femmes, Michael Ryther's eclectic folk pop delivers a startlingly new sound.
Tender, honest and raw, his emotionally driven performances are converting hearts and minds at well known Los Angeles clubs The Whisky A Go Go, The Sunset Room, Genghis Cohen, The Pig n' Whistle, Lulu's Beehive, The Joint, Sacred Grounds and The Knitting Factory. With shows both intimate and intense Michael has built an avid following.
Michael Ryther's debut CD, produced by Chuck Alvarez (The Emotions, Tim Weisberg) features an all star line-up including Blue Fiddle diva Lisa Haley (Brian Setzer, John Hiatt), keyboardist Barnaby Finch (Lionel Richie, Boz Scaggs, George Benson, Lee Ritenour) and percussionist David Leach (Ben Harper).
Michael's twin brother, internationally known violinist David Ryther, also plays on the album. The CD was mixed by Dave Swanson (Dave Matthews, Blues Traveler, Sheryl Crow, Spin Doctors, Gov't Mule).
Born in San Francisco to a family that also produced a professional trumpet player, Michael started writing songs at 15 as a way to cope with the death of his father and brother. "Too much was left unexpressed when I lost them." Michael says. "So I picked up a guitar and started singing."
Michael's love ballad Love of My Life can be heard in Lodestone Productions film Harlequin.
Michael's self titled debut CD is a 2005 top seller with online CD store www.cdbaby.com and he is featured on the CD Baby 2005 Top Sellers Compilation CD.
Michael has co-written with successful independent solo artist Ali Handal. Michael's songs Sweet Scene and If Only can be heard on Alis latest album Breathing Under Water.
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EGADZ IS DEAD. One last album, one last tour. "EGADZ IS DEAD" is available now on my profile. My new project will be: NAVA. My next show will be on:
July 1st
@ LOW END THEORY @ THE AIRLINER
2419 N Broadway, LOS ANGELES
or
July 3rd
@ The Knitting Factory / The Alterknit
7021 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., HOLLYWOOD
thank you so much for the kind words - your voice is lovely! if you're around, come check out our songwriter showcase on tues, may 6 (and 1st tues of everymonth)
Hey Michael! Thanks for being my friend!, but thank you even more for the Music!- Your music! It's Awesome! Amazing voice you have! I will spread the word about you...and well like they say, The World will be a better place! Have a Fabulous Week! Ciao!:)
Hey there! I know it's late but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your music. I really liked the tone of your voice and the combo of guitar/violin which I've never really heard. Really beautiful. I hope you come back to SF for more performances and that everything is going great for you.
Hey!! My debut album is finally on iTunes!! I am so so excited! I will start touring in 2008! I Hope to see you at a show! Thank you so so much for the support! I hope to hear from you!! please do keep In Touch Love Sara
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