Ryan Sweeney, Darren Bujeya, Andy Steward, Dave Roberson. Previous members include: James Rusbridge, Gary Lacriox, Dougal Linnet, Darren Roach and 'Ray'
Influences
Almost anything with soul and meaning including, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, U2, Mike Scott (Waterboys), Neil Young, Paul Simon, Radiohead, M Ward, Counting Crows, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Tragically Hip, Roger Waters, Eels, Dave Mathews, Early Blues (Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, lightning Hopkins .....), Some Grunge, Some Alternative Rock, Some Dance!
Ryan Sweeney is the singer songwriter behind Roostar. Born and raised in South African, the end of segregation played out during his teen years infusing in him a melancholy tenderness that is the hallmark of his songs. At 22 he moved his base to London and formed international band, Hubbard, playing at venues/festivals like ‘100 club’, ‘Mean Fiddler’, Precious Days and Glastonbury.
His continuing travels saw him complete several solo recordings and move to Australia. Initially Ryan was based in Melbourne, playing venues all over the city with drummer James Rusbridge. (’The Espy’, ‘Corner Hotel’, ‘Empress’ and the ‘Duke of Windsor’ to name a few).
Recently he put down roots in Castlemaine where he met Darren Bujeya, a soulful percussionist and talented guitar player. Together they create raw, beautiful and engrossing songs that linger with you. In March 2007 the duo, recorded an album entitled 'A History of Forgetting'. 2008 has seen the making of a video clip for the track 'Butterfly' and the expansion of the bands line-up to four. Andy Steward joined on the Bass and Chris Grey from the 'beat disease' was helping out on drums for some live shows
With new drummer Dave Rogerson behind the kit, roostar is currently in the studio recording a new album....
Just finished the song 'Transition' with Italy's Claudio Cataldi http://www.myspace.com/clacat... Our first international collaboration. Friends thru myspace music he gave me the chance to write and sing on one of his tracks and here is our result.... 1st song on my player..
hey Ryan ! much respect n admiration for your compositions n a heart breaking voice - couldnt stop listening - love n peace - Janusz ps. love to meet you at the festival if you can come
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