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RTB2
Soul / Experimental / Folk Rock

"last.fm/music/rtb2"

DENTON, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/26/2008
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   RTB2: General Info
Member Since3/12/2007
Band Websitespecialsessions.com
Band Members
ryan thomas becker:
guitar/voice.


grady don sandlin:
drumkit.
Influences
Sounds LikeBehind Sandlin's Watts-like backbeat, Becker's angular guitar work is raw and throaty, rooted in blues and punk but with the slightly twisted sensibility of Captain Beefheart
--Dave Sims,
Dallas Observer

What a mighty, quirky noise comes from the Denton duo of Ryan Thomas Becker and Grady Don Sandlin! They run the gamut musically from rock to blues to twangy almost-country to odd pop and beyond...
--Colleen Morgan,
Metro ANE Magazine

If you haven't heard the oddly soulful RTB2, shame on you....
The duo somehow achieves a full-band sound, thanks to Grady Sandlin's slow, deliberate drumming and guitarist/frontman Ryan Thomas Becker's marriage of classic rock and soul. I don't think I've heard a more affecting vocal performance...
--Hunter Hauk,
Quick DFW

RTB2 is clearly the one to watch here; if you haven't seen this duo's blues-rock live show yet, you really should...
--Pete Freedman,
Dallas Observer

Record LabelSpecial Sessions Recordings
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 2 2008 3:00P
Space Studio - Obscenely Unseen Art/Music Show. Dallas, Texas
Aug 6 2008 9:00P
Hailey’s Club. Denton, Texas
Aug 14 2008 9:00P
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. Denton, Texas
Aug 22 2008 9:00P
Revolution Cafe & Bar. Bryan, Texas
Sep 4 2008 9:00P
Lola’s Saloon. Fort Worth, Texas
Sep 5 2008 9:00P
Hailey’s Club. Denton, Texas

RTB2's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Nominated: Dallas Observer Music Awards 2008.  (view more)

Lil’ Thingy in the Quick DFW.  (view more)

RTB2 in Dallas Observer.  (view more)

Nominated for Quick’s Music Awards 2008.  (view more)

New album out: THE BOTH OF IT.  (view more)

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   About RTB2
...a volatile duo from Denton, TX with a multi-disciplinary sound that spans across a vast musical spectrum. From roots music to abstract progressive rock to soul to ambient soundscapes, you become contently spellbound with a colorful musical aftertaste by a sound much greater than the sum of its parts (live shows: vocals, guitar, and drums). Ryan and Grady intermittently played in bands together for seven years before developing this project. Birthed in 2005, RTB2 has released an EP and a full-length, and they have toured Texas and the Midwest. Their current release, The Both of It, was recorded live-in-the-studio by Justin Collins in Denton, TX and appropriately captures the sound expected from their live set.

Recognition:

"Next Big Thing" Nomination
--QuickDFW's Big Thing Music Awards 2008.

"Best New Act" Nomination
--Dallas Observer Music Awards 2008.

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Gutterth Compilation One

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Purchase albums:
Look out!i love you.
RTB2 - The Both of It

CD (SSR015 - 2007)


RTB2 - Wishy Waltz
CD (SSR013 - 2007)
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RTB2's Friends Comments
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Mephistopheles





Jul 26 2008 10:22 AM

Great show last night, as always.
JORDAN





Jul 25 2008 9:58 AM

that was a highlight for sure. i enjoyed the show last night greatly. the cd sounds great too, thanks again. i will send you those pics soon, they turned out rad.
JORDAN





Jul 25 2008 9:48 AM

mississippi queen.
Sad Design





Jul 24 2008 3:03 PM

Thanks Ryan, nice to meet you last week at Gazellig.
Great show, completely nuts without being annoying! Will try to catch you again soon -geoff
Jay


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Jul 24 2008 8:55 AM

Thanks Ryan, we have been jamming your CD since we found you last Saturday at Gezellig. We are wanting to focus on portraits for other artist, I will let you know when we are finished with the web update. We'll check you again on aug 2.
Olivia Von Bunny





Jul 23 2008 4:07 PM

yes! ryan thomas becker! we did make it home safely, thank you! consider the boys kissed. and i haven't stood on a broken chair since.

my real name is olivia june preuss and i am a retired broken chair stander onner.
MadeLoud





Jul 23 2008 9:11 AM

congrats on all the noms! woohoo!
Hillary





Jul 22 2008 1:51 PM

How do I know this band?
Not exactly sure... but I think it's the nerd way deep down inside that desires to hear:

Beep Dot Deep Eeeerp Deepdop
Oh R2...
Battle to the Beach





Jul 21 2008 8:54 AM

Battle to the Beach starts today!!! Enter your band to win $5,000 and a spot on the South Padre International Music Festival's line-up!! Battle starts here: www. battletothebeach. com
The Busy Box Studio





Jul 19 2008 10:49 PM

For the quick bit I saw you last night that Rogers kit sounded great. I've been wanting to get some of their toms at least in addition to my Ludwigs.
Ella Minnow





Jul 19 2008 6:47 PM

stellar





Jul 18 2008 4:31 AM

Hi thanks for being our friend! Like the sound of your music! Really nice! Wish you the best!
//Stellar
Laura


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Jul 17 2008 9:14 AM

Friend O'Sam and Aud am I.
And new fan, hooray!
Aaron





Jul 16 2008 10:40 PM

Photobucket
martha & melissa





Jul 15 2008 7:09 AM

hey ryan!
i (martha) am definitely planning to come. not sure about the other m. dylan's a good friend of mine, and i actually saw you play at alphabet soup, and i loved the songs you picked.

thanks for the comment, and hopefully we'll see you at texodus!
~m
Free Dallas Music ! Songwriters Open Mic





Jul 12 2008 8:29 PM

Thanks for the add, love your sound! We're at a great location in Dallas and our players come from all over Texas and beyond. Come sign up and play with us first and third Thursdays.
The DEFiBULATORs





Jul 12 2008 9:46 AM

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sam





Jul 12 2008 4:09 AM

you two were absolutely incredible tonight. I am truly speechless. Thank you both very much.
Chris - Check out RTB2 on myspace





Jul 11 2008 12:42 PM

I voted for yall.
Good luck Ryan!
The BLoKes





Jul 11 2008 11:39 AM

DOUBLE Dose of British ROCK in Dallas, texas...

7/18 orileys 10PM
7/19 the BONE 9PM

its time to party with the BLokeS!!! in DALLAS)(#U)&%5150
EATON LAKE TONICS





Jul 11 2008 11:19 AM

Magnets





Jul 11 2008 4:54 AM

Consider this an open invitation to the insides of our jeans, redeemable at any time.
Kate





Jul 10 2008 8:35 AM

Maybe you could just hug an arm or something then? ;-)
Kate





Jul 10 2008 7:44 AM

Thank yer friend, Mr. Hoskins. I saw your band by going to see one of his shows! Keep rocking it, sirs.
Soundpool





Jul 10 2008 6:51 AM

denton rocks... thanks so much for the friendship!
Desi





Jul 9 2008 8:04 PM

Enjoyed the show.
Look forward to the next time
THE COLOR BARS





Jul 9 2008 5:44 PM

Hey RTB2

Nice sounds!

Thanks for being our friend!

-TCB
Burton





Jul 9 2008 2:29 PM

Keep Denton Music alive, boys. I am on a hair trigger to move up there.
All I need is for the hole in the wall to close, or one of my favorite band leaders to get arrested and I'm THERE
Wyld Taters!





Jul 9 2008 12:25 PM

Thanks for adding Wyld Taters where we deliver tasty taters to you!

Wyld Taters
get baked.
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Jul 9 2008 12:23 PM

YO! SOunds awesome! Hope to meet yall someday!!! Jenny from Shotgun Party
big lyndsi.





Jul 9 2008 8:37 AM

Heh heh heh. Nobody ever says Italy...

lets hear it for friends.
Adam





Jul 7 2008 11:49 AM

love the music, y'all. keep it up.
MadeLoud





Jul 7 2008 11:14 AM

how did the show go friday night?! did many people show up? i ended up playing catch phrase with my extended family... ;)
Kim





Jul 7 2008 9:53 AM

Likewise. Nice sounds.
=)
Time Bandits





Jul 2 2008 1:01 PM