RYAN McGARVEY (Vocals/Guitar)
AUGUST JOHNSON (Drums)
SAM MILLER (Bass)
Influences
Blues,
Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Jimi Hendrix,
Cream,
Joe Bonamassa,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd,
Chris Duarte,
Ian Moore,
Dan Dyer,
The Arc Angels,
Jeff Healey,
Classic Hard Rock...
Sounds Like
SRV,
Hendrix,
Cream,
Joe Bonamassa,
Ian Moore,
Chris Duarte,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd,
Shannon Curfman,
The Arc Angels,
Jeff Healey,
Doyle Bramhall II,
Ten Years After,
Classic Hard Rock...
:: 2009 Best Guitarist::
:: 2009 Blues Act Of The Year ::
:: 2008 Best Musician ::
:: 2008 Best Local Band Headed For Stardom (Runner Up) ::
:: 2008 NM Music Award Nominee (Blues Song Of The Year) ::
:: 2008 Blues Act Of The Year ::
:: 2007 Blues Act Of The Year ::
:: 2007 NM Music Award Winner (Blues Song Of The Year) ::
:: 2007 NM Music Award Nominee (Mainstream Rock Song Of The Year) ::
:: 2006 Guitarmaggeddon Champion Of NM ::
"Ryan's playing has the passion and exuberance of youth, but its further lifted by a deep dedication to his craft. His technique is awe-inspiring, but its the dawning subtleties and emotional range that hints of the greatest possibilities--"
- Ian Moore
"Look for this young lion in the future because he's looking for his own sound and what I've heard so far; I like it."
- Chris Duarte
At age 22, Albuquerque, New Mexico native Ryan McGarvey has in a relatively short amount of time not only gained a national, and international fan base, but admiration from his personal idols as well. In the past few years of Ryan's career he has had the honor, and the pleasure of sharing the bill with such top name act's as Blue Oyster Cult, Shemekia Copeland, Shannon Curfman, Chris Duarte, Ian Moore, John Hammond Jr., Joe Bonamassa, Back Door Slam, Gov't Mule, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and many more. His debut CD release "Forward In Reverse" recently reached the top 20 (out of over 200,000 Artist's Cd's) on the best sellers list on CDBaby.com (The worlds largest online independent distributor). With rave reviews complimenting everything from his fiery guitar chops, which range from everything from delta slide to heavy rock, his unique vocals, or mature songwriting skills, Ryan McGarvey's live shows will leave you breathless and wanting more. Absorbing influences from everything from early delta blues, to classic hard rock, to more contemporary blues/rock artist's of today. In 2006 Ryan was named Guitar Center 's "Guitarmaggeddon: Next King Of The Blues" champion of New Mexico . In 2007 & 2008 he was named "Blues Act Of The Year", and was runner up for "Singer/Songwriter Of The Year" in The Weekly Alibi's Annual Readers Poll. In 2007 Ryan took home the New Mexico Music Award for "Blues Song Of The Year" for his song "Cryin' Over You", and was nominated for "Mainstream Rock Song Of The Year" for his song "The One That Got Away". In 2008 Ryan was once again nominated for "Blues Song Of The Year" for his blues ballad "Blue Eyed Angel Blues". Most recently Ryan was featured by the editors of Guitar Player Magazine twice during the Summer of 2008 in their magazine. And was named "Best Musician" from Albuquerque The Magazine's Annual "Best Of The City" Readers Poll. With a solid rhythm section backing him, Ryan McGarvey and his band are embarking on bigger and better things... Don't miss your chance to catch them in a town near you!
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For Bookings Please Call (505) 860 - 8673 or (505) 293 - 7480
Or send us an e-mail at: Ryan@RyanMcGarvey.com
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