Heartfelt… genuine… quirky. That’s what people say about Ryan’s music. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a penchant for honesty, this newcomer to the singer/songwriter scene is poised to touch listeners across the country with his refreshing brand of folk pop. With a unique voice that many liken to Cat Stevens, Ryan brings a gentle vulnerability to his raw lyrics. Aching heart one minute, and wry smile the next, Ryan has the unique ability to make audiences laugh and cry… sometimes within the same song.
After honing his craft for 7 years, Ryan put his most memorable material together for his debut record, Monkeys & Ice Cream. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Erik Eldénius, the songs tackle themes as varied as gay relationships, life as a nomad, addiction, and one cute little stuffed monkey. Sometimes cozy and sometimes daring, infused through the album is a positive sense of hope. The album is now available on CD Baby, above at the SNOCAP store, and very soon on iTunes!! Also, if you look closely at the top of this page, you'll see "Open Relationship" is available for FREE download! Put it on your iPod and share it with your friends!
“For me, music is emotion,” Ryan says. If I can help someone feel something, then I’ve done my job.”
Outside of music… Ryan lives his life as a world-traveler, environmentalist, peace activist, romantic, thinker, vegetarian, writer, hiker, dancer, and dreamer.
And yes… he’ll be your monkey :)
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6/19/09: I wrote a new song this week! Gosh, I love when that happens. You can hear a rough demo in my player above, or check the video here:
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New songs added 11/1/08! I recorded some demo tracks in Portland, Maine last week. I wanted to share some of the faves from the tour, since I won't be recording my next CD until 2010. And I made "Sunshine" available here for free download. Enjoy!
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New video added 3/31/08! A song I just wrote dedicated to celebrating differences. It's inspired by the 2008 International Pride Theme (and shares the same title)... "Live. Love. Be."
Please vote for my friend, Madame LaQueer, so that she can be on RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 2. She slipped a whole spot yesterday! Vote Daily and spread the word, PLEASE! http://...com/d8sj83
Ryan! Always loved seeing you aroung at the Goat, where have you gone these days? Have any shows coming up in town? if you're in town, I have a show coming up this thursday the 29th of January at the B-Side Lounge (Old Trilogy off pearl st.) I start at 9:30 pm and there's gonna be two other crazy bands...
Hope the music is rocking...like it always has...and hope you're doing well.
For the New Year, I thought I'd send you all the radiant beams of peace and love and happiness that emanate from my heart. :-) I have lots to go around! Enjoy it and make 2009 the reflect the best you have to offer! :-)
