Ryan Sterling writes songs about stuff he feels. Some of these songs are instrumentals and some have lyrics.
People Ryan likes are::: Paul Westerberg, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Nick Drake, Townes Van Zandt, Joni Mitchell, Velvet Underground, The New York Dolls, Sime Nugent, The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Wilco, Marc Bolan, Tim Rogers, Johnny Cash, Nico, Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, James Taylor, Judee Sill, Louden Wainwright III, The Band, The Black Crowes ,Tex Perkins, Spencer. P Jones, Don Walker...and a hundred more...........Including stuff like G'N'R, George Michael, Prince... The new Arthur Russell reissue is the best thing ever. Sounds like Smog 25 years earlier
Sounds Like
A combination of all the above influences that culminates into a country/folk/rock amalgam that is unique and yet has a familiarity that is appealing. A guitar that can at times sound like three guitars and melodic vocals and harmonica that weave in and out of the guitar lines creatings an intriguing sound that gains more and more depth with each subsequent listen. If you want a copy of the new album email redrattlermusic@hotmail.com
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UPDATE 1/7/09
This site now has some garageband recorded demos that may or may not be on the bonus disc in some form on the band album that should be out around the end of the year. I'm playing everything hence the "interesting" drumming. Band line up Ryan=acoustic, vocals, harp. Dan Brownrigg=electric guitar, vocals, Lucas Barbuto=bass, vocals, Justin Smith=drums, Patrick O'Brien=Mandolin. Band album and bonus disc should be out end of the year.......XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Below is the old blurb from a while backXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
RYAN STERLING: NEVER REALLY THERE...........
NORTHCOTE singer/songwriter Ryan Sterling has stepped away from his raucous rock sound to deliver an introspective solo album, NEVER REALLY THERE.............
Inspired by the country and folk influence of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clarke, Steve Earle and Nick Drake, Never Really There represents a new direction for the musician.............
Formerly one half of rock duo Ryan Sterling and Shane French and collaborator in Red Rattler, Sterling has delved into a world of relationships and observation, producing a more mellow sound...............
Sterling wanted to be a musician from the moment he heard the Stones’ Start Me Up at Diamond Creek East Primary School. He soaked up everything from the glam pop of T-Rex to the white bread rock of Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA............
On Never Really There, Sterling brings melody to the forefront, stripping back the songs to raw honesty.................
“The songs are observational – about my relationships and friends’ relationships, putting myself in their position,” he said.
“They are snapshots of people’s lives and emotions.”.............
Displacement and isolation are key themes on Never Really There, Sterling says.............
“During the songwriting process, I was able to step outside of myself. The songs are quite desolate and reflect a feeling of being lost, but they are still uplifting and inspiring.”.............
Recorded at Melbourne’s Sub Studios and featuring an impressive lineup of guest artists, Never Really There showcases Sterling’s versatility as a musician, with instrumentals sitting alongside emotion-charged tracks. ..................
Downhills Home guitarist Michael Hubbard features on two tracks, as does Clinkerfield member Andrew Alves playing the banjo..............
As well as writing and recording Never Really There, 2007 has seen Sterling cement his reputation on the Melbourne live music scene, with regular gigs at The Stork, Rob Roy and Empress Hotel and appearances on PBS, 3RRR, Channel 31 and the Yackandandah music festival
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Man.. I dig the stuff you're doin' - i think its really great!! You inspired me to get some of my own stuff up on 'you tube' and put it up on the site- I put some Piano/vocal and other stuff on.
Hey,
sorry if this seems spammy, but I'm really chuffed :) ...
I've just got the suport on the Bens Brother UK tour in May!
If you'd like to listen to some of my songs then go for it! I've put up some new ones from my album!
Maybe if you like, you could come to a gig? show the support some support! all the dates are up!
Hope you enjoy,
Best,
Rhys Morgan
Hey - Thanks for the positive comments mate- Have a fantastic xmas and hope 2009 is a really good one for you.Let me know when your playing next. All the best- Mark
Hey Ryan! come on down to the Lomond this Thursday - I play with my band and the Stetson Family - great country music! Love to see you for a holiday beer:) Plus...your sister ROCKS...she is my new and amazing hairdresser! Tracy xx
