Ryan Suzuka - songwriting/vocals/six string tenor ukulele/harmonica
Influences
***FOR GENERAL SOUNDS AND ATTITUDES***:
Tom Waits, Justin Townes Earle, Rufus Wainwright, Skip James, The Innocence Mission, Sondre Lerche, Odetta, Rilo Kiley, Joe Cocker, Keren Ann, Son House, Mugison, Thao, Gillian Welch.
***FOR HARMONICA PLAYING***:
Jerry Portnoy, James Cotton, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Big Walter Horton, Junior Wells, Charlie Musselwhite, Rick Estrin, Howlin' Wolf, Carey Bell, & Little Walter
Although he frequently smiles, Ryan plays sad songs on his ukuele. Some songs are happy, some angry, but most are sad, though, sad in a way that make you smile just like he does.
His first instrument was the harmonica and when he's not playing his own songs, he's playing and recording harmonica for many local acts such as Devin & The Straights, A Wu Li Conspiracy, Jessica Robbins, Brian Walker and Adam Hitchell.
Well Caleb and I have been practicing alot as of late, hoping to get some recording down soon. Man, i wish i could have seen Guilty Hall. Our recording studio is now "The Mancave", which is actually a garage with a bunch of junk in it, but the acoustics in it are perfect.
Richie here...our website is finally moving forward... you can go to the chitownbluesband.com and check it out. Please let me know your thoughts as to how it looks, feels, sounds and so on....I really want your input as the development moves forward...Richie
vv holy cats, i'm seconding arthi's take. i feel like i'm floating!!
Thanks so much for the UCG show and for coming out to the Double Door--it was so great to see you. I'm unfortunately not going to be able to make the show tonight or this weekend as I'm showing our apartment and heading back to Michigan, but I've got the Phyllis' date on my calendar.
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
i'm a giant fan of your home state. i say a wu li conspiracy packs up and heads for hawaii, move into a house to record music - and take over the music scene!
Cinqo de Mayo is coming right up and you need some new music to celebrate! Beginning TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, the first pressing of the debut CD from BLACK ROBOT will be available exclusively on Amazon.com right here .
These will be available until we run out. We will be anouncing our digital release date on iTunes.com in the coming days.
I just wanted to let you know my new album is now back in stock. After it hit it's first online store all the copies sold out in two days! Here is the link if you would like to buy one. You can also listen to every track before you buy. All songs are on my myspace.
Thanks for being our friend Ryan! This summer we will be touring Chicago to promote the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival. Our shows are guaranteed to make you dance and have an all around great night. We hope you will be able to make it out to one! -Donnie (The Shams. )
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