Red (lead vox, guitar)
Pete (bass, vox)
Keefe (lead guitar, vox, Keys)
Frans (drums, vox)
Influences
Screaming Trees, U2. The Deftones, Van Halen, Pulp, The Who, Everclear, The Replacements, Led Zeppelin, Catherine Wheel, Posies, Elvis Costello, Nirvana, David Bowie, & the Stone Roses.
2005 was a year of growth and innovation for Ryewire. The year included the addition of new guitarist Keefe ONeill and a rigorous performance schedule to support their first highly successful EP, These Days. This schedule included shows on the main stage at Seattles SeaFair, Super Saturday at Evergreen State College, and Seattles premier venue, the Showbox. Most importantly, Ryewire recorded a new full-length album entitled knockdown, released as the milestone year concluded.
Ryewire began in February 2003. Red (vocals, guitar) had been looking for fellow musicians and found Kris Darr (bass). Through networking and music connections, Frans Laulainen (drums) and Barry (guitar) finalized the lineup. Following an initial performance at The Central Saloon, Ryewire completed their first studio outing and released Ryewire Demos.
After a year of playing with Ryewire, Kris left to go back to school and veteran musician pboss (bass) joined. In May 2004, Ryewire recorded "These Days" at Synergy Productions with Jason Shavey. The group played a few shows with the new lineup, got radio play on The Funky Monkey, 104.9 with Season In HellEand These Days,Eand was on the Hempfest bill for 2004.
During February 2005, Barry (guitar) decided to pursue other interests, which opened the door for new guitarist Keefe ONeill. Keefe added a new quality to Ryewires already engaging music. With a strong focus on vocal support and careful attention to tone and melody, the new sound was born.
Ryewire recorded knockdown at Synergy Productions with Jason Shavey during August of 2005. The albums release closed out a hallmark year for Ryewire, ushering in a 2006 which, by indication of the exploding number of fans who love this bands enticing mix of progressive and emotional hard rock, will be rife with possibilities.
"Ryewire is one of those bands who've found the balance. They will rock you like a good rock band should, but they'll also put some of the catchiest pop melodies into your head. Give the new record 'These Days' a spin and you'll be hooked."-Lisa Wood (Host-Audioasis/Variety Mix, 90.3/91.7FM KEXP & Host-Garage Monkey, 104.9FM Funky Monkey).
"Ryewire: Knockdown Rating:
Overall: This CD blew me away from track 1, all the way through. The band has come a long way, and with this album, have established the right sound with the right mix. The music was so well crafted, there was a great deal of time and effort put into the details. This is one of the best Seattle rock albums Ifve come across".
Reviewed by: Kevin at www.albumbuzz.com
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Hey ryewire :)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings! :) Whichever you prefer :)
Lots of love from Out Of The Gray, really hope you have a great time and get all your hearts desires. We'll be back in the new year with new tunes, some new recordings and a big push. Let's hope 2007 is a good year for us all :) Thanks so much for being there and we'll see you soon!
Luv Out Of The Gray
MERRY CHRISTMAS, happy KWANZA and HAPPY HAUNUKKAH to all our friends! Not to mention a great FESTIVUS (for the rest of us)
See you all in 2007,
Luv
The Genders
just to let you fuckers know, the Ryewire CD was blasting in Qingdao, China this morning, front to back. It was awesome.
-Word
C(ommunist) Bass(tard)
if you wanna see what fucked up shit im gettin into go to
www.china-deep.blogspot.com
watch the video!
Great show on Sunday guys!! It was great to see you all again and the new stuff is freakin' sweet! :) Sorry I had to punk out right after your set though... stupid work makin' me miss all the fun again! Thanks for playing She's A Life... I love that track! :) LUV YOU GUYS!
Once again you RAWK!!! awesome show at the Crocodile with Vindaloo and Zek....Thanks for the ride Keefe and luv the socks lol....Red Red Red *shaking head* well what can I say LMFAO...those that were there know what I'm talking about...was that a Dillinger OR a Darringer lol....Thank God your mother had left by then lol......LUV YA!!!!
Took a few pics during your set though I'd throw'em up.
Just wanted to let you guys know that I really appreciated your hospitality. Also thanks so much for booking us with you guys. Personally I haven't had that much fun playing a show for a long time. You guys fucking rock!
Here we go again!!!! I see that Jupiter Crash will be sharing the spot/lime-light with the mighty Ryewire again real soon in Oly baby!!!
If you boys have any plans to trash any hotel/motel rooms in our state capitol that evening count me in!!!! - StevenCrash
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Overall: This CD blew me away from track 1, all the way through. The band has come a long way, and with this album, have established the right sound with the right mix. The music was so well crafted, there was a great deal of time and effort put into the details. This is one of the best Seattle rock albums Ifve come across".
Reviewed by: Kevin at www.albumbuzz.com
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