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Sweet Al Baesen- blues harp, lead vocals
Gabe Baesen - drums, washboard, Jesus.. coffee cup
Gordon Bradley -gold top and tele guitars
Chris May - bass
Influences
from chuck berry to howlin` wolf to the fabulous thunderbirds, gene vincent, james harman, hollywood fats band, sonny boy williamson, the red devils & lester butler, roy brown, rick holmstrom, hank sr., benny goodman, count basie, T bone walker, buddy rich, wynonie harris, slim harpo, jimmy vaughan, uncle tupelo, led zeppelin, carl perkins, sun records, little richard, fats domino, the blasters, ray charles, johnny cash, deke dickerson, big sandy, rod piazza, junior watson, kid ramos, the nighthawks, rusty zinn, nick curran, eddie cochran, earl palmer, son house, b.b. king, freddy king, albert king, muddy waters, the rolling stones, albert collins, buddy guy, little milton, junior parker, beer, women, bourbon..... and it goes on and on...roots roots roots.....REAL AMERICAN MUSIC!!!!!!
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you can view our e-press kit which is email-able and download-able right here !!
View rylo's EPK
Sounds Like
one hell of a mix of real jumpin.., swingin.., bluesy original american music that makes yo.. big toe shoot up outcha boot !!!-------------------------------------------
.. CDBABY LINK for RYLO: Automatic Oil -->
.. CDBABY LINK for RYLO: drnt music -->
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"Gum Springs Girl" @ Jewish Mother
"Rylo is to blues as The Pogues are to traditional Irish music." and "band members throw themselves into their music!" The Virginian Pilot wrote in their reviews of Drnt Music... the all original full length debut by Norfolk band RYLO. One of the many positive reviews, along with the Natchel.. Blues Network blues news saying "remarkably well crafted songs" and "fiery harp playing and amphetamine fueled blues and rockabilly". Rylo was born of a few friends in southeast Virginia who shared a deep love for American roots music with a collective sigh for the cliches responsible for the genre’s dying interest.
Rylo was formed in 2002. Yards from the docks of the Elizibeth River. After months of woodshedding, uncountable cases of beer, handles of cheap bourbon, and one can of peach snuff, RYLO took Norfolk by storm. At their first show, the bar ran out of beer and the Fire Marshalls doubled back. The buzz was out.
Two years later, the band released their long awaited CD "Drnt Music" and are still bringing by far some of the largest local crowds in Hampton Roads. Over this period, Rylo has shared the stage with The Rev. Horton Heat, Lee Rocker, The Drive By Truckers, Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers, The Blasters, Derek Trucks band and Mid Atlantic blues legends, The Nighthawks and The Shambles. Their wildly entertaining, sweat drenched shows make them the first call for promoters looking to round out a roots bill.
Unlike most other bands in this genre, RYLO relies heavily on writing original music rather than doing blues covers and other standards. "We pay homage to the root of our pulse and influence, yet personalize the songs true to our own experiences."
Automaitc Oil , the band’s newest release, cuts ya wide open with non stop doses of powerful songwriting and a heap of dirty blues to soak up the wounds ! You’ll hear a little bit of north, south, east, and west coast in this tasty delight that any blues, rockabilly, rock ..n roller, or honkey tonker will be sure to enjoy!
Drnt music is the only way to describe what it is these boys put out. Whether it be the dirtiest gutter blues, or the up-tempo jump swing, there is no doubt that in the most critical of rooms....Rylo will win em’ over with their charm, guts, and flat out tenacity of four people who believe deeply in their music.
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from producer pete kanaras
"Rylo is that rare breed of roots band that is umm, Un. Un afraid to venture into new territory both musically and lyrically. Un willing to play a song or a single note that does’nt ring true to them. Un able to not throw down 1000% every time they hit the stage. Un capable of playing Mustang Sally. no lame-ass Blues 101 covers here folks, not a chance. they thoroughly know their roots history but are not slaves to it. they wear their hearts on their sleeves, which is obvious to all. and they are a handsome bunch too boot. they make the ladies swoon and grown men proud. they are my friends and they totally, completely kick ass. if you’re tired of the same ol’ same you should give these guys a good listen. i hope you enjoy this new Rylo music as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.
bright moments,
pete kanaras
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* CD BABY CUSTOMER REVIEWS *
author: CHRIS OSULLIVAN:
WOW I’m lovin this cd, This is true rockin blues, not the over produced crap passing for roots music.
Thank You CD Baby for bringin these bands to other parts of the country. RYLO New Jersey ( at least my band and friends ) Love you guys. Nasty Nasty Nasty where’s my beer ................
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Rylo’s Automatic Oil is a great blues LP
author: Jim "Dibbs" Dibble
Rylo really nails the Bar Blues Band sound with Automatic Oil. I heard they play very loud, and this music would sound even better at high volume. Baesen’s harp work fits perfectly with GB’s lead guitar. Got to go see them at the Taphouse
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"AUTOMATIC OIL" live 9/22/07
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"Tell Me Momma" live 9/22/07
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We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by your page and let you know what has been going on in my life.....the new album i just finished with charlie sexton in austin is available for pre-sale by clicking the banner at the top of my page.....i just got back from a show in dallas and i am heading to chicago for a show in 2 days....lots of great things are happening.....we just shot a new video in nashville, it is the single from the album .......hope you will check out both.....here is the link to the video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmBK1Ax1K68
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Sweet Al Baesen- blues harp, lead vocals 
