Member Since: 11/5/2006
Band Website: stuartryan.co.uk
Band Members: Generally solo but I often work with drummer James Hester of Malakai on various projects
Influences: I love everything from rock to jazz, tradtional and classical. My musical influences are numerous, here goes - GUITARISTS Martin Taylor, Eric Roche, Michael Hedges, Martin Simpson, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, Derek Trucks, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Charlie Hunter, Bryan Sutton, SAX John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, MANDOLIN Chris Thile (Nickel Creek), KORA Toumani Diabate and Ballake Sissoke, BANJO Bela Fleck, TRUMPET Miles Davis, BASS Victor Wooten, TRADITIONAL Lunasa. I grew up on metal so I love Gn'R, Iron Maiden etc. I also love classical music particularly Bach and modern composers such as Arvo Part. Okay, that's enough for now.
Sounds Like: Hopefully Me! However, it depends on the situation...
Record Label: Reds' Blue Music
Type of Label: Indie