Heartfelt… genuine… quirky. That’s what people say about Ryan’s music. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a penchant for honesty, this newcomer to the singer/songwriter scene is poised to touch listeners across the country with his refreshing brand of folk pop. With a unique voice that many liken to Cat Stevens, Ryan brings a gentle vulnerability to his raw lyrics. Aching heart one minute, and wry smile the next, Ryan has the unique ability to make audiences laugh and cry… sometimes within the same song.
After honing his craft for 7 years, Ryan put his most memorable material together for his debut record, Monkeys & Ice Cream. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Erik Eldénius, the songs tackle themes as varied as gay relationships, life as a nomad, addiction, and one cute little stuffed monkey. Sometimes cozy and sometimes daring, infused through the album is a positive sense of hope. The album is now available on CD Baby , above at the SNOCAP store, and very soon on iTunes!! Also, if you look closely at the top of this page, you’ll see "Open Relationship" is available for FREE download! Put it on your iPod and share it with your friends!
“For me, music is emotion,†Ryan says. If I can help someone feel something, then I’ve done my job.â€
Outside of music… Ryan lives his life as a world-traveler, environmentalist, peace activist, romantic, thinker, vegetarian, writer, hiker, dancer, and dreamer.
And yes… he’ll be your monkey :)
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New video added 3/31/08! A song I just wrote dedicated to celebrating differences. It’s inspired by the 2008 International Pride Theme (and shares the same title)... "Live. Love. Be."
