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Ryan Sterling Music

Solo Guitar with singin' and harp and guests

About Me

RYAN STERLING: NEVER REALLY THERE........... NORTHCOTE singer/songwriter Ryan Sterling has stepped away from his raucous rock sound to deliver an introspective solo album, NEVER REALLY THERE.............Inspired by the country and folk influence of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clarke, Steve Earle and Nick Drake, Never Really There represents a new direction for the musician.............Formerly one half of rock duo Ryan Sterling and Shane French and collaborator in Red Rattler, Sterling has delved into a world of relationships and observation, producing a more mellow sound...............Sterling wanted to be a musician from the moment he heard the Stones’ Start Me Up at Diamond Creek East Primary School. He soaked up everything from the glam pop of T-Rex to the white bread rock of Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA............On Never Really There, Sterling brings melody to the forefront, stripping back the songs to raw honesty.................“The songs are observational – about my relationships and friends’ relationships, putting myself in their position,” he said. “They are snapshots of people’s lives and emotions.”.............Displacement and isolation are key themes on Never Really There, Sterling says.............“During the songwriting process, I was able to step outside of myself. The songs are quite desolate and reflect a feeling of being lost, but they are still uplifting and inspiring.”.............Recorded at Melbourne’s Sub Studios and featuring an impressive lineup of guest artists, Never Really There showcases Sterling’s versatility as a musician, with instrumentals sitting alongside emotion-charged tracks. ..................Downhills Home guitarist Michael Hubbard features on two tracks, as does Clinkerfield member Andrew Alves playing the banjo..............As well as writing and recording Never Really There, 2007 has seen Sterling cement his reputation on the Melbourne live music scene, with regular gigs at The Stork, Rob Roy and Empress Hotel and appearances on PBS, 3RRR, Channel 31 and the Yackandandah music festivalProfile edited with: CricketSoda Myspace Profile Editor

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Member Since: 1/4/2007
Band Website: you're looking at it
Band Members: Ryan Sterling: Guitar, Harmonica, VoiceSpecial guests: (on the album and sometimes live)Dan Brownrigg (Light Says Solo, International Karate) Vocals,,,,,,,,,, Sarah Taylor (The Taylor project) Vocals,,,,,,,,,, Michael Hubbard (Downhills Home) Dobro,,,,,,,,,, Andrew Williamson: Flute,,,,,,,,,, Kelsey Simon: (One Hundred Years) Violin,,,,,,,,,, Andrew "Boogs" Alves (Clinkerfield, Light Says Solo) BanjoTo mail order the CD contact [email protected]
Influences: Ryan Sterling writes songs about stuff he feels. Some of these songs are instrumentals and some have lyrics.People Ryan likes are::: Paul Westerberg, Neil Young, Anton Newcombe, Leonard Cohen, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Nick Drake, Townes Van Zandt, Joni Mitchell, John Fahey, John Prine, Velvet Underground, The New York Dolls, Sime Nugent, The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Wilco, Marc Bolan, Jim O’Rourke, Tim Rogers, Johnny Cash, Nico, Hank Williams, Gram Parsons, James Taylor, Judee Sill, Louden Wainwright III, The Band, The Black Crowes ,Tex Perkins, Spencer. P Jones, Don Walker...and a hundred more...........Including stuff like G’N’R, George Michael, Prince...
Sounds Like: A combination of all the above influences that culminates into a country/folk/rock amalgam that is unique and yet has a familiarity that is appealing. A guitar that can at times sound like three guitars and melodic vocals and harmonica that weave in and out of the guitar lines creatings an intriguing sound that gains more and more depth with each subsequent listen. If you want a copy of the new album email [email protected]
Record Label: A5 Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New album in the works

I've started doing demos for new album. I had planned to do a double album (one acoustic disc one full band disc) but I'm feeling like doing one disc (a mix of the two) so I can get it out sooner rath...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Tue, 06 May 2008 04:19:00 PST

Bass Player and banjo/slide/mando type of person needed

heyIts time to expand back out into full band mode. Bass player needed. gigs awaiting, recording time awaiting. possibly be a four or five piece (two guitars, drums, bass and maybe some sort of dobro ...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Tue, 06 May 2008 04:16:00 PST

Buy Album online with Credit Card

Hey thereYou can now buy my album on line at www.bigozmusic.com.au (I'm a feature artist on their homepage!!)Its also available at Polyester Records on Brunswick St Fitzroy and The Last Reco...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:08:00 PST

Half a Cow album review

I was very excited this week to see that my record is the demo of the month on the Half a Cow website. Email me if you want to buy a copy of the record. [email protected]..... Here is a copy...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:44:00 PST

RRR Triple RRR

Quite excited as I just heard Never Really There on Triple R breakfasters. They gave the song a massive rap before they played it which is very encouraging. On fri night I was sitting around with some...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:15:00 PST

Album Lyrics

I Was Never really There..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I , I pulled my hair out, one by oneI counted hours off minutes at a timeI slept through daysLay ...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:25:00 PST

Album

So....The new album is completed. I sold lots of my record and cd collection to pay for it. It was recorded at Sub Studios by Simon Knight pretty much after work at night through July 07. Mastered by ...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:32:00 PST

Recording Album

Hey ThereI am currently recording my debut album at Sub Studios with Simon Knight.Pretty much a guitar, harmonica, vocal affair but there will be a few guests including Andre (Khancoban), Michael (Dow...
Posted by Ryan Sterling Music on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:14:00 PST