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About Me

"People were starting to doubt we'd ever finish this album," says piano rocker Ryan Luchuck (l-oo-chuck), referring to the nearly three years since his debut EP. "It definitely seemed at times that fate didn't want it to happen; well, too bad, because here it is." After years of songwriting, a failed six month recording attempt with a local producer and a flooded rehearsal space ($10,000 in equipment lost), the guys hit the studio on their own in early 2006 and recorded sixteen songs in three weeks."We did it quickly to get a live sound and avoid the tendency to over-produce the tracks," says Luchuck. The result is a riveting blend of raw and pristine, the piano trio sound augmented with keyboard textures, thick vocals and occasionally a string quartet. 'A Super Happy Heartbreak Sound' is the resulting full-length debut from the Ryan Luchuck Band.The album, like the making-of, is full of emotional highs and lows. While songs like "Beautiful" and "Only Girl" are optimistic, "That's When You'll Know" is the ultimate break-up song. There is also a track dedicated to any girl who refuses to date musicians: "I'm Not Waiting".Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, Luchuck moved to Toronto in 2002 and soon landed a weekly gig playing covers in a college piano bar. Between taking requests, he began to play his own songs to the drunken crowd. To his surprise, his originals became more popular than many rock'n'roll classics. These songs were released on his debut EP in 2003. With no promotional budget, Luchuck managed to sell 1,500 copies and garner rave reviews from critics worldwide.After recording his EP by himself, Luchuck formed a band originally only for live shows. Ben Adivi (drums) and Jason Eagan (bass) joined and soon became an integral part of the piano rock sound. "I'm not really a solo artist anymore; the guys play such a big role now," says Luchuck. The Ryan Luchuck Band has won fans across Ontario and Quebec with their energetic live shows and was voted the top-3rd act of Canadian Music Week 2005 by The Coast Magazine (Halifax).'A Super Happy Heartbreak Sound' was released on May 12th, 2006 at the Horseshoe Tavern.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/16/2005
Band Website: ryanluchuck.com
Band Members:
Ryan Luchuck (vocals & piano), Ben Adivi (drums & vocals), Jason Eagan (bass & vocals)
Influences:
Roni
Sounds Like:
Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Want to work for the Ryan Luchuck Band?

It's a busy world out there and we need someone to help with all the non-musical aspects of getting a band to the next level. Phone calls, emails, send-outs, promotion. If you like our mus...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:19:00 PST

Extras! Extras!

hey ya'all...anyone interested in being an extra in our music video?be at 138 danforth ave. near broadview station at 10pm on monday the 13th. shooting will take 4 hours and you'll be compensated gene...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:12:00 PST

Bloggy, bloggy

new pics 'n stuff in image section
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:40:00 PST

Happy Birthday, Machine!

is it lame to wish yourself a happy birthday? i don't think so.
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Fri, 19 May 2006 12:53:00 PST

Greetings from the road!

We're on our way to Saskatoon to play at the Roxy. We've decided that the best way to keep you updated on our tour happenings is to post in the NEWS section of our website. So head to rlbm...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Wed, 17 May 2006 04:11:00 PST

We're on tour!

On the road right now! We're a half hour from our first night on tour--Sault Ste. Marie. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Horseshoe last night. You made it what it was. I...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Sat, 13 May 2006 03:36:00 PST

CD RELEASE TONIGHT!

Holy shit, tonight?!
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Fri, 12 May 2006 11:59:00 PST

Online ordering has now stopped

Online ordering for CD release tickets is now closed. Thank you to all who bought tickets--we'll see you Friday! For those still looking, tickets are available at Sam the Record Man and Sou...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Mon, 08 May 2006 10:16:00 PST

A funny thing happened on the way to drop off tickets

So I'm driving along, approaching Yonge & College, and a large tour van pulls out of the curb lane and hits my rear fender. I get out of the car and survey the damage--which doesn't loo...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:30:00 PST

Tickets

What up, party people?! You wanna hang with the coolest cats in town? You wanna get your drink on at the infamous Horseshoe Tavern? You wanna squeeze into your sexiest outfit, strut ...
Posted by Ryan Luchuck Band on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:50:00 PST