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Name:
Ryan
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Aug 6, 2007
Latest Activity:
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Ryan Shaw is a man with a mission.
This 27-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with a clutch of great songs both classic and new—and a state-of-the-art, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still.
This 27-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with a clutch of great songs both classic and new—and a state-of-the-art, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still.
About Me:
Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly vanished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of "Do the 45" to the heart-wrenching ballad "I Am Your Man" and "Over and Done," the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note.
On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he's able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan's thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audience. There's no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
http://www.thisisryanshaw.com
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Record Label:
Razor and Tie
Label Type:
Independent
Influences:
Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Jackie Wilson.
Sounds Like:
Retro-Soul
Country:
United States
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Channel Comments
I'd like to thank you for making songs that actually change for the better the way I feel and live my life. I think the performances you did for Dutch radio were all great. Today I heard a song that immediately made me think of you singing it: I Was Made To Love Her by Stevie Wonder. Give it thought, and thanks again for your great music.