Bitchin' Entertainment has signed Atlanta rock/blues guitarist, Ryan Waters to the Atlanta Label Ready Artist Roster for online marketing and promotions.
Bitchin' Entertainment has signed Atlanta rock/blues guitarist, Ryan Waters to the Atlanta Label Ready Artist Roster for online marketing and promotions.
Ryan Waters played a vital role in what Vibe Magazine called the best concert tour of 2001 as lead guitarist for Sade. As the youngest and only American member of Sades legendary band, millions of people were exposed to Ryans talents and with the recent release of the Sade, "Lovers Live" album and concert film, millions more will be able to appreciate his contributions to Sade for years to come.
Before his work with Sade, Ryan was a familiar face on New York Citys progressive, urban live music scene. As the leader of his own Ryan Waters Band, Ryan wrote, produced and independently released two original albums on which he performed all of the vocal and instrumental tracks himself. He made appearances in many of the citys top live music venues, but chose to put most of his energy toward interacting with other creative minds in various group projects. He wrote, recorded and toured with V2 recording artist Olu, a Harlem based soul singer whos album "Soul Catcher" won much critical acclaim. Ryan also co-founded a musical collective called Earthdriver that brought together many of New Yorks most progressive underground artists and he produced the groups debut independent release "No Ones Slave", which, through the support of legendary producer Bill Laswell, has found a large audience in Japan on the Dogtail label.
Ryan discovered and honed his talents in his hometown of Portland, Oregon where he started on the family piano at the age of five and soon began studying guitar at the local music store. By the time Ryan finished 7th grade, he was already playing guitar in a blues band and had become proficient on keyboards, drums, and bass as well. Through the rest of his school years, Ryan continued to grow as a musician, playing in various rock and blues bands. During this time he also began to write songs, which fueled his desire to sing. At sixteen, he started the first band in which he was both lead vocalist and lead guitarist. It was also with this group that he began producing his own recordings. Ryan comes from an extremely diverse background, both culturally and musically. His ethnic roots are a mix of African-American, French, Spanish, and Native-American and his musical sensibilities reflect this eclectic heritage. Ryan lists early influences ranging from Ray Charles and Muddy Waters to Public Enemy and Stevie Ray Vaughan and draws contemporary inspiration from such varied artists as Prince, Rage Against the Machine, and Nine Inch Nails. All distinctly different sounds indeed, yet when one hears Ryans music, a direct line can be drawn to each. Songs based in the blues, infused with elements of rock and hip-hop, that showcase his instrumental prowess; All tied together with insightful, razor-sharp lyrics and by a unique voice that is instantly recognizable.
Ryan currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia where he has just completed a solo blues project while continuing his collaborations and performances with Sade and other artists. Recently he has worked with India.Arie, Donnie, Dionne Farris, Anthony David, Jiva, and Toni Braxton to name just a few. Ryan is also a member of the Atlanta Hip-Hop band, Heavy Mojo.
We look forward to working with Ryan and assisting him with his online presence.
We are looking for features, interviews, reviews and will consider all career opportunities.
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Contact: Theresa Yarbrough
Email: TY@BitchinEntertainment.com
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