Here’s the deal with Ryan – he is INCREDIBLE… He just doesn’t seem to tour much here in the US… I was lucky enough to see him on the Joe Bonamassa Blues Cruise in February… He definitely left a mark… So much that I’m probably going to fly up to Denver to see him… it’s the only date I see in the US this year… ugh!!!! Ryan come to the States – Phoenix in particular!!!
Until then you all really need to check this guy out… Super blues talent… I took a ton of pictures as well as this video below… I highly encourage you to see his website to checkout his blue awards, videos, etc. And a super nice guy – had the chance to meet him after his set and he was so humble and a really sweet guy!!!
Here is his official video for his song Memphis…. very awesome!
I can’t believe I have never been to the MIM (Music Instrumental Museum) here in Phoenix. It was a most incredible venue. But let’s talk about Allen Stone!!! I happen to catch him on the Live From Daryl’s House show – tuned in and was instantly impressed. Well luck be it – the next thing I knew there he was scheduled at a venue I’ve always wanted to go to. So from there my love of his music and his stage presence has begun! I really cannot speak more highly about him. If you have ready my stories at all – I don’t think I’ve been to a bad concert (well maybe a few) but in general I simply just LOVE music. There are some artists that leave an extremely deep connection – and Allen is one that just leaves that kind of impression. I was lucky enough to have a few of my friends come with that really had very little exposure to him and left as impressed as I was. He’s one of those artists I would really love to meet. From the start of the concert – where he really impresses the fact that the live experience that cannot be duplicated and is special between him and us – really seemed to be a sincere comment. Not just by him saying it, but by the way he performed. It’s as if he felt part of ‘our’ evening, not just him singing to us!
It was probably the BEST R&B live performance I’ve been to… There is no doubt I will see him when possible again. I have since bought his newest album and it is really is a treat. He write his own songs (very heart felt) and can also do some cover music and really pay incredible homage to the memorable R&B singers from the past. Just so heartfelt – I have included a few photos as I usually do and a video of one of the songs – but if you want a real treat Youtube some of his songs music, songs, concerts, interviews. He also has a hilarious Uber snippet where is drives folks around – some that recognize and some that don’t… very funny! Anyway – you just gotta check him out – you will not be disappointed. His voice has such range it will just melt your heart – just jaw dropping for sure!
I was never able to attend an Aerosmith concert back in the day… So, I have nothing to compare to except the endless listening to Aerosmith through my youth and beyond. From the second they all stepped on sage – I actually felt young again as if it was their 1st time on stage – I’m a teen – and I’m going to my 1st concert! Steven Tyler is so inspiring, I mean he’s getting close to the magical age of 70… (a few years to go, but you know what I mean) and he still runs around on stage like he’s a youngster.
