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305 have produced the debut Alternative/ Indie/Country album - Ryan Wayne has a unique vocal quality and timbre which, combined with his depth of lyrics, shows this artist as a major talent of the future.305 is proud to be associated with this talented artist and foresee a big future ahead. |
RYAN WAYNE 'DON'T SETTLE'
Ryan Wayne Biography
Written by Toronto based journalist Mark Medley
Wandering troubadour, introspective poet, prolific songwriter, and talented frontman. Depending on what time you catch him, all descriptions fit. But Ryan Wayne really doesn't mind what you call him.
The 26-year-old singer-songwriter has just released his debut album Don't Settle. In the tradition of Bob Dylan and Tom Waits and contemporaries like Ryan Adams and Conor Oberst, the record is full of delicate melodies, carefully crafted lyrics, and catchy hooks. Its 10 tracks explore themes of love, life, leaving, and coming home again.
For Ryan, home is Oshawa, Ontario. Born and raised in the blue-collar town just east of Toronto, he grew up surrounded by music. His father was a song-writing truck driver, and he spent countless summer nights singing with aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents at the family cabin, which has seen generations of songwriters, grace its doors. A multi-instrumentalist - he plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica - Ryan started singing and playing at the age of 13. After high school, he moved to London, Ontario, to study science at the University of Western Ontario. During his time there, he juggled playing on the varsity lacrosse team, bartending to pay the rent, and singing with a revolving cast of London musicians at various coffee shops and smoky bars across the city.
After graduation, he took off to the other side of the world, and spent the next two years in Australia, mixing school and his craft. It was there he wrote and recorded what would become Don't Settle with Australian based, 305 productions. After touring Australia and New Zealand, he packed his bags and came back to Canada.
Now based in Toronto, you can catch him at clubs like Mitzi's Sister and the Cameron House, playing alongside some of the city's finest musicians like Dave Celia, Romney Getty, Annalise Norohna, Mike Evin, and Andrew Penner. Ryan is also part of a band, the Warped 45s, which includes his cousin Dave McEathron. They are currently recording tracks for their debut album.
Ryan Wayne, it’s nice to have you back
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