Ryan Shaw

Ryan Shaw is a man with a mission. This 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with an assemblage of great songs both classic and new — and an advanced, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still.

Ryan’s original compositions are most definitely of the moment, but build upon the old school values of strong melodies and meaningful lyrics. When on stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. He delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly vanished from the mainstream musical landscape. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he's able to effectively generate 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. More information on Ryan Shaw is available at www.thisisryanshaw.com.