ryanbutler

Description:

Screen Name:

ryanbutler

Sex:

M

Age:

34

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Touring

Years Playing Music:

20

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

6-7 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

wanting to start a band, or join one if the right fit is found...

My influences are varied.. from Beatles, the Who, Kinks to Elvis Costello, the Cars, Cheap Trick to Foo Fighters, Butch Walker, Maroon 5 etc, etc, etc....

I play guitar, bass and sing, although I know that my voice lends itself more to the occasional lead vocal and mostly harmonies than actually fronting a band all night.

So, I am looking for...

lead vocalist: Male/Female doesn't matter... Can you SING!? must be comfortable in your own skin as to not be scared to death of the stage;

lead guitarist: my favorite players are blues guys that play rock.. Male/Female doesn't matter. It’s not how many notes you play, or how fast you play, it is HOW you play them;.

drummer: can you keep a steady tempo? I am not looking for Neil Pert, or even Dave Grohl. Just a sit in the pocket and “serve the song” drummer. Male/Female doesn't matter;
.
bassist/rythm guitarist: either would be fine although I would preferably play guitar. In a bassist, I am looking for someone who realizes that bass is NOT a lead instrument. Less is more, hold the root down, lock in with the drummer and move the song ahead. Again, Male/Female doesn't matter…;

Possibly a keyboardist, especially if they were a guitarist as well…;

I am just looking to play good music with good people. Originals, covers, whatever..

I have songs that I would love to play of my own and other people’s as well. I am wide open.. So, drop me a line here or at sites@ryan-butler.com

Later,
Ryan

Influences:

The Beatles
Kings X
the Police
Cheap Trick
Gin Blossoms
the Longshadows
The Rembrandts
Danny Wilde
Phil Solem
Marshall Crenshaw
Glen Phillips
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Jeffrey Gaines
Butch Walker
U2
MAROON 5
INXS
FOO FIGHTERS
Elvis Costello
Matchbox 20
The New Left
the Producers
Sting
The Mavericks
Paul McCartney
The Redwalls
The Hooters
Sammy Hagar
Van Halen
Sheryl Crow
Kay Hanley
Vertical Horizon

Equipment List:

Line6 PODxt Live pre-amp;
1967 Ampeg 1x15 Cab;
Line6 Variax;
Waterstone Indra Bass;
Mackie Power;
Plenty of Mics, Cables and Stands;

Audio/Video Downloads

1. 89.mp3
2. Nothing Left To Say.mp3