Ryan McGarvey
Ryan McGarvey (born October 30, 1986 in Albuquerque , New Mexico ) is an American blues and blues rock guitarist, singer and composer.
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Ryan's major influences include top guitarists in the genre such as Joe Bonamassa , Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan . His guitar playing is distinctive and accomplished, his riffs oscillate between epic, brutal, groovy and emotional. His voice is rough and gripping. Ryan Mcgarvey has already been on stage with numerous renowned colleagues for jam sessions, e. E.g. with Joe Bonamassa, Blue Öyster Cult , Warren Hayne ’s Gov't Mule , Buddy Guy , Joe Ely or the Fabulous Thunderbirds . In 2010 he won the renowned " Crossroads Guitar Festival " competition from Eric Clapton , where he prevailed against 4,000 competitors. In 2015 he won the European Blues Award in the category of best guitarist.
Awards
- 2006 Guitarmaggeddon Champion Of NM (Guitar Center)
- 2007 NM Music Award Winner (Blues Song Of The Year)
- 2007 Blues Act Of The Year (The Weekly Alibi)
- 2008 Blues Act Of The Year (The Weekly Alibi)
- 2008 Best Musician (Albuquerque The Magazine)
- 2009 Best Guitarist Of The Year (The Weekly Alibi)
- 2009 Blues Act Of The Year (The Weekly Alibi)
- 2010 Blues Act Of The Year (The Weekly Alibi)
- 2010 Best Musician (Albuquerque The Magazine)
- 2010 Ernie Ball Play Crossroads Winner (Eric Clapton's Crossroads)
- 2011 Best Vocalist (Albuquerque The Magazine)
- 2012 Best Blues (Local IQ Magazine)
- 2012 Best Musician (Albuquerque The Magazine)
- 2013 Best New Talent (Guitar Player Magazine)
- 2014 Best Guitarist (European Blues Awards)
Discography
- 2007: "Forward in Reverse"
- 2012: "Redefined"
- 2014: "The Road Chosen"
- 2018: "Live At Swinghouse"
- 2018: "Heavy Hearted"
Web links
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McGarvey, Ryan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues and blues rock guitarist, singer, and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 30, 1986 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Albuquerque , New Mexico , United States |