Ryan McGarvey (Page 12 of 34)

The Bluesmoosefest in Groesbeek was the hell of a festival.
Nicest place you can imagine. Perfect spot.
Great bands, great sound, nice people even the weather was fine ...

Festival was opened with Ben Poole. And yes, this young Brit has a voice and can play. He started very rocky for the early afternoon ... so I needed some time to rock with him. I’m looking forward to see him again in Schöppingen.
Next guys on stage were Ryan McGarvey with Justin McLauchlin (bass) and Bjorn Hamre (drums) and the three were on fire. It was so darn good no words can describe. There was a run at the merch after the gig!
When Hokie Joint entered the stage the merch was still crowded. Hokie Joing played very loud, so I decided to leave the front rows and to have something to eat, comfortably seated at a beautiful terrace in the back where you still had an excellent view on the stage. Once again I have to say a perfect location.
Eric Steckel was next and so I went back to my place at the front. Eric is a pro on stage and no question that he can play guitar ... he finally got me groovin’ with the covers he played. Concept to rock people with covers works but I missed some brilliant ideas in his own songs.
Lights went on when it was time for Henrik Freischlader. When Henrik and band started to play we heard the best sound of all bands that came out of the loudspeakers. That was amazing! Set started very very good but at a certain point Henrik got a bit lost in his own solos.
When Henrik finished you could feel the tension in the audience, all were waiting for the jam. Who would be on stage and what would they play? Ryan joined Henrik on stage and they rocked the place with Foxy Lady. They played with heart and soul. Stunning! Mindblowing! They have to repeat that.

My heroes of the day: Ryan & band and the organizers of the Bluesmoosefest.

By the way, if you understand German, have a look at www.rocktimes.de for a review from a pro.

Thank you for the review Andre!  I like your method of inserting so much information into action-packed short sentences!  I am looking forward to obtaining the actual CD.

Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

I'm on a cruiseboat to Norway from 19 to 26 may Eva .See you the day after in Groesbeek and next week at Kwadendamme.

still 3 days of waiting for Ryan . . .

I'm so glad Ryan has 2 new shows added in Germany. I bet Sissy will be attending. Both days are difficult for me, which I'm sorry for since both venues are so nice (and I know the bed and breakfast close by...Ooh I'm still tempted).

The BloosMooseFest was awesome!!! It's in the "garden" of an old manor which is a hotel now. The landscape is a lil' bit with hills and you could see the meadows with cows and the little village far behind it.
Line up was pure fun! Every group/ artist gave their best. For me the absolute best were Ryan and Eric, both very good guitarplaying , a lot of positive energy and nice songs. Ben, Joints and Haze&Horns were pure fun and very enthousiastic. Henrik had a good start, good playing and singing. Fine sound. But: so boring at the end. Too bad for me I don't like Wolkenwinde at all (so extending it, is just not my cup of tea).
Nevertheless a great day and I hope the festival will be there next year too! To me, it had the same good feeling as the Shöppingen Grolsch Blues festival!

BonApostle HAVE FUN!!!

tomorrow is THE DAY  . . .

I know what your felt Bonapostle.I had the same as you when i heard Ryan the first time.Going to see him tomorrow again at Kwadendamme.Love his music and the way he plays a lot.And the new cd is exellent/A must have.
Walter

Ryan has a new disc?....Can I get it at my local music store or do I have to get it online....?