Ryan Spendlove

Ryan Spendlove is an English singer-songwriter, born in Gawthorpe, West Yorkshire, signed to the American-based record label CandyRat Records. He was the former singer and guitarist of The Blueskins who had international success. Since going solo after their split in 2008, Spendlove has performed extensively in the UK and the US and recorded two studio albums.[1]

Ryan Spendlove
OriginGawthorpe, West Yorkshire, England
GenresFolk, blues, gospel, acoustic music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, ukulele
LabelsCandyRat Records

Musical career

Spendlove is proficient in vocals, guitar, and ukulele. He has performed in bands since the age of 18. Notably he formed the band The Blueskins He has joined several established artists on tour dates: Andy McKee and Ewan Dobson. In 2011 his début solo 12 track album, Fable, was released. Spendlove recorded all the tracks in three days in a live studio setting during the sessions in Chicago and Milwaukee.

In 2012 his follow up, In Another World, was released again on the CandyRat Records label.

Musical influences

Spendlove is influenced from a wide range of music starting from his early childhood, including The Beatles. Blues, folk and gospel influences are all elements found within in his music.

Discography

Albums
  • Fable (2011)
  • In Another World (2012)

References
  1. "Ryan Spendlove". Candyrat.com. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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