Track-by-Track #3 Set The Rain On Fire - is another song idea I’ve had for a while. But this time I did almost complete re-write so it’s essentially a brand-new song. I was thinking back – knowing what I know now what would I tell my 14-16-year-old self? I would tell myself to go after things and do not be afraid of something before you start – at the same time try to recognize when the opportunity is there. “Set the rain on fire, but don’t chase the wind”. I wanted a good blues number to rock out with and play some guitar – it’s ok to turn this one up a bit.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Track -by-Track #2 Roads We've Taken
Track-by-Track #2 Road’s We’ve Taken – is a song I’ve had around for a while now and slightly re-wrote for this project. My favorite school years were in elementary school; it seems like those were the best years before life got crazy. I still have life-long friends from those days who I talk to regularly – this song is for all of them. I had some wonderful teachers in those days as well – ones who shaped me greatly. We don’t thank our teachers enough I think – I took the time out to thank them in the bridge.
“We were all a little younger than…younger than our dreams”
Track-by-Track #1 Route 65
Track-by-Track #1. Route 65 – is a nice little instrumental ditty to open the album with. Dan Fogelberg often opened his albums with little instrumental pieces of various styles, and it was a great way to set the mood. I always really enjoyed that. Years ago, I often played for the Summer Farmer’s Market at the historic Niland Café and Hotel (off Highway 65 and old Lincoln Highway 30). It is was a great time and a wonderful little spot in small-town Iowa. Sit back and enjoy a nice summer evening with a bit of finger-pickin’ goodness.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
New Music - Roads We've Taken
*NEW MUSIC* I'm excited to introduce my new solo album entitled "Roads We've Taken". (aka my 2020 quarantine project - file under "things I wasn't planning on doing this year"). I was going to just do a 4-song EP, and it turned into a 9-track full album. That's the way it goes when you sudden have lots of free time at night and a little project studio in your basement.
There are a few new songs and several of these that I've had
in the file for a long time, and never had a home for in other projects. The album covers a wide range of stories;
some are a look back at my childhood, and some are a look at today as we watch
the world go by in these times.
There's a little bit of variety here for everyone: some
rock, some bluesy R&B, some piano, and some acoustic guitar textures.
This is a *DIGITAL-ONLY* album release. I will have CDs later this year. "Road's We've Taken" is available
now through all major digital music retailers. I am very happy to share this
new music with you all. Come join me on
the front porch for some songs and stories on "Road's We've Taken" -
available now
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
new interview - The Guitar Show with Ramon Goose
Here it is - check out my new interview with Ramon Goose for The Guitar Show - we talk about my new Ritchie book and Ritchie's music, playing style, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co0QTlO-iHE
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
new Podcast Interview - Deeper Digs In Rock / Ritchie Valens
*New Interview -- my new interview with Christian Swain for Pantheon Podcasts "Deeper Digs in Rock" is now online. In commemoration of February 1959, Christian and I discuss Ritchie Valens, his influence on rock history and rock guitar, and a few other topics. Check it out in its entirety here:
Friday, December 13, 2019
CDBABY - Christmas Download Sale!
Hi all,
MP3 downloads of my full albums are $1 each from now through 12/25/26. Each of my albums is only $1 apiece per album MP3 download. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/RyanSheeler
MP3 downloads of my full albums are $1 each from now through 12/25/26. Each of my albums is only $1 apiece per album MP3 download. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/RyanSheeler
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