ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY EARSHOT MEDIA | PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Ryan Hamilton — Photo credit: J Moreau
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton and his band were booked to play multiple UK festivals during the summer of 2020, among them Maverick festival (Americana) and LeeFest, where they were fourth on a bill headlined by Brit-rockers Ash. Then, of course, the world ground to a COVID induced halt…
During 2021, with touring still off the agenda owing to the pandemic, Ryan has been releasing a new track a month via Wicked Cool for his project ‘1221’. Collaboration has been the abiding theme, with artists & friends such as Bob Schneider and Chuck Prophet offering up previously unreleased original songs for the record. Nestled among originals of his own, ‘1221 also features a smattering of choice covers where Ryan does his very own take on songs by the Spin Doctors (How Could You Want Him…), Catherine Wheel (Satellite) and the Refreshments (Banditos).
Working with go-to producer Dave Draper, the singles came together in pandemic isolation with Ryan recording at his home studio in Texas and Dave sprinkling his magic from the U.K.
Today, Ryan and his label Wicked Cool Records have released all of these monthly singles as a full album, titled ‘1221.’ Stream the album at: https://orcd.co/1221.
VINX SOUL KITCHEN returns to ATLANTA December 15 – 19, 2021!!!
We are so excited to announce that VINX will be back in the USA to host another episode of his famous SOUL KITCHEN CREATIVITY RETREATS! This event will take place at the Stone Mountain Marriott resort on the lake in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
VINX SOUL KITCHEN on CLUBHOUSE … Sit at the table with Vinx where all of us connoisseurs unsheathe the music and magic from our ARTIST WITHIN!!! Follow this link… https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/vinx-soul-kitchen
And if you want to take your creativity to the next level JOIN US at the Vinx Virtual Workshops … click here for info!
This special Creativity Lab that we call Soul Kitchen is designed for musicians, artists and creative folk from all genres:
– invigorate your creative spark
– meet other musicians from around the world in an open atmosphere that promotes collaboration and exploration
– hone your performance skills.
The creativity exchange will include ample time for rehearsals, new creations and collaborations. This is a great opportunity for professionals to work on their craft and for the novice to learn from top notch international teachers, no matter your language skills! You will not be alone… all sessions will have translators available… we got you!
Welcome to the Songwriter’s Soul Kitchen, Vol 31! We are expecting an incredible group
of artists, singers, poets, musicians, and producers from across the US. No doubt, it will be
a classic funky good time. Until then, here are some important details to share.
Workshop Location All Workshops will take place at:
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort
4021 Lakeview Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 USA
Meals & Beverages
This is the Soul Kitchen, right?!?! One of the best experiences of the Soul Kitchen is the
fellowship over great food and drinks. The Conference Resort has a restaurant and there is
ample food establishments nearby so we will build some natural breaks for Lunch and
Dinner. For those who are up for it, we can all chip in and order together.. For all those
who plan to sip during the weekend, please to bring your favorite wine, beer, or liquor.
1. We endeavor to create a very organic songwriting experience. Everyone has something
unique to contribute which gives each of us a chance to step out of our own box and
grow. With that being said, let’s see where the vibe takes each songwriting team.
Experience has taught us that spontaneity is the beauty of the Soul Kitchen vibe. We
never really know what kind of “groove gumbo” will be cooked up! If you have current
ideas for a song, we ask that you reserve your material for special moments throughout
the weekend. As time permits, Vinx and others will be glad to listen and provide ideas
to develop your personal songs. If, however, you choose to include/share your music or
lyrics with a songwriting team, your work now becomes part of the collective
songwriting process including copyright and publishing rights.
I spent last week in Hollywood with long-time clients and friends Grey DeLisle and Miss Pamela Des Barres which one would imagine to be enough glitz and glamour and rock and roll to do ya but NOPE, Grey brought me a surprise, sure he would be a great fit for my roster and lo and BEHOLD, she knows me well. Not a huge fan of tributes, I would never have discovered him on my own so I really got lucky! In addition to rounding out our shared fun with his funny, witty and sweet natural personality, he writes, records and plays beautiful music of his own. To me, the best part is the collaboration between the two of them coming soon! I will not say too much yet but there will be a kids show, record and more AND an adult cabaret show so public, private and festival stage will all get a chance!!
Eddie Clendening brings with him over two decades of experienceon the stage. Having appeared with early ROCK & ROLL greats like Scotty Moore, James Burton, Pat Cupp, Hayden Thompson, Billy Lee Riley, Earl Palmer, Dale Hawkins, Gene Summers, Jimmy Lee Fautheree, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and scores of others. Contemporary musicians arealso taking notice of this explosive and handsome young front man for not only his vocals, but also his work on the electric guitar.
Eddie originated the role of, and was featured as Elvis Presley in the hit Broadway musical “The Million Dollar Quartet”, where he performed 8 shows a week to packed houses racking up over 2200 performances! He also helped create and starred in the show “Heartbreak Hotel” that is currently the only Elvis Presley stage bio endorsed by the Elvis Presley estate, SONY Music and RCA. He’s continued to be seen on stage in plays and tribute shows to many of the other greats as well, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins to name a few. And he continues to be in demand wherever fans of ROCK & ROLL gather.
He has appeared on several ad campaigns for fashion brands like W.H. Ranch Dungarees, J.S. Sloan, and Ralph Lauren, coast to coast, prime time, and regional television programs such as, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The View, Today Show and more. He has also been a regular voice on various satellite/AM/FM/internet radio programs.
Eddie has toured extensively and successfully with his own backing group “The Blue Ribbon Boys” in not only the U.S. but Europe, Asia, Australia, and elsewhere. He has also worked with other well known groups such as Deke Dickerson’s Ecco-Fonics, Big Sandy, The Hi-Qs, Lloyd Tripp… the list goes on and on. He has been invited to perform at dozens of international music festivals, The Rockabilly Rave, Viva Las Vegas, Hemsby, Le Blues Autour du Zinc Rockabilly and so on… not only with his own combo but also as the vocalist for the reunion of “Go Cat Go”, one then largest selling roots ROCK & ROLL groups of the 90’s who tragically lost their singer in 1993.
It seems Eddie is also beginning to get some much deserved acclaim, thanks to the release of his four studio albums to date; “Sometimes It Rains”, “Eddie Clendening Is… Walkin’ And Cryin’”, “Eddie Clendening Is… Knockin’ At Your Heart”, and “Eddie Clendening Is… The Rage Of The Teen-Age!”, as well as several singles and compilation inclusions.
Ryan Hamilton — Photo credit: J Moreau
