Let's Rock in 2024!

Hi, I am an international singer-songwriter. I am gathering skilled Blues Rock, Pop Rock, Funk, Soul, Reggae musicians to be a part of my live backing band.


If the musicians are already in a band and play together, that is a bonus!

Meet the Singer

This live video was recorded a while ago (in 2013) which is an improvised performance of Crossroads that was an encore during the first-ever gig with this particular backing band.


Since then, I have performed solo in around 20 countries spanning 4 continents (See the Drowning In Space video below). I am now releasing new music through my own indie record label and I am also a music industry consultant helping artists access the tools and knowledge to create successful music careers in the 2020s.


If you'd like to be considered for this new Rock band project, please email a video link of you performing to rock@runwayvertical.com as soon as you are able as well as which town/city/country you live in.


If you know someone who may be interested, please do let them know.


Current locations being considered are...


  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Spain
  • UK


Instruments that are currently mainly required are as follows...


  • Electric Lead Guitar
  • Keyboard / Organ
  • Drums
  • Bass


Being able to sing backing vocals is a plus!


Skilled musicians of any age, background or gender are welcome.



Requirements:


Musicians need to be able to speak English and have a passion for music. The ability to travel nationally or internationally is beneficial. 



The Game Plan:


The main goal of this project is to book paid gigs in the local area and there is potential to be offered international gigs and short term contracts on cruise ships if interested. Being a part of this collective will allow everyone to connect and network with like-minded artists.



Contact:


If you'd like to be considered for this new Rock project, please email a video link of you performing to rock@runwayvertical.com as soon as you are able. You can also WhatsApp Ryan Here.

Captivating Live Band Performances

There are original songs ready to perform as well as some well-selected covers to add to the set list which will be sent to the chosen band members. Once the songs have been learned by the band, I will set up a few rehearsals before the first live shows. Then it's game on!


Think Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul, Reggae with an emphasis on the Rock!


Some of the artists that I am into, to give you an idea as to whether this is your vibe. are as follows...


  • Kings Of Leon
  • Coldplay
  • Michael Kiwanuka
  • The Killers
  • U2
  • Imagine Dragons
  • John Mayer
  • Radiohead
  • Lenny Kravitz
  • Stereophonics
  • SEAL
  • Sting
  • Foo Fighters
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Pink Floyd
  • Muse
  • Kaleo
  • The Cranberries
  • Arcade Fire
  • Queen
  • Snow Patrol
  • Bob Marley
  • 21 Pilots
  • The Fray
  • RHCP
  • Holy Holy
  • Gary Clark Jr
  • QOTSA
  • Joe Cocker
  • Gary Moore
  • Ray LaMontagne
  • Starsailor
  • Half Moon Run

My Original Music


Audience Reactions


"We gave Ryan a mid-evening slot on the main stage in front of 4 000 and watched him turn a field full of chatting people into an engaging festival audience...

He really got the party started!

A heart-stopping live vocal, and what a stage presence!


Needless to say we booked him for the next year, on the spot!"

- Vic Falls Fest


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"Ryan really connects with his audience and that live echo thing he does with his voice is mental!

- Steve: UK


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"I love Ryan's voice!


It's like honey to the ears!"

- Maja: Ibiza, Spain


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"We broke our usual protocol and booked Ryan on a weekend which is usually a band affair.


We're glad we did! He made the party!

He had the full house in the palm of his hand all night and all on his own!"

- Café Rene: Gloucester, UK


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"Ryan does this amazing smokey poly-tonal thing with his voice!


Really hypnotic.


I love it!"

- Daniela: Busselton, Australia


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Ryan Koriya


"The day I worked through my fears and decided to busk for the first time at the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, changed my life!


Broke and fresh from Zimbabwe, I was at the world's largest performance arts festival with no money to buy food or pay the rent, so I thought, it's at least worth a try! After all, the other musicians busking on the Royal Mile had real money in their guitar cases that literally was not there a few minutes prior.


As I sang, despondant, nervous of being told to bugger off by the local residents, something really positive happened. The reaction was hugely profound and I could pay what I needed to, from that single day's work.


My voice and guitar eventually took me to an average of 12 countries a year, spanning 4 continents, which continued to nurture my confidence as a singer.


Now it is time to bring the collective energy back to my live shows. To create a musical family of wonderful souls to help share my magic with. Not to mention being able to put my guitar down on stage, so I can unleash the rock Dragon once more!" - Ryan

Listen to Ryan's 2012 Alt-Rock EP


Mirrors Don't Work In The Dark

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