i give in...

fine. i'll post that mp3. it's to the left and right here. it sounds like a really rough demo, but i suppose that's what it is anyways... just don't say i didn't warn you about the ultra-rough demo-ness of it. the drum machine sounds like a drum machine. the vocals, well, if you think they get off rhythmically near the end, it's because they do. and i never got around to putting the keyboard track on... so, no complaining, just be grateful i finally posted the thing. at least you'll get an idea of what i'm playing these days, which is good. also, i'm thinking of performing under the moniker Crooked Dove. Kind of a play on that "Hawk&Dove" stuff I used to do, but more awesome sounding. There's a button that says comments below this post and I expect to hear what you guys think of the moniker--maybe it's just better to call myself Ryan Little, let me know what you think!

well, come see me on thursday at Bogart's if you can. I'll let you know about more shows as they arise.

for now, go listen to Maritime because lately I can't get that CD out of my car... it's just too catchy!!!!

business busyness - LOTS o' News

hey,
so sorry for the long delay in writing. firstly, it turns out i'm not the engineer i hoped i could be and the song just isn't where i want it to be, so i'm not posting it yet. secondly, i've been super super busy doing alot of booking for OTHER bands. If you have a band that needs shows, email ssbooking@gmail.com and i may be able to set you up with something. Right now, the biggest date you should know about is July 22nd--it's a benefit show at WEPC to help out the folks in the Darfur region of Sudan. crazy genocide going on down there. Most likely, Derek Webb will be playing this show, which is AWESOME because he is amazing. Also, June 27th is going to be a fun date, also at WEPC, with some hip hop, some hardcore, and more. come if you can.

and as far as myself, I'm playing THIS THURSDAY at the Bogart's Backroom along with the incredibly talented The Caravan (a HOT jazz+bluegrass group including Ed Dickerson, Little Dave, Andre, and Brandon). Show starts at 9pm and has a $5 cover. come come come!

ok, that's it for now my friends. i'll update more regularly now that i'm actually doing some of my own gigging and not quite as overwhelmed with booking shizzo.

if you're looking for some new tunes, hit up Velour Records for some damn sexy music. MakTub is so so SO in right now. think prince meets Rev Al Green or something... but smooth as all get out.

de.lays.suck.

hey guys,
sorry it's taking so friggin long to post the song. it's tentatively titled "so sane." as far as why it's taking so long... well, first i lost my mic cable and had to go buy another, then i stayed in fredericksburg longer than i intended, then i had to find some panty hose (yes panty hose) to make a windscreen for my mic--the takes i tried without a windscreen were just not good. after all that, i thought i would just do an hour or two of mixdown on cubase. ha. ryan the friggin perfectionist does no such thing. i've been messing with this song all day. for many, many hours. i could post it as is right now, but wouldn't you rather just hear the final product? well, regardless, i'm going to give you a little treat while you wait. it's an odd, abstract song i made while i was on drugs. legally prescribed drugs, mind you. still, i enjoy it. maybe you will too.

here's the song: demorall

also, i'm working on a benefit concert or two for the darfur people of sudan. if you don't know who they are, go here. more details on that later.