23 years old raised by wolves in the mountains of Transylvania, Ryan
Foss is a modern day "Romulus and Remus," the wolf boy raised on
rhythm and blues.
Preppy good looks, honest demeanor, distinctive voice and upbeat
melodies, "relevant lyrics felt with emotion," these might best
describe Ryan Foss as a musician and recording artist. He's an "old
soul" with youthful exuberance who plays in the tradition of the poet
troubadour.
His songs are filled with layers of chords, combined with hooks and
rhythms, plus tinges of afro-beats and jazzy surf riffs.
His musical Influences range from "old school folk" such as Woody
Guthrie, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, to more contemporary "indie"
artists like Jack Johnson, Wilco, and David Gray.
File under "indie rock" and the emerging national "Alt-folk" scene.
Ryan Foss is going somewhere fast with his budding career. In a very
short time this young man has opened for folk legend Tom Paxton (and
was billed for the Troubadour Series) at the prestigious Guthrie
Center in Great Barrington, MA. He has participated in festivals such
as the Apple Squeeze in Lenox, Ma and the FOD Fest in West
Stockbridge, MA. Foss has opened at the Colonial Theater in
Pittsfield, MA and played in clubs like The Gypsy Joynt in Great
Barrington, MA, Rumpy's Tavern in Lenox, MA, The Stagecoach Inn in
Sheffield, MA, and The Linda in Albany, NY. Ryan Foss has performed
live in the studio at radio stations WICN (90.5) in Worchester, MA,
WBCR (97.7) in Great Barrington, MA and was filmed for ABC Boston's
documentary on Great Barrington and its music scene. He has also
toured in Spain.
Ryan Foss's debut CD is currently being recorded in the studio and
will be out in the Spring of 2013.
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