Is Stephen Ryan still making music?

Manuel

Anyone know if the former 'The Stars of Heaven' and 'The Revenants' frontman is still in the game?

I regularly find myself playing 'Scott Miller Said' on a loop ... and then I think, a man who can write and play songs like this couldn't just retire ....

I know Pete from the Stars is a boards member. (Any news, Pete? Any chance of The Stars getting together to do the old retro thing some time?)

Just wondering ...

Thanks.

ned rierson

He has a new album recorded and ready to go

Manuel

Are you serious Ned?

Any more info?

Facebook/Twitter etc? .... (whatever they are )


After the resurrection of The Would Bes already this year, that would be pretty damn cool.

/M.

ned rierson

Patience Grasshopper. All will be revealed soon

https://twitter.com/KenSweeney/status/242347757862543360

Manuel

Any update on pending new album from Stephen Ryan ???

trashcan

I've recently had the pleasure to hear one of Stephens new songs (Sorry, can't share it) and he's definitely still got it. Album should be good.

Manuel

Did I miss the launch of this album? It's quite possible I did.

Anybody got any info?

Thanks.
/M.

Reisman

He also plays in the excellent Dinah Brand.

http://dinahbrand.com/bio/

I saw them in Anseo last month and they were superb.

They're playing here August 10th:

http://entertainment.ie/show-Gigs/Upstairs-at-Whelans/Glimmermen-Album-Launch/Gigs-2686688.htm

Manuel

This is worse than when The Smiths were releasing 'The Queen Is Dead' ...

Does ANYBODY know ANYTHING about Stephen Ryan's pending new album???

We've got The Blades re-forming, The Would-Bes bringing out their debut album 26 years after their first single ....

Come on Stephen! You can do it!!!


I've just been listening to 'Ted's Tune' on youtube ... what a great song by a great songwriter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK7t6jhWjq0

Hippo

Manuel wrote: »

I know Pete from the Stars is a boards member. (Any news, Pete? Any chance of The Stars getting together to do the old retro thing some time?)

Just wondering ...

Thanks.

No

ned rierson

album out soon. new band is called the drays. new song on tom dunnes show on newstalk

Manuel

Thanks. I was ironing in the kitchen with Tom Dunne on tonight, and the song was half-way through before it hit me - f**k! That's Stephen Ryan singing!

Sounds good. Very reminiscent of 'The Revenants' - no bad thing.

You can hear it here:
http://fanningsessions.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/the-drays/

Looking forward to the album, if it ever comes out ...

Welcome back Stephen. We missed you.

lewisdhead

New album is available at Rollercoaster Records in Kilkenny now, a month ahead of scheduled release. Offer only if you buy the vinyl issue. CD can be pre-ordered.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1043230015705675&set=gm.10152807281061440&type=1&theater

jd

They played the Leeson Lounge last night. Hope to make it there Thursday next week when they have another gig. They play Cleeres in Kilkenny September 12th