Jimmy Ryan – Astral Café (Ryanetics Music, 2021)
American rock guitar hero Jimmy Ryan (Flyin’ Ryan Brothers) has a new album titled Astral Café. Throughout the album, Ryan delivers a wide range of styles such as heavy blues-rock, hard rock and progressive rock. Influences range from Eric Johnson to Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Led Zeppelin.
Most of the album leans towards the hard rock side, delivering powerful riffs. However, his most interesting work happens when he drops the riffs and plays outstanding instrumental rock music, combining classic rock, progressive rock and fusion. Album highlights: “Earthrise”, “Skydance”, “Dulcinea”, and “Celestial Voice.”
Jimmy Ryan plays guitars and bass; and drums and percussion are provided by Dan Van Schindel. Jimmy’s brother, guitarist Johnny Ryan, joins him on one song.
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