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"In addition to great bluegrass musicianship, Pennsylvania's colorful Remington Ryde knows something about ENTERTAINING! A session with them evokes the fun audiences had with the likes of Don Reno & Red Smiley...." - Bill Knowlton
"One of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass circuit today. They stay true to traditional bluegrass as well." - Evan Carl
Remington Ryde was formed in late 2002 for the purpose of promoting bluegrass music in Pennsylvania. They have released five albums and one single. “I'll wait for you” has been played by bluegrass radio stations throughout the country.
Their latest cd “The Ryde” has just been released on Green Valley Records. The band offers superb musicianship, tight harmonies, traditional and contemporary vocals. All of which are are evident on this superb collection.
The majority of the cuts were written by lead vocalist Ryan Frankhouser. The new tunes have such a traditional feel they could have been recorded decades ago. There are several stand outs. “Four Letter Word” is the first cut on the album. It is shows off both the vocal and instumental talents of the band.
“Puddle of Tears” is an upbeat heartbreaking classic that pleads “don't let me lay here in a puddle of tears.”
“Springtime on the Brandywine” is a banjo picking goodtime trip. “Where you gonna Hide” is a gospel tune that sows of the bands four part harmony. “Dizzy” is a fantastic example of mandolin cross picking.
I don't like making comparisons. I prefer to let the music stand on it's own. Regional bands almost require a comparison to let you know what you are getting into. This collection reminds very much of the original Country Gentleman. If you enjoy them you will like this cd.
Over all this is a more than enjoyable “Ryde.”
You can get the bands touring schedule, hear audio samples, and purchase the cd on the band's website at www.remingtonryde.com or you can download individual tracks or the entire cd at digstation.com.
- Pabluegrass.com
Remington Ryde is a great vocal unit with very strong instrumentation. - Derek Weller - WQSU Radio
Great upcoming group. Good traditional sound!
- Lorraine Jordan
Remington Ryde is one of the hottest upcoming groups in bluegrass today. - James King
The Ryde is the real deal. Great instrumentation and original material. This is a project traditional bluegrass fans will fall in love with. - Michael Lohr
Discography
Bluegrass Kind of Man 2003
Purely Bluegrass 2005
One Step Further 2006
No Looking Back 2007 (Green Valley Records)
The Ryde 2009 (Green Valley Records)
Grandpa Was My Guide 2010 (Green Valley Records)
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Emerging as one of the hottest bluegrass bands from Central Pennsylvania is Remington Ryde. The band was formed in November of 2002 with the sole purpose of promoting bluegrass music throughout the state. They continue to grow in popularity, winning over crowds throughout the country. They have released four full length albums and one single, Ill Wait for You, that has been played by bluegrass radio stations throughout the country including Sirius Bluegrass. They have successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival and announced the date for the 4th festival on July 16-18, 2010 in Reedsville, Pennsylvania.
Their relentless touring schedule, consisting of over 100 shows per year, has earned them the reputation of one of the busiest bands in all of bluegrass music. The group was featured in the May issue of the Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine and also featured in the August issue of the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine in 2009. They are loved by festival-goers and bluegrass fans from all over the country. The band is exploding into the national scene.
Remington Ryde released their first professional project in 2007, produced by Green Valley Records in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. This album earned them a showcase in 2008 at Cabin Fever in Hampton, Virginia. The popularity of this album helped the group land contracts at some of the top bluegrass festivals in the country. This includes appearances at Bluegrass Festivals in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Indiana, Nebraska, New York, West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Maine, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The group continues to expand and grow in popularity.
It is no mystery why this band is becoming so popular so quickly. They play a wide range of traditional and contemporary bluegrass while demonstrating superb showmanship, impressively tight harmonies, and original material. Each musician is as personable as they are talented; making sure the audience comes first. The band gives 110% on every performance, from their entertaining and energetic stage personalities to the lively interaction and conversation with any and all who visit after the show. It is really quite simple - Remington Ryde loves what they do and it shows!!!
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