Ryan Chrys Tackles a Second Solo Album

Jenn Cohen | March 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Tim Wenger

Ryan Chrys is back with a new solo album. The record is heavy on the country, a slight departure from Chrys’ previous work with Demon Funkies, but it is his second solo release. The cd will be released at The Walnut Room on April 5. The album was recorded in Nashville, TN, at the home of Tesla drummer Troy Lucketta. “I went down there and my friend connected me with some great session players,” says Chrys. “We cut eleven songs in two days and did overdubs on the third day. It was awesome.” The session players, introduced to Chrys by Lucketta, helped him lay down the album. On day three, fiddle and banjo were also added to the songs.

Chrys has also made a music video for the song “Stand & Be Counted.” The video was filmed in the parking lot at Sports Authority Field @ Mile High. “It’s a cool and continental concept,” says Chrys. “Cop cars came and I thought, ‘Oh shit, I’m going to have to shut it down,’ but they ended up just hanging out and watching!” This is Chrys’ first real music video. The video can be found by searching for “Ryan Chrys” on YouTube.

Chrys talked about the differences of recording solo as opposed to working with a band. “Right now I’m concentrating on my solo work,” says Chrys. “Demon Funkies is still a band and still has some things going on, but all my effort and concentration right now is on my solo work. It’s where my heart is and where my better song writing is.”

The record release will also feature Johnny Barber on the bill. The record can be picked up at the show and on iTunes.

Online: ryanchrys.com