Basic Information
Members: Brahm Genzlinger - Bass, Guitar, Sonja Bontrager - Vocals, Andy Meyer - Drums, Anam Owili-Eger - Keys, Christopher Farrel - Mandolin, Nate Graham - Piano, Vocal
Ryan Tennis
Philadelphia, PA
Folk / Acoustic Rock / folk pop
Bio
The charming authenticity of Ryan Tennis' sound has drawn comparisons to Paul Simon, Ben Harper, and Martin Sexton, surprising likenesses for an All-American college football player turned singer/songwriter. While his disarming lyrics and singable melodies display a rare sensitivity, the intensity of his live performances hint at his grid-iron past.
Tennis took a big stride in 2011, releasing a new collection of upbeat, emotionally nuanced songs — Goodbye To The Ground. The release also ser...
Comments
Kerry Leigh:
Well-crafted, compelling compostions and well-executed performance! Take care -- Kerry
Jan 02
Johnny Miller The Riverside Co...:
Hello Ryan. How are you? Just stopping by to say hello. Best of luck in 2012 with you music career my friend. stop by by to say hi anytime. Happy new year. Take care and God bless you. Johnny Miller The Riverside Cowboy
Dec 31
Dan Lantz:
Ryan, please contact me regarding "Into the Lion's Den" Movie Music - Dan Lantz
Nov 11
Projekt Platinum Studios ($15 ...:
We mastered one of your songs. Do you want to hear it?
By the way we fanned you can you fan us too? http://www.projektplatinumstudios.com
Oct 07
Press
“Down in Argentina there is a phrase, buena onda. Ryan Tennis describes this as a feeling of good vibes, “If everyone's feeling the music together, smiling and enjoying each other on stage, then that's more important than how tight the band is (although of course we'll strive for both). “ Buena onda can also be applied to Ryan’s feeling about the City of Brotherly Love. While most artists name people who inspire their work, he desribes Philadelphia’s individual groove and the strong sense of community as one of his major influences. “I walk around my neighborhood (South Philly) and sometimes I'm just overwhelmed with love for the physical city itself - the pavement, the old broken buildings, the murals, the people - I just feel like I'm home."
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Artist Stats
Fans: 3,232
Song Plays: 3,128
Visits: 3,373
Video Plays: 462
Widget Hits: 4,494
Status
Status:
Looking for pleasant distraction? My Bill Bryson influenced blogs from my '08 trip to Aust. & Asia. http://ryantennismusic.com/blog/?p=21
