About this project
I'm nearing completion on my first full-length CD since 2004. The record is being produced by David "Goody" Goodrich (Peter Mulvey, Chris Smither), and recorded at Signature Sounds Studios. Over the last few years my band and I have entered the studio for a series of sessions, yeilding some fantastic results. Now it is time to bring the record to fruition by mixing and mastering with my production team at Signature Sounds, so that I can release the record this year in it's fully realized form.
Over the past 6 years I've continued to perform throughout the North East. Some highlights include:
- 2008 Newport Folk Festival - one of 4 selected OurStage artists.
- 2008 Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen Best Unfiltered Band Top 10 Finalist
- 2008 NERFA TriCentric Showcase
- 2007 Best Local Male Vocalist - Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll
- 2007 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase
- 2005 Best Male Vocalist and Best Local CD - Rhode Island Motif Readers Poll
- 2005 Winner Starbucks/Nemo Emerging Artist
- “Open All Night” Providence Phoenix Best of 2004
My goal is to raise at least $3000, hopefully more. The funds will be used to pay for studio time scheduled within the coming month to finalize mixing and mastering. They will also cover duplication expenses and help in the initial promotion of the CD. With your help, I can bring this project to life!
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DOWNLOAD: A pre-release MP3 download of the entire "Cold Sky" record
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AUTOGRAPHED CD: An autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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BONUS CD AND LINER NOTES: A limited edition copy of "Strangers of Consequence", a 3 song EP with previously unreleased material, your name listed in the thank-you liner notes of "Cold Sky", an autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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LYRIC BOOK AND LIVE LIZARD: A special lyric book signed by me with all the lyrics to the "Cold Sky" record, a live 5 song EP recorded at the Lizard Lounge, a limited edition copy of "Strangers of Consequence", a 3 song EP with previously unreleased material, your name listed in the thank-you liner notes of "Cold Sky", an autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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YOUR OWN SONG: I'll write a song for you on the topic of your choice and send you a video recording of me playing it. This also includes the special lyric book signed by me with all the lyrics to the "Cold Sky" record, a live 5 song EP recorded at the Lizard Lounge, a limited edition copy of "Strangers of Consequence", a 3 song EP with previously unreleased material, your name listed in the thank-you liner notes of "Cold Sky", an autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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HOUSE CONCERT: - I'll perform for you and your friends in your living room, or provide entertainment for a house or holiday party. (This is limited to New England and NY, contact me directly if you would like to discuss other areas.) This also includes the special lyric book signed by me with all the lyrics to the "Cold Sky" record, a live 5 song EP recorded at the Lizard Lounge, a limited edition copy of "Strangers of Consequence", a 3 song EP with previously unreleased material, your name listed in the thank-you liner notes of "Cold Sky", an autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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EVERYTHING I'VE EVER DONE: You'll get every song I've ever recorded, even home demos, on a USB drive. You and a friend will be my guests at your choice of up to 5 of my performances within the next two years. This level also includes your own personal house concert where I'll perform for you and your friends in your living room, or provide entertainment for a house or holiday party. (This is limited to New England and NY, contact me directly if you would like to discuss other areas.) The special lyric book signed by me with all the lyrics to the "Cold Sky" record, a live 5 song EP recorded at the Lizard Lounge, a limited edition copy of "Strangers of Consequence", a 3 song EP with previously unreleased material, your name listed in the thank-you liner notes of "Cold Sky", an autographed "Cold Sky" CD mailed to you before the official release, plus a pre-release MP3 download of the entire record.
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GO FOR BROKE: An original, one of a kind scultpure crafted from guitar strings personally broken by me on stage, created especially for you! Plus, you'll receive everything else offered above.
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While still a relative newcomer to Providence, RI, Ryan Fitzsimmons was nominated for Best Folk Act in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll for 2004. Ryan is simply the kind of musician who impresses immediately. He would go on to win the 2007 “Best Male Vocalist” award in the same poll, while gaining many other acolades along the way.
Originally from Syracuse New York, Ryan first gained attention at age 14 playing lead guitar in an alternative rock band called Anodyne which was nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY). But after performing in a number of electric bands, Ryan decided to give up the amplifiers to see what he could do with just wood and steel and voice. What he discovered in performing solo with an acoustic guitar was an intimacy and nuance he found instantly inspiring. Bringing to the fold his years of electric guitar playing and using innovative alternate tunings, Ryan Fitzsimmons' acoustic world runs the emotional gambit. The lyrics of Ryan's songs range from gentle, poetic details to the in-your-face realism of a bar fight, and his guitar ranges just as far, from starry night to thunderclap.
Over the last few years, Ryan has quietly been establishing a reputation as one of the most original and promising young songwriters on the scene today. Playing shows from Montana to New England (including venues such as Club Passim, Johnny D’s, and the Paradise Lounge in Boston, The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, MA, and Stone
Soup in Pawtucket, RI) Ryan has been engaging audiences with his distinctive songwriting and dynamic performances. Along the way, Ryan has shared the stage with performers Ben Folds, Dar Williams, Loudon Wainwright III, Greg
Brown, and Richie Havens, among others.
