“Of the new project, Ryan says, “I’m not trying to save the world. I’m just trying to make music that matters to me and finds a place in other people’s lives. I draw from my experiences in life, my relationships, fears, struggles, faith and everything that surrounds me.”

Ryan Calhoun just wants to write amazing music. After moving back home to southern California from New York City, Ryan quickly established himself as one of the most promising young artists emerging from the Hotel Café singer songwriter scene in Los Angeles.

After sharing the stage with the likes of Switchfoot, Cary Brothers and Jack’s Mannequin, Ryan teamed up with fellow singer songwriter and producer Greg Laswell to record his debut LP What Are We Doing Here? This collection of emotive, inspirational rock lead to Ryan’s acceptance of the prestigious Los Angeles Music Award for best new male artist in 2007.

In early 2008 Ryan went into the studio with producer Bill Lefler (Gym Class Heroes, Ingrid Michaelson, Low vs Diamond) to record his forthcoming LP Everything That I’m Not.

Of the new project, Ryan says, “I’m not trying to save the world. I’m just trying to make music that matters to me and finds a place in other people’s lives. I draw from my experiences in life, my relationships, fears, struggles, faith and everything that surrounds me.” Everything That I’m Not has been released in August.

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