RYAN COKE
RSVP

Recorded: April - September, 2008
Courtenay, BC;
Edmonton, AB
Released: May, 2009

And then there emerged...the first.

Formerly the drummer of small-town rock group, The Peach Bottoms, Ryan Coke has ventured on a journey entirely of his own. Always appreciative of such composers as Frank Zappa and Danny Elfman, Ryan decided long ago to have his very first solo release be an instrumental one, for three reasons:

1. He wished to express to his audience a prime example of what his mind conjures up musically.
2. He wanted to prove to himself that he could put his production skills to the ultimate test
(combined with his instrumental ability and musical knowledge), and create the album he so
often thought about.
3. He was a tad too shy about singing his songs because he secretly despises his voice on
microphone - wait till the next record.

Long story short...

Ryan Coke began showing interest in drums at a young age, banging on school drum kits, plastic children's drums, pots, pans, any playable surface, really. It wasn't until age 20, however, that he finally bought his own kit. The coalition was instant harmony, and Ryan allowed himself to be assimilated by the rhythmic vibes of music ever since. Spending three years in the Edmonton, Alberta-formed PB's (which included a re-location for over a year to Courtenay, British Columbia), Ryan discovered what kind of a musician he was and what his next goal was. Midway through recording "RSVP", Ryan returned to Edmonton, and finished the album in the beginning of fall. He is extremely proud of this album, and is very grateful to all fans of his work. Ryan would especially like to thank "Dr. Robert" for his psychedelic contribution to the record, and to the Raving Poets society for their generous assistance in getting this record noticed.

Currently, Ryan Coke is preparing for his entrance audition in the Music program at MacEwan College in Edmonton, AB. He is also working on completing his first poetry book, writing songs, and always keeping creative. Ryan sincerely hopes you enjoy "RSVP" as much as he enjoyed making it, and appreciates your continued support -- beware... be wary... of SPEKTERS...

Cheers!

PERSONNEL:

RYAN COKE - all drums/percussion, keyboards/programming, vocal fx

All songs and music written by: Ryan Coke
Composed and recorded by: Ryan Coke
Arranged and produced by: Ryan Coke
Album artwork by: "Dr. Robert" K. Lane

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