So I was going to post some sweet blues I discovered while riding my bike yesterday, but someone requested some funk, and one name came to mind. That’s right… Ryan Shaw. He’s real talented, and could have easily became a hip hop / new-school R&B singer, but instead, he writes and sings what he likes the best, which happens to be Funk and Motown.

For those that went on the Mayercraft, you’ll agree that Ryan was by far the most entertaining artist on the boat (yes, more than Jay May). The two songs below show both sides of his music. The first is pure dance funk. The second resembles old school doo-op, kinda like Gene Chandler, The Chevrons, Frank Zappa, etc.
When you hear doo-op, you expect bad quality recordings. When you hear someone like Ryan do it, it’s real rare and refreshing to listen to. Kinda like drinking a nice tall glass of Joe’s homemade orange juice.

I got a juicer by the way…

I was going to post some videos of his performances on the boat, especially the one with his bass player going all nuts, but it’s shitty with embarrassing dancing and drunkenness. I’ll think it over. In the meantime, enjoy.

Ryan Shaw – Do the 45

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Ryan Shaw – I’ll be Satisfied

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