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Ryan McMahon

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Ryan McMahon

Ryan McMahon grew up in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, where he began playing in local bars on Vancouver Island at the age of 17, under the moniker “Citizen Strange.”

There, he befriended several pro-moters that allowed him opening sup-port slots for bands coming through town such as Nickelback and Wide Mouth Mason, allowing him the opportunity to hone his craft along-side those already established.

In 2003, Ryan moved to Vancouver and began playing with two musicians who would become his best friends, Mike Rogerson (who produces all of Ryan’s material) and Dustin Young, both of whom still play guitars for him to this day. Together they formed the band, “Ryan McMahon & the Dirty Five,” along with drummer Jesse Smith and bassist Thomas Dowding, and the band toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta, but was never really afforded the opportunity to take it further.

Wanting change, and a more diversified sound, Ryan, Mike, and Dustin stuck together and headed to Baker Street Studios in North Vancouver, to begin work on what would become Ryan’s first solo album, “Better Days Gone By.” They recruited several friends throughout the music industry, including Hamish Thomson (the Hermit), Jon Frederiksen (the Hermit),Doug Elliott (the Odds), Pat Steward (Bryan Adams, Matthew Good, the Odds), Jesse Smith (Jeff Johnson, the Dirty Five), Thomas Dowding (the Dirty Five), and Craig Northey (the Odds).

The result was a 12-song rock n’roll roots album that showcases Ryan’s love for playing rough, honest music, which people of all walks can easily relate to.

With themes ranging from infidelities (“Liar”) to the music industry itself (“Song Says So”), “Better Days Gone By” is a well-rounded honest album that will surely communicate well in both the rock and acoustic formats.

Rye’s dynamic, genuine personality, combined with his unique emotional style will definitely offer fans of roots rock a true kindred spirit.

For a better tomorrow, vote Ryan McMahon.
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10
Aug
19:00 21:30
Ryan McMahon
Backyard House concert in the Rockland neighbourhood of Victoria BC
$27
The.Victoria.House
Event can be attended in person
13
Apr
20:00 22:30
Ryan McMahon
Ryan McMahon likes to tell people he’s a late bloomer. But when looking at the...
$15-$31
Mel Lehan Hall at the St. James Community Square
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
02
Sep
2023
19:00 21:00
Ryan McMahon at The.Victoria.House
Backyard concert with Ryan McMahon on labour day weekend!
$30
The.Victoria.House
Event can be attended in person
05
Nov
2022
20:00 22:00
Vinyl Envy Presents : Ryan McMahon | Pony Gold
_____RYAN MCMAHON_____ Whether it has been as a solo act, or with the harmony...
$20
Vinyl Envy
Event can be attended in person
28
Jul
2022
16:00 16:00
Sunfest Country Music Festival
Sunfest Country Music Festival returns to beautiful Lake Cowichan.
$80
Laketown Ranch
Event can be attended in person
16
Jul
2022
Jon and Roy, Current Swell, Jesse Roper, Daniel Wesley, Ryan McMahon
SNUG COVE MUSICFEST! Featuring Current Swell, Jon and Roy, Jesse Roper, Daniel ...
Snug Cove Musicfest
Event can be attended in person
11
Jun
2022
19:15 21:30
Concert Series Pt 1: Ryan McMahon: Ryan McMahon
Join us for Part One of our Concert Series for a backyard BBQ and live music at ...
$30
Averill Creek Vineyard
Event can be attended in person
11
Jun
2022
19:30 21:30
Concert Series Pt 1: Ryan McMahon: Ryan McMahon
Join us for Part One of our Concert Series for a backyard BBQ and live music at ...
$30
Averill Creek Vineyard
Event can be attended in person
04
Dec
2021
20:00 22:00
Vinyl Envy Presents Songwriter Circle With: Dana Sipos, Ryan McMahon, Dan Wise
_____DANA SIPOS______ Dana Sipos is an acclaimed Canadian songwriter whose work...
$15
Vinyl Envy
Event can be attended in person
25
Jan
2019
21:00 01:00
Ryan McMahon
Blue Light Sessions presents: Ryan McMahon LIVE at Blue Light Studio - 1839 Fr...
$15
Blue Light Studio
Event can be attended in person
25
Jan
2019
21:00 01:00
Blue Light Sessions: Ryan McMahon: Ryan McMahon
Blue Light Sessions presents: Ryan McMahon LIVE at Blue Light Studio - 1839 Fr...
$15
Blue Light Studio
Event can be attended in person
06
Dec
2017
19:30
Ryan McMahon: Ryan McMahon
…1/3 of the Lion, the Bear, the Fox, we have always been enamoured with Ryan�...
$15-$20
Duncan Showroom
Event can be attended in person
06
Dec
2017
19:30
Ryan McMahon
…1/3 of the Lion, the Bear, the Fox, we have always been enamoured with Ryan�...
$15-$20
Duncan Showroom
Event can be attended in person
03
Jul
2015
20:00 22:30
Allison Crowe, Ryan McMahon
Hometown touring makes for a terrific musical bill Friday, July 3 at 8 pm when t...
$20-$25
Ladysmith First United Church
Event can be attended in person
24
Oct
2014
20:00 00:00
Super Suite Night with Ryan and Cory: Ryan McMahon, Cory Friesenhan
Super intimate house concert in my basement suite in Fairfield. Cory will be st...
$20
my house
Event can be attended in person
03
Oct
2014
20:00 23:00
Ryan McMahon Fernwood House Show: Ryan McMahon
Ryan's doing another living room session right here in Fernwood! There is lim...
$15
2-1317 Pandora Ave
Event can be attended in person
23
May
2013
20:00 22:00
Canadian Icon Carole Pope: Carole Pope, Ryan McMahon
Carole Pope, a member of Rough Trade is accredited with #1 Hits "High School Con...
$20-$25
Osborne Bay Pub
Event can be attended in person
01
Feb
2013
20:00
Wil, Ryan McMahon
rescheduled from dec 16.
$20-$22
The Duncan Showroom - Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
24
Nov
2012
19:00 22:00
Wil, Ryan McMahon
 
$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
23
Jul
2011
17:00 18:00
Nanaimo Marine festival/Bathtub Race: Aidan Knight, Unlinked Musician, Ryan McMa...
http://bathtubbing.com/index.php
Free
Mafeo Sutton Park
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