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Ryan's future is bright. Named one of Rolling Stone’s five comics to watch and with standout appearances on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, and the Showtime special Caroline Rhea and Friends, he's on his way to establishing himself as one of the nation's favorite stand-ups. Ryan started life in a small, beautiful potato farming community in Idaho. While spending his youth doing things like sleeping in a tree house, riding his bike to the drug store for milkshakes, and living out other Norman Rockwell paintings, he often dreamt of becoming a late night talk show host (or a secret agent, or Ferris Bueller, or Spider Man, or a combination, if at all possible). He received his degree in journalism and public relations at Brigham Young University. Before graduating he took an internship in a small New Hampshire town and spent the weekends exploring Boston. On one trip, Ryan caught a stand-up show headlining the late Mitch Hedberg that had a profound effect and was the final push he needed to give stand up a go. Three years later, almost to the day, Ryan performed in that same Boston club as a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, one of a handful of fledgling comedians selected in a nationwide search. In his first year, he spent his nights performing in the local Salt Lake City, UT clubs and his days working in PR. He eventually decided to pursue comedy full-time and has been making a name for himself as a stand-up ever since. Early on, Ryan spent a year in Seattle, WA honing his act nightly, sleeping in his car all too often, and cutting his teeth in the notoriously difficult Northwest one-nighter bar show runs. His first break came when he won the industry night at the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He considers both Salt Lake City and Seattle comedy homes. He's become a favorite among industry insiders by racking up national competition wins and festival appearances. He most recently won the MVP award for “The Comedy Leagues” competition at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, garnering him a spot on the Just For Laughs Canadian cross-country tour. Previously, he won Sierra Mist's “America's Next Great Comic Search”, was a two-time finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival competition, and appeared at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival as an up-and-coming talent. He's also a regular guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show. With immediate comic charisma and a crisp, clean writing style, Ryan is sought after for his ability to perform for a wide variety of audiences while making each show a unique, memorable experience. His extensive touring schedule often finds him far from his Idaho roots and he currently makes his home in New York City. The comedic contrast always finds a way into his act.

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Marc Valentine Releases New Single 'Skeleton Key' (b/w 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorr Photo Marc Valentine Releases New Single 'Skeleton Key' (b/w 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow')
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Marc Valentine, the charismatic British singer-songwriter-guitarist who last year released his debut solo album to critical acclaim, issues a new single, 'Skeleton Key', through Little Steven's Wicked Cool Records – available as a limited-edition 7” and a digital ...

Ryan Hamilton Releasing New Album 'Haunted By The Holy Ghost' In March Photo Ryan Hamilton Releasing New Album 'Haunted By The Holy Ghost' In March
by Michael Major - January 09, 2023

Hailed by Spin Magazine as one of the ‘35 Best Lesser Known Artists of the Last 35 Years’, the Fort Worth, Texas-based musician released his first solo album, ‘Hell of a Day’, back in 2015. Prior to this, Hamilton had experienced success across North America and Canada with former band Smile Smile....

Ryan Hamilton Announces Record Store Day Exclusive Release Of Latest Album '1221' On Photo Ryan Hamilton Announces Record Store Day Exclusive Release Of Latest Album '1221' On Sky Blue Vinyl
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton and Wicked Cool Records have announced an exclusive Record Store Day release of his latest album '1221' on sky blue vinyl. Limited to 1000 copies, the album marks the first official Record Store Day title from Wicked Cool Records....

Ryan Hamilton Releases New Album '1221' Photo Ryan Hamilton Releases New Album '1221'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021

Bob Schneider and Chuck Prophet offered up previously unreleased original songs for the record. Nestled among originals of his own, '1221 also features a smattering of choice covers where Ryan does his very own take on songs by the Spin Doctors (How Could You Want Him...), Catherine Wheel (Satellite...

Carol Hodge Releases New Single 'THIS' Photo Carol Hodge Releases New Single 'THIS'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 26, 2021

Today sees the release of ‘THIS’, the first release from the forthcoming ‘The Crippling Space Between’ album, due September 24th via Midnight Stamp Records. ...

LISTEN: Jessie Wagner Releases New Single 'My Darlin, My Dear' Photo LISTEN: Jessie Wagner Releases New Single 'My Darlin, My Dear'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 07, 2020

Popular touring vocalist Jessie Wagner (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog has dropped a new single off of her upcoming debut solo album, 'Shoes Droppin,' set for release on October 9th via Wicked Cool...

Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts' Album 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' Out Septem Photo Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts' Album 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' Out September 18
by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2020

Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts will release their new album 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' on September 18th via Wicked Cool Records. ...

Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts Release New Track Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts Release New Track "Oh No"
by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2020

Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts have just released another track off their upcoming album 'Nowhere To Go But Everywhere' out on September 18th via Wicked Cool Records. ...

SORAIA's New Album 'DIG YOUR ROOTS' Out This Friday March 13 Photo SORAIA's New Album 'DIG YOUR ROOTS' Out This Friday March 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2020

Philadelphia rock quartet Soraia will release their new album 'Dig Your Roots' on March 13 via Steven Van Zandt's label Wicked Cool Records....

LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Announces Guests Including Paul Simon, Grace Potter Photo LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Announces Guests Including Paul Simon, Grace Potter
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2019

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms additional guests for its fall season, which includes special performances from Paul Simon, Dawes, Grace Potter, J.S. Ondara, Big Thief, Aoife O'Donovan, Anais Mitchell, Dulcé Sloan, Ryan Hamilton and more. The fourth season kicked off on September 7 from its...

Camden Rocks Festival Returns This June - Max mo Park to Headline Photo Camden Rocks Festival Returns This June - Max mo Park to Headline
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018

Following a sold-out sixth year in 2017, Camden Rocks Festival has today announced the first acts for the 2018 line-up and the acclaimed annual North London event is confirmed to take place this coming June 2nd....












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