Ryan Traster is a Minneapolis-bred singer/songwriter currently residing in Portland. He has spent the better part of the decade traveling the nation making music on stages and in studios. He has had the privilege of recording or performing with members of The Jayhawks, Golden Smog, Jonathan Wilson Band, Ozma, The Elected, and more. Traster’s songs have been licensed to/placed on television networks like: Discovery Channel, E!, MTV, and VH1. He recently completed work on his debut full-length with producer Joe McGrath (Ryan Adams, Morrissey) and is planning for a 2013 release.
What Others Have Said:
“Traster delivers a harmonious hook that’s reminiscent of the good stuff from the 90′s”
-Mp3.com
“A hip, smooth-voiced singer/songwriter from Minneapolis… whose debut EP evokes comparisons to Grant Lee Phillips or Josh Ritter…”
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
“An extremely impressive slice of americana.”
- My Old Kentucky Blog
“A wanderer in spirit, Traster’s music is grounded with twangy instrumentation, swoon-worthy tenor and mournful Americana melody.”
- Metromix.com
“An excellent EP of alt. country material…”
- Metromix.com
“Warm, folk-influenced pop that’s likely to appeal to Jayhawks fans…”
- St. Paul Pioneer Press
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