Lorne Ryder
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Lorne Ryder is a Canadian singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. In his 25 years in the Canadian music scene, he has received 3 Canadian Country Music Association
top-ten nominations for Keyboard Player of the Year, 2 nominations for Best Country Artist at the Ontario Independent Music Awards, and was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards for Best Original Composition for his song, "Beautiful Feeling."
80s-90s
In 1985, Lorne played his first gig at the age of 14 in Etobicoke. In 1988, Lorne co-founded the band First & Last with his brother Kent (Max Bent). They toured Ontario and Manitoba off and on, as well as produced numerous demos and albums up until 1994. In 1993/94, Lorne took a break from the hectic tour life and filled in on keys for Alt-Rock pioneer Purple Joe. He then hit the road as a duo, 2 On Tour, again touring Ontario and Manitoba.
Lorne returned home in 1995 ready to switch gears and with plenty of songs to write. It was then that he started working with Toronto writer and producer Peter Linseman (Angelica Dicastro, Sarina Paris.) In 1998, Lorne received a FACTOR Grant and started production on his debut solo album, Ice Cream And Guns (1999). The album was recorded at the Metal Works and was co-produced by Lorne, Juno Award winning engineer L. Stu Young (Guns 'n' Roses) and Linseman. The title track was co-written with Juno Award winning writer Naoise Sheridan (Kenny Chesney
& Jimmy Rankin
.) Three of the singles were featured nation-wide on the television show "Up And Coming" produced by the New VR (A-Channel.)
2000 and beyond...
After releasing the album, Lorne chose to split his time between promoting his solo material as well as playing in various bands to continue improving his skills. He played with two rhythm and blues cover bands, two tribute bands, and also played keys, harmonica and sang harmonies from 1999-2006 for country singer Donna Ferra. It was during his time in Ferra’s band he earned 3 CCMA Top-Ten Nominations for Keyboard Player of the Year (2004, 2005, 2006.) Lorne has also recorded and played keys, harmonica and sang harmonies for the Max Bent Blues Band since 2003. In 2006 Lorne played keys on “Mistletoe, My Cowboy and Me,” by Judy Kanyo. The song spent six weeks at number 1 on the European Country Charts and was nominated for ECMA song of the year.
Lorne continues songwriting and performing at various songwriter clubs, including the C'est What Club and Free Times Cafe in Toronto, and the Broken Spoke and Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville, TN. Many of Lorne’s songs he has written with Peter Linseman have been recorded by other artists, most recently by vocalist Angelica Dicastro. Ms. Dicastro's cover of Lorne's song, "Beautiful Feeling," has received airplay across Canada and has been nominated for a 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for best original composition. Lorne’s song “Silverwound Strings,” a song he co-wrote with Andrew Mech, has received recognition at both the Billboard Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Competition.
In the fall of 2004, Lorne was the music director for a hurricane relief concert, "Canadiana For The Caribbean." The concert was held at the Kool Haus in Toronto, and featured Ronnie Hawkins
as the Emcee. The show included performances by Rik Emmett
, Barney Bentall
and The Good Brothers
. Lorne has opened up for artists including Doc Walker, Jason McCoy
, The Stampeders
and Robert Cray
and has shared the stage with Jeff Healey
, Ken Moores (front-man from CCR tribute Green River), Colorado folk legend Mo Kauffey and Mike Fitzpatrick from the Downchild Blues Band
.
Canadian Country Music Association
The Canadian Country Music Association was founded in 1976 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian country music industry. The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987.-Awards:The CCMA held the first Canadian...
top-ten nominations for Keyboard Player of the Year, 2 nominations for Best Country Artist at the Ontario Independent Music Awards, and was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards for Best Original Composition for his song, "Beautiful Feeling."
80s-90s
In 1985, Lorne played his first gig at the age of 14 in Etobicoke. In 1988, Lorne co-founded the band First & Last with his brother Kent (Max Bent). They toured Ontario and Manitoba off and on, as well as produced numerous demos and albums up until 1994. In 1993/94, Lorne took a break from the hectic tour life and filled in on keys for Alt-Rock pioneer Purple Joe. He then hit the road as a duo, 2 On Tour, again touring Ontario and Manitoba.
Lorne returned home in 1995 ready to switch gears and with plenty of songs to write. It was then that he started working with Toronto writer and producer Peter Linseman (Angelica Dicastro, Sarina Paris.) In 1998, Lorne received a FACTOR Grant and started production on his debut solo album, Ice Cream And Guns (1999). The album was recorded at the Metal Works and was co-produced by Lorne, Juno Award winning engineer L. Stu Young (Guns 'n' Roses) and Linseman. The title track was co-written with Juno Award winning writer Naoise Sheridan (Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
& Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released four solo studio albums. As a solo artist, Rankin was named Roots Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Country Music Association...
.) Three of the singles were featured nation-wide on the television show "Up And Coming" produced by the New VR (A-Channel.)
2000 and beyond...
After releasing the album, Lorne chose to split his time between promoting his solo material as well as playing in various bands to continue improving his skills. He played with two rhythm and blues cover bands, two tribute bands, and also played keys, harmonica and sang harmonies from 1999-2006 for country singer Donna Ferra. It was during his time in Ferra’s band he earned 3 CCMA Top-Ten Nominations for Keyboard Player of the Year (2004, 2005, 2006.) Lorne has also recorded and played keys, harmonica and sang harmonies for the Max Bent Blues Band since 2003. In 2006 Lorne played keys on “Mistletoe, My Cowboy and Me,” by Judy Kanyo. The song spent six weeks at number 1 on the European Country Charts and was nominated for ECMA song of the year.
Lorne continues songwriting and performing at various songwriter clubs, including the C'est What Club and Free Times Cafe in Toronto, and the Broken Spoke and Boardwalk Cafe in Nashville, TN. Many of Lorne’s songs he has written with Peter Linseman have been recorded by other artists, most recently by vocalist Angelica Dicastro. Ms. Dicastro's cover of Lorne's song, "Beautiful Feeling," has received airplay across Canada and has been nominated for a 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for best original composition. Lorne’s song “Silverwound Strings,” a song he co-wrote with Andrew Mech, has received recognition at both the Billboard Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Competition.
In the fall of 2004, Lorne was the music director for a hurricane relief concert, "Canadiana For The Caribbean." The concert was held at the Kool Haus in Toronto, and featured Ronnie Hawkins
Ronnie Hawkins
Ronald "Ronnie" Hawkins is a Juno Award-winning rockabilly musician whose career has spanned more than half a century. Though his career began in Arkansas, USA, where he'd been born and raised, it was in Ontario, Canada where he found success and settled for most of his life...
as the Emcee. The show included performances by Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett
Richard Gordon Emmett is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits "When a Heart...
, Barney Bentall
Barney Bentall
Barnard Franklin "Barney" Bentall is a Canadian pop/rock singer-songwriter who is most well known for his 1990s-era band, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts. Their most successful Canadian singles included "Something to Live For", "Life Could Be Worse", "Crime Against Love" and "Come Back to...
and The Good Brothers
The Good Brothers
The Good Brothers are a Canadian country, bluegrass and folk music group originating from Richmond Hill, Ontario. The band's core members are Brian Good , his twin brother Bruce Good and younger brother Larry Good ....
. Lorne has opened up for artists including Doc Walker, Jason McCoy
Jason McCoy
Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music...
, The Stampeders
The Stampeders
The Stampeders are a Canadian rock trio, consisting of Rich Dodson, Ronnie King, and Kim Berly.-Career:The band formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1964 as The Rebounds....
and Robert Cray
Robert Cray
Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he has led his own band, as well as an acclaimed solo career.-Career:...
and has shared the stage with Jeff Healey
Jeff Healey
Norman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.-Early life:...
, Ken Moores (front-man from CCR tribute Green River), Colorado folk legend Mo Kauffey and Mike Fitzpatrick from the Downchild Blues Band
Downchild Blues Band
The Downchild Blues Band is a Canadian blues band, described by one reviewer as "the premier blues band in Canada". The band is still commonly known as the Downchild Blues Band, though the actual band name was shortened to "Downchild" as of the early 1980s....
.