Artist description Their name evokes more than just childhood innocence. The image of the red Radio Flyer wagon represents the commonality we all shared as kids, just like this New York City band's lyrics represent the moods and characters we encounter daily as adults. That is the essence of Americana and that is what makes this group of songwriters, Janardana Ryan, Mike Jones and Paul Carbonara, contemporary troubadours.

Music Style American Rock n' Roll

Musical Influences Grant Lee Philips, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jayhawks, Hank Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Beatles

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Jayhawks, Wallflowers, Counting Crows,

Artist History Red Radio Flyer's formative days date back to 1997, when as a trio they began developing a powerful collection of folk songs while performing in small clubs and coffee houses throughout New York and the Northeast. Gigging produced an urgent fan following, and news of this threesome spread like get-rich-quick schemes on the internet. Consequently, larger venues called for bookings and fan interest beckoned for recordings of the stirring material they heard in the clubs. While gearing up to head into the studio in 1999 to record two tracks for a Mother West Records compilation, they put the word out for a drummer, as the ultimate goal was to produce more of a rock sound, than folk. Their calling was answered when they found Tommy Allen who had toured with '80s Brit-pop sensation, Paul Young. Once Tommy joined, the quartet gelled and the songs have since progressed quite organically. (Not to be outshined, Carbonara has been touring with the reformed bastion of Blondie, and RRF carries on as a trio during times of his absence.)"Organic" is a fitting term to describe the nature of their forthcoming debut release for Mother West Records entitled Gettin' Somewhere. Due out September 5, 2000, the 12 picturesque and heartfelt songs that comprise the CD were laid down completely analog. According to bassist/vocalist Mike Jones, "RRF is not a ProTools kind of band. When we're in the studio, we just go, without all the extra production. We prefer to record it much like we play it in the clubs. What you hear is what you get." Though not entirely adverse to the world of technology, RRF has embraced the internet and accordingly are enjoying the cyber-love. Their official website, www.redradioflyer.com, currently receives 3,000 unique visitors monthly (60,000 monthly hits in all) and the band have amassed an online mailing list of 5,000+. Surprisingly, but surely a testament to the power of word of mouth, the majority of those fans hail from outside NYC. Furthermore, the two tracks posted on MP3.com, "Don't Ask Me To Explain," and "The Story of Angel," have proved successful as the former hit #7 on the AAA chart. Quite a significant feat considering the plethora of musicians who have posted MP3's. Months before its release, cuts from Gettin' Somewhere are already getting airplay on Vin Scelsa's music program on NYC radio WNEW-FM, and various songs from the disc can also be heard on the Disney Channel's Z Games program. Red Radio Flyer will embark on a national tour in support of Gettin' Somewhere in the summer of 2000 which includes a performance at the annual Gavin radio industry convention in Boulder, Colorado.

Group Members Janardana Ryan - Lead vocals, guitar; Mike Jones - Bass, vocals; Paul Carbonara - Lead guitar, vocals; Tommy Allen - Drums

Instruments Vocals, guitars, guitars, guitars, bass, drums and other miscellaneous keys.

Albums Gettin' Somewhere, Life at the Palace (EP), What I Need (7")

Press Reviews "song that will be loved" - Alternative Press"; hooks, hooks, hooks" - Musician's Exchange; "magical within studio walls" - Yeah Yeah Yeah

Additional Info T-shirts and FREE STICKERS at www.redradioflyer.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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