biographical info
Ryan Van Belleghem, 18 years old, from Kenora, Ontario released his first CD entitled "Another Man" (also available on itunes) at the age of 17 (November 2010). This unsigned artist has received the honour of winning the Lake of the Woods Arts Collective and DC Music Productions 2010 Young Artist Award as well as the 2010 Harbourfest Talent Contest. His song "Someday Somehow" received sixth position of 1259 entrances in a February 2011 Indabamusic song composition contest. "Another Man" is also receiving airplay across Canada and has been in 5th position in the Top 30 and 4th place for Top Folk/Roots CD for Febraury 2011 at CFBX. Playing guitar, harmonica and with amazing vocals, Ryan has enjoyed playing at numerous musical venues in the last year including the Trout Forest Music Festival, Coney Island Music Festival and the Fort Frances Folk Festival.
influences
Neil Young
Leonard Cohen
Cat Stevens
Bob Dylan
Ben Harper
Jack Johnson