Folk, Punk, Music, Boredom.Tumblr (3.0; @ryandishen)http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2a00a3186cd601b6e8fd832ab344b484/tumblr_mond9dpccr1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is the famous stretch on Elm St in Dallas, where JFK was assassinated. It was really intense to be there and imagine seeing it first hand, Nov 22, 1963.<br/> #jfk #assassination #magicbullet #dallas #grassyknoll #1963 #elmst #oswald</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53363531947http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53363531947Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:48:49 -0700jfkdallasassassinationelmst1963oswaldmagicbulletgrassyknoll<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/56e3327c58d1cc23ebc5153f3b0f187f/tumblr_mokcevUIgF1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>He out here. @nightedlife <br/> #youngbomber #amarillo</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53237386883http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53237386883Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:42 -0700youngbomberamarillo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8de06338c73a9e220ca34fcd1b622951/tumblr_mof3cuqsM61r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best show of the tour so far! Drunk and hella drunk people to sing to. #nm rocks!<br/> #marblebrewery #ABQ #ryandishentour</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53000972428http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/53000972428Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:34:06 -0700abqnmmarblebreweryryandishentour<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/54f1a8058935cf3b9690b95d9eb89243/tumblr_moaq2dvW791r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last night was the first and last time I ever play in flip flops… I felt like #jackjohnson or something. In my defense #Tempe is too hot for shoes :)<br/> #thesailinn #phoenix #az</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/52810213921http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/52810213921Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:56:37 -0700phoenixazjackjohnsontempethesailinn<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_51752793192" src="http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/51752793192/audio_player_iframe/ryandishen/tumblr_mnmt1ljS2C1r22cfi?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fryandishen%2F51752793192%2Ftumblr_mnmt1ljS2C1r22cfi" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://ryandishen.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><span>Off </span><em>New Windows, </em><span>Download for free…</span></a></p> <p><span>This Full Moon- </span></p> <p><span>There is nothing anchoring us down</span><span> </span><br/><span>so tell me why are we standing in the rain? </span><br/><span>shoulder to shoulder </span><br/><span>Eyes now fixed we’re sounding trumpets </span><br/><span>dancing by the light in this full moon </span><br/><br/><span>There was something angering my mind </span><br/><span>something ordinary something I refused to hide </span><br/><span>getting older and older </span><br/><span>Thoughts now fixed I’m sounding trumpets </span><br/><span>dancing by the light in this full moon… </span><br/><br/><span>We’re a long ways from getting where we want to be </span><br/><span>all the while we take in what we see </span><br/><span>Knowing that we’ll soon be found </span><br/><span>by listening to the sound of trumpets </span><br/><br/><span>There is nothing anchoring us down </span><br/><span>so tell me why are we laughing in the rain? </span><br/><span>shoulder to shoulder </span><br/><span>Eyes now fixed we’re sounding trumpets </span><br/><span>dancing by the light in this full moon… </span><br/><br/><span>-Ryan Dishen ©2012</span></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/51752793192http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/51752793192Thu, 30 May 2013 14:58:32 -0700Ryan DishenRyan Dishen Musicnew windowsThis Full MoonFrank TurnerSan FranciscoBerkeleyAcousticfree downloadLyricsBilly BraggFolk Punkindie folkfolk rockOriginal musicthe gaslight anthemThe ShinsChuck ReganAgainst meBrian FallonThe lumineersmumford and sonslittle lion manthe way I tend to be<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KgiaZPBIcFg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Frank Turner Cover- The Way I Tend To Be (off Tape Deck Heart)</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/50564774431http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/50564774431Thu, 16 May 2013 00:55:38 -0700Frank TurnerThe Way I Tend To BeTape Deck HeartRecoveryRyan DishenNew WindowsFrightened RabbitThe Modern LeperMumford and SonsBilly BraggChuck Reganbrian fallonMike Doughtyfolk/punkAcousticcover songwagon wheelFrank Turner CoverThe Way I Tend To Be CoverLike me on FB..?: Could  y’all please take a minute to “like” my FB page…...http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/49042853804http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/49042853804Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:54:39 -0700Ryan DishenFacebookRyan Dishen MusicNew WindowsHella LikesTour PromotionShamelessNeeds Attention<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AJ2tWOKS3rA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Pulling Levers”-  The Beach Sessions</p> <p><a href="http://ryandishen.com" target="_blank">-ryan dishen</a></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/48787312765http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/48787312765Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:29:16 -0700Ryan Dishennew windowsPulling LeversFolk Punkthe Beach SessionsFrank Turnerthe ShinsMike DoughtyTallest Man on EarthThe DecemberistsTake What's Left<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8eeada27dab1068fe0d6861938b179ca/tumblr_miwcshP5Zs1rt4lwko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://confrontmag.tumblr.com/post/44161161549/new-interview-ryan-dishen" target="_blank">confrontmag</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>New interview: RYAN DISHEN</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2013/02/ryan-dishen/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2013/02/ryan-dishen/" target="_blank">http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2013/02/ryan-dishen/</a></a></p> </blockquote>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/44169397005http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/44169397005Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:40:47 -0800New WindowsRyan DishenFolk/Punk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2f00c79929dedbfe065aa89b2bf848e6/tumblr_mirhp3wklv1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In the home studio.</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/43966409371http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/43966409371Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:53:27 -0800Ryan DishenPro ToolsHome StudioYamahaMozartNude playing cards!<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/575baf155c575274e33d409243956ad4/tumblr_milod7mfrT1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>West Coast Cali- 35mm</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/43692082658http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/43692082658Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:31:55 -0800CaliforniaCuidado<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_42981217253" src="http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42981217253/audio_player_iframe/ryandishen/tumblr_mi56gtm9yx1r22cfi?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fryandishen%2F42981217253%2Ftumblr_mi56gtm9yx1r22cfi" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p>“My friends don’t you let it bring you down.”</p> <p><a href="http://www.ryandishen.com" target="_blank">ryandishen.com</a></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42981217253http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42981217253Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:43:40 -0800Ryan DishenNew WindowsDeath is a HolidayFrank TurnerThe ShinsFrightened RabbitThe LumineersacousticFolk/punkfolkCountry<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E-z_s92lKyc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wagon Wheel Cover.</strong></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42031609634http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42031609634Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:44:00 -0800Ryan DishenDishenNew WindowsOld Crow Medicine ShowWagon WheelWagon Wheel CoverMumford and SonsDarius RuckerAgainst MeFrank TurnerFleet FoxesBob DylanCover SongRock me mamaTranslatedFrightened RabbitThe ShinsMike DoughtyRancidBilly BraggThe Tallest Man on EarthThe LumineersCountry MusicHootie and BlowfishCMT<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7d9df650fbf13b2a8fa57a8c12097f3b/tumblr_mhm50tu1jF1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“An artist is always alone- if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.” -Henry Miller</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42131536086http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/42131536086Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:58:05 -0800henry millertropic of canceramerican writersparis<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F_U3UeRtL4Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>This is my first professionally produced music video, directed by Hans Tanner.  Free <a href="http://ryandishen.com/downloads.cfm" target="_blank">Download of New Windows<span></span></a>!</span></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/40137359273http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/40137359273Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:29:00 -0800Ryan DishenDishenthe ShinsFrank TurnerFrightened RabbitScott HutchinsonMumford and Sonsthe PixiesMontana de OroIndie FolkFolk PunkMike Doughtythe SmithsMorrisseyBroken BellsNew Windows<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mea9ii6MNc1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p class="MsoNormal">I wave to the Pacific perched on my rocky lookout.<span>  </span>It accepts my greeting and waves back at me.<span>  </span>The grim fog swirls around my figure as I tap some mud off of my new shoes.<span>  </span>Nothing stays new.<span>  </span>I welcome this concept as I reminisce on my days of youth, the days of wandering aimlessly around such familiar settings and drowning in the shallowest of pools.<span>  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have returned to this formidable despair with an aged sense of hope, an old fashioned desire for passion and a startling calm that somehow grounds me.<span>  </span>I run my hand along the shore’s gravel and admire the gull’s ability to find contentment with its sole purpose, survival. No fancy distractions.<span>  </span>It makes adequate use of its existence.<span>  </span>I break with each set and recreate myself with every gust of wind that stirs the salty air through my soul.<span>  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I think of the cities that recently contained and confined me, opening up my ribcage and exposing my insides to the spectators.<span>  </span>I’ve returned to the edge of the Western World, the final frontier, the land that raised me.<span>  </span>It’s where I experienced my first flirtations with reality.<span>  </span>I succumb to every stale emotion and combat my dreary days of anguished adolescents with my knowledge of the new.<span>  </span>The taste is still on my lips and I spit its flavor onto the freshly washed reef underneath my feet.<span>  </span>I am honored to receive its consistent hospitality, welcoming me and accepting me every time I return.<span>  </span></p> <p><span>Together we change but time has no meaning here, not a beginning, not an end, but a constant flow of evolution.<span>  </span>It has a voice, a beautiful one, and if you listen closely you can hear it sing.<span>  </span>Its song is life, it’s death, it’s love and it’s the pain that only love can bring.<span>  </span>It’s that longing for understanding and the brief moments of perfection.<span>  </span>It’s looking into the eyes of an angel…</span></p> <p><span>-Ryan Dishen <br/></span></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36860329833http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36860329833Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:23:06 -0800Ryan DishenPoetryProseProse PoetryManical RantsKeatsHemingwayKurt VonnegutHesseCalifornia Coast<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1q5C4mXi6Gk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Past the Golden Gate” music video</p> <p>by Ryan Dishen</p> <p><a href="http://ryandishen.com/downloads.cfm" target="_blank">Download the album <em>New Windows</em> for free!</a></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36529693897http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36529693897Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:34:42 -0800Ryan DIshenDishenPast the Golden GateGolden GateNew WindowsAcousticFolkFolk PunkRockIndie FolkFrank TurnerThe ShinsFrightened RabbitMumford and sonsthe LumineersEuropeNetherlandsamsterdamDublinBacelonaParisFranceBrusselsGermanyMunichOktoberfestCastricum<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me0gu75cqt1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Newcastle, England! (August 2012)</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36454874683http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/36454874683Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:25:18 -0800Ryan DishenBrewdogNewcastleEnglandFolkAcousticSinger SongwriterDishenDrunk AgainCzech this out<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdb96k5mqd1r22cfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://ryandishen.com/downloads.cfm" target="_blank"><strong>FREE DOWNLOAD!</strong> </a></p> <p><em>New Windows</em> by Ryan Dishen</p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/35468343349http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/35468343349Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:39:00 -0800Ryan DishenDishenNew WindowsIndie MusicDIYFolk PunkAcousticFrank TurnerMumford and SonsFrightened Rabbitthe SmithsChuck ReganGaslight Anthem<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K1nnuULzLmE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Little Lion Man- Here’s another cover song… </p> <p><a href="http://www.ryandishen.com" target="_blank">ryandishen.com</a></p>http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/11707131036http://ryandishen.tumblr.com/post/11707131036Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:02:00 -0700Ryan DishenDishenTake What's LeftMumford and SonsLittle Lion ManCoverCover SongAcousticFolkFolk RockFrightened Rabbitnew windowsFrank Turner