“Heartfelt…genuine…quirky.” That’s what people say about the music of Ryan Mintz. With a unique voice that many liken to Cat Stevens, Ryan brings a gentle vulnerability to his raw lyrics. Aching heart one minute, and wry smile the next, Ryan has the unique ability to make audiences laugh and cry…sometimes within the same song.
Ryan has released his debut record, Monkeys & Ice Cream. The songs tackle themes as varied as gay relationships, life as a nomad, addiction, and one cute little stuffed monkey. Ryan’s writing is mainly influenced by the potent female singer/songwriters of the 90s: Alanis Morissette, Indigo Girls, Aimee Mann, Lisa Loeb, Jewel, and Chantal Kreviazuk.
“For me, music is emotion,” Ryan says.
If I can help someone feel something, then I’ve done my job.”
Ryan’s music has been likened to a soy latte…a little bit bitter, a little bit sweet, and warm yumminess going down.
Outside of music Ryan says he lives his life as a world-traveler, environmentalist, peace activist, romantic, thinker, vegetarian, writer, hiker, dancer, and dreamer. And yes…he’ll be your monkey.
He will be in Seattle for one free show on Tuesday, July 29. You can also catch him performing at the Vancouver Pride Festival on Sunset Beach.
Tuesday July 29, Ryan Mintz performs at Mr. Spots Chai House, 5463 Leary Ave NW at 8 pm.
