I hope you enjoy the record. Thank you for taking time to

RYAN REID
Light It Up
I hope you enjoy the record.
Thank you for taking time to listen, and look over our press kit.
Ryan Reid
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Good Morning:
As the CEO of Tough Records LLC, I would like to personally take the opportunity to
introduce you to our label’s newest recording artist, Ryan Reid.
Tough Records was founded upon principles of creating a new higher standard of
professionalism in music released by independent artists. The record projects we have
produced over the past eight years have been a direct reflection of that effort. Tough
Records is dedicated to propelling artists to achieve a level of success that may not be
obtainable through their own efforts.
Ryan Reid’s debut record, “Light it Up,” was released on April 3rd, 2012. The recent
launch of his “Light it Up” tour will allow Reid to extensively promote the project. The
entire record, written by Reid, is a culmination of soul, blues, and full-energy rock
designed to bring the influences of music legends of the past and present into one
package. “Light it Up” definitely showcases Ryan Reid’s true to life songwriting with
songs ranging from spiritual warfare to battling addiction to believing in yourself till the
end.
I am extremely excited about the potential success of this project and the multitude of
opportunities available to us through your support.
I truly appreciate your time. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely;
Mr. Greg Pearce
CEO, Tough Records LLC
523 East 44th Ave
Stillwater, OK 74074
Pho: 405.780.7590
Cell: 580.491.1014
Email: greg@toughrecords.com
Web: www.toughrecords.com
Hello;
I am Kim Pearce from Flatland Entertainment in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I am the press agent for Oklahoma
Artist Ryan Reid. I am very proud to be working with Tough Records and Ryan Reid on his release and
excited to get his new record “Light It Up” out into the world for consumption.
I am writing this note to you to see if you would like to interview Ryan, and/or write a review his new
record 'Light It Up' that was recently released. 'Light It Up" is a "Made in Oklahoma" soulful rock record
written by Ryan Reid, Stillwater, OK, recorded at Flatland Recording Studio, produced by Greg Pearce,
with photography by Phillip Moffat Photography.
'Light It Up" is on the Tough Records label, Stillwater, OK.
Both artist Ryan Reid and Tough Records CEO Greg Pearce will be available for interviews in any way
that you might wish.
We would love to send you a copy of the record for your review and see if there might be a time or
manner in which you might wish to interview Ryan.
Sincerely, with respect;
Kim Pearce
Booking and Promotions Agent
Flatland Entertainment
523 East 44th Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
Pho: 4057807377
Fax: 4057807381
Cell: 4053347615
kim@flatlandentertainment.com
RYAN REID
Since ancient times, the shores of Ireland have been filled with dreams powerful enough to change the
world. And from its extraordinary countryside has come a passion for music and a fascination of life that
has impacted music from the days of John Lennon and Bono to the music that is coming out of Stillwater,
Oklahoma today.
For Ryan Reid, an Irish heritage brought with it a passion for music that started sometime around the first
grade. Not far from Stillwater, OK. Ryan regularly found himself sharing the bench of his parents’ antique
upright piano with his Dad. Although his toes hung far from the foot pedals, Ryan says, “I would spend
hours there in the living room of my parents’ house making a lot more noise than I did music.” But his love
for music would grow fast, and his first guitar would find him a little less than a year later. The bright
colored acoustic Sunburst guitar was a gift from his dad, but it would be a decade and a half later before
playing guitar would have a profound impact on his life. In the meantime, his artistic journey would be just
beginning, putting Ryan‘s creative Irish nature to work.
His first band debut came on the keyboard in the garage of his parents’ house in Jr. High, and after a
single jam session, it was obvious “The Black Stallions” were not destined to make it out of the garage.
Soon after, an outrageous passion to sing landed him a spot in both the school and church choir. But it
wouldn’t be the musical diet of his parents’ folk music or choir hymns that he had been raised on that
would be his greatest musical influence.
In the summer of ‘93, at the age of 13, rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, and Janis Joplin,
streamed out of the stereo speakers in his room and would eventually follow him all over the back roads of
his teenage years. Constantly reaching out for new sounds and attitudes, Ryan soon found the blues and
eventually the music of artists like Ray Charles, Otis Redding, and Son House gave him an undeniable
love for music’s “truth.” By 16, his choir days were officially over! His graduation from high school left him
with a growing confidence and strong desire to develop his own style. Although a college degree in
classical culture from the University of Oklahoma would be another 10 years in the making, the life’s
lessons he would acquire would prove to be more valuable to him than any diploma.
By the time he was 21, Ryan had packed up his bags and his electric guitar determined to showcase his
talent and musical ambition on a tour of New York that would last for the next 3 years. While there, life’s
experiences taught him a lot about destiny, human suffering, and being true to yourself. By the end of his
stay in New York, fate had found him, and Ryan was ready to make a move back home to put his passion
for writing and playing music to work. His new found philosophy on life defined not only his musical style
but his soul as well. Today his music speaks from the heart to the ways in which we think, feel, and live
our lives.
With a dedication to hard work and a strong drive for perfection, a successful music career was soon to
follow. In the fall of 2009, Ryan signed with Tough Records in Stillwater, OK and has his sights set on an
exciting future. His debut album “Light It Up” offers insight into the life of an extremely passionate, intense,
surprising and powerful artist with the tenacity to make all of his life’s dreams a reality. It’s Aerosmith, Otis
Redding, and The Black Crows tossed into a blender and turned on high. Through the power of media,
he’s ready to make an unparalleled connection with people around the world for decades to come. So
Ryan asks, “Are you ready? Let’s light it up!”
‘Light It Up’
Set Lists: Songs from Record:
The Perfect Drug (Light It UP): Ryan Reid
Mercy Me (Ryan Reid)
Never Let Go (Ryan Reid)
Believe (Ryan Reid)
I Am (Ryan Reid)
Save Me (Ryan Reid)
Always (Ryan Reid)
Eat Your Heart Out (Ryan Reid)
Sometimes It’s Real (Ryan Reid)
Too Far Gone (Ryan Reid)
Bring It On (Ryan Reid)
Cover Songs:
Come Together (Beatles)
Life By The Drop (Stevie Ray Vaughn)
Don’t Want To Be (Gavin Degraw)
Tinny Dancer (Elton John)
Into The Mystic (Van Morrison)
Going To California (Led Zeppelin)
Proud Mary (Tina Turner/Credence Clearwater Revival version)
Turn The Page (Bob Seager)
Cold Hard Bitch (Jet)
Heaven (Bryan Adams)
Simple Man (Lynard Skynard)
Mary Jane’s Last Dance
Some Kind Of Wonderful (Grand Funk Railroad)
Livin’ On The Edge (Aerosmith)
Gypsy Woman
To Make You Feel My Love
She Talks To Angles (Black Crowes)
Hard To Handle (Otis Redding/Black Crowes version)
With A Little Help From My Friends (Joe Cocker)
Come Pick Me Up (Ryan Adams)
Roadhouse Blues (The Doors)
Never Been To Spain
Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
Nutshell (Alice In Chains)
Rockin’ In The Free World
Amen (Kid Rock)
My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
Tuesdays Gone (Lynard Skynard)
Bring It On Home (Sam Cooke)
Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
List of Venues Played:
New York:
CBGBs Gallery (Manhattan)
CBGBs Main Stage (Manhattan)
Ultra Sound Lounge (Long Island)
Smaller rooms throughout (NY, NY
and LI, NY)
Maine: Bates College (Maine)
Colorado:KEPC Radio Station (CO. Springs)
Pikes Peak Community College (CO. Springs)
The Walnut Room (Denver, CO.
Private Events…(Denver, CO.)
Private Events (Aurora, CO.)
Louisiana: Horseshoe Casino/CMT (Boissier City, LA.)
Kansas:Cafe Semolino (Hays)
Kansas:The Cotillion (Wichita,KS.)
Texas:Momo’s (Austin)
Massachusetts:All Asia (Boston)
Missouri:Irish Tavern (Kansas City)
Oklahoma:Wormy Dog (OKC)
Roosters (OKC)
The Red Cup (OKC)
Coco Flow Café (OKC)
The Grateful Bean Café (OKC)
University Of Oklahoma
Brothers (Norman)
Borders Books (Norman)
Hastings (Norman)
The Hallway (Tahlequah)
The Cricket (Stillwater)
Willies (Stillwater)
Ells (Stillwater)
The Dome (Stillwater)
Eskimo Joes (Stillwater)
Mexico Joes (Stillwater)
Smokey Pokey (Stillwater)
VFW (Perkins)
The Rocking Horse (Ponca City)
Planet Rock (Ponca City)
The Red Barn (Enid)
Fugleys (Enid)
JC Cowboys (Weatherford)
Danny Ts (Pawnee)
Hot Rods (Shawnee)
Hinton Festival (Hinton)
Crow Creek (Tulsa)
Texas: P2 (Wichita Falls, TX.)
Ryan has played venues throughout 20 plus states.
References:
~ Management: GP Management
Greg Pearce-Phone: 1.580.491.1014
Email:greg@flatlandentertainment.com
~ Label: Tough Records
Greg Pearce -Phone:405.780.7590
~ Booking Agency: Flatland Entertainment
Phone: 1.405.780.7377
Agent: Kim - Cell: 405.334.7615
References:
Bill Cusac: Rockin Horse Club, Manager
Phone:1.580.761.3883
Lori Luster: Ells, Owner
Phone: 1.405.880.4615
Jim Stephens - FX Sound
Bio:
Ryan Reid is a soulful rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Ryan Reid bows their head in respect to all who have come
before them by blending the classic rock and blues styles of the
60s and 70s greats with the spirit of the legendary soul singers;
delivering it with Ryan Reid’s smooth grit and passion. Get
ready for the groove, the soul & the truth because with Ryan
Reid, that is exactly what you are going to get! “Light It Up” Ryan has played with/shared stage with--All American Rejects: OK
Andy Brewerd (Taddy Porter): OK
Casey Twist (Gavin Degraw/Jack Ingram): AR
Cale Lester: OK
Chad Sullins (Last Call Coalition): OK
Christopher Ambrose: NY
Dirty River Boys: TX
Evan Felker (Turnpike Troubadours): OK
Jake Moffat (Jake Moffat Band):OK
Jason Stringfellow - Ordinary Outlaws OK
Jimmy Wallace (Kenny Wayne Shepard/Gavin Degraw): TN
Jessie Tabish (Other Lives): OK
Joe Selby (Taddy Porter): OK
John Fullbright: OK
Stoney LaRue: TX
To book RYAN REID, a band with a high energy, enthusiastic
show that includes Ryan Reid on lead vocals and guitar, Joey
Trevino on backing vocals and bass guitar and Tyler Paul on
drums, please give Kim a call today at 405.334.7615.
Ryan Reid's calendar is staying busy but they would love to
play for you!
RYAN REID Members:
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Ryan Reid: Lead Vocals & Guitar
Joey Trevino: Backing Vocals & Bass Guitar
Tyler Paul: Drums
Home Base:
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Stillwater, Oklahoma
Web Official Home:
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ryanreidmusic.com
Email:
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ryan@ryanreidmusic.com
Management:
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GP Management
Greg Pearce, 580.491.1014
gpmanagement.biz
Booking:
(for Interviews, Booking and/or Promotions)
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Flatland Entertainment
Phone: 405.780.7377
Fax: 405.780.7381
Kim Pearce, 405.334.7615
Email: kim@flatlandentertainment.com
flatlandentertainment.com
Label:
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Tough Records
Phone: 405.780.7590
Email: greg@toughrecords.com
toughrecords.com
Photography:
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Phillip Moffat Photography
Email: phillipmoffat@gmail.com
Ryan Reid
ryanreidmusic.com
Booking: Flatland Entertainment
Kim @ 405.334.7615
or kim@flatlandentertainment.com