For fans of: The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Jayhawks, Sun Kissed West Coast Americana Circa 1968 to 1972, featuring Gary Louris of The Jayhawks and Peter Bruntnell. Original Artwork by U.S. west coast legend David D. D'Andrea (Om, Brightblack Morning Light, Earth, Howlin Rain). Deluxe Limited Edition 12 Track CD (1000) 4 Panel Package with 12 page Booklet, including all lyrics. CANYON RYDE are a collective of experienced players (all from an transatlantic Americana and Psychedelic Rock background, including GARY LOURIS with classic trademark guitar licks on estless Blues' and the title track ree to Be') built around lead singer-songwriter Phil Lively-Masters. The debut album ree to Be' was labour of love recorded over 2 years, produced by experienced UK Americana artist Peter Bruntnell and has picked up superb reviews thus far. ree to Be' includes a huge range of styles, from the 8 minute psychedelic eyond lies the open sea' with blazing Hammond B3 outro, epic country rockers such as y love will hold you' and estless Blues' to the compact sun-kissed indie rock of hining warmth of the sun' or the wave lapping bliss out of arine Drive' and Nick Drake styled even Summers'. The album is a classic old school rower' and is fuelled by Piano, Hammond, Clavinet, Rhodes, Drums, Bass, Percussion, classic 3 way Electric Guitar interplay, 6 and 12 String Acoustics, multiple harmonies, Dobro, slide guitar and Pedal Steel licks. 2014 sees the band, both in six piece and trio format, hitting the road to support ree to Be' and road test the forthcoming second album. ANYON RYDE is the vehicle for North Devon-based singer-songwriter Phil Lively-Masters and his superb songs that are evocative of America's West Coast countryish pop-rock of the late 1960s and early 1970s. with acclaimed players such as singer songwriter Peter Bruntnell and Gary Louris.It is a gorgeous listening experience, especially on the captivating arine Drive' 4 STARS MAVERICK MAGAZINE ubtle and dreamy country boasting a host of Americana luminaries... ree to Be' is a great country record that is subtle in its approach, gentle in its intentions and presented in a fine packaging that shows that Canyon Ryde is more than a band, more than an album, it's an experience that they want you to join them in' 7/10 AMERICANA UK "The songs are amazing and beautifully recorded. I'm proud to be part of such a cool sounding record' GARY LOURIS, THE JAYHAWKS "Shining Warmth Of The Sun" is a very high class pop-rock song. This reminds me of a radio friendly Replacements. The whole album displays incredible writing and craftsmanship, this album is a classic and will sound good 30 years from now' MARK OLSON, FOUNDER OF THE JAYHAWKS. scenic journey taking in all the romance of the beaches, sunsets, and as many carefree moments as can be shoe-horned into one album. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, ALBUM OF THE MONTH, SPIRAL EARTH