Scot Ryder fingerstyle acoustic guitarist

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Biography

Scot Ryder is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist who brings to
his audiences a positive minded, uplifting and energetic
performance experience. Based out of San Diego, California,
this world-class musician is renowned for his cutting-edge
style, described as a mix of folk, classical and flamenco.
Scot blends his guitar playing seamlessly with colorful touches
of melodic harmonics, guitar tapping, and perfectly executed
percussive embellishments. His unique performance technique
has made him a favorite among acoustic and folk enthusiasts
worldwide.

In 2003 Scot broke away from performing neo-classical rock to
form the acoustic folklore group Enchanted Realms which was
his solo project featuring other acoustic artists. In 2009 he
started work on another project based on solo fingerstyle
acoustic guitar and in 2011 he released the first solo CD of his
beautiful guitar work entitled, “Inspiration”, receiving high
praise among peers, and much critical acclaim. In 2012 Scot
released his second solo album entitled, "Live Expressions"
followed by a solo fingerstyle Christmas album "Acoustic
Christmas". Also in 2012 he released a new Enchanted Realms
album, "Beyond the Garden Wall", which introduced a new
sound for his folklore group.

Scot has been featured as spotlight artist in many music
magazines as well as featured artist in multiple online
acoustic magazines. He is a member of the AFM (American
Federation of Musicians) local 325. Scot is also a published
author of "Tips for choosing the perfect Guitar", "Building a
Home Recording Studio" and "Acoustic Recording and Mic
Placement". You can find him performing solo as well as with
his group Enchanted Realms.

Latest Reviews

With his debut solo album, “Inspiration”. Scot Ryder brings us
lively acoustic guitar instrumentals. Firing together the styles of
folk, flamenco, and classical guitar, his sound is a refreshingly
welcome mix of sturdy finger picking, heartfelt harmonies,
colorful splashes of melodic harmonics and just the right dose
of percussive embellishment. Each track is a complete
masterpiece, collectively providing a warm storm of seriously
catchy melodies, hooks and riffs. Couple that fact with Ryder’s
masterful execution and superb recording throughout and you’
ve got “Inspiration”!

~Music Poet.
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Scot's guitar style reminded me the first time I heard and saw
the acoustic guitar being played in a Spanish,Flamenco Style.
The passion and power of the guitar as Scot blends theses
styles is amazing, you could just tell the enthusiasm he has for
his craft! It’s special to watch.

~Art Council

Scot Ryder

Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar

News / Updates

- Currently working on some new tunes for both the new solo album
as well as the new Enchanted Realms album.

- Enchanted Realms will be parting ways with Violinist "Rachel Amov".
Theresa and Scot are moving forward in a new direction with ER
which will incorporate keyboards.
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- See the Promo video for the Enchanted Realms album, "Beyond the
Garden Wall" - ER-Promo-Video

- Scot is now with LR Baggs and will be using the
Anthem (SL) system in all his Taylor Guitars.
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- Check out the latest edition of MTP magazine. Scot Ryder is the
featured artist for the summer issue.
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- "Walk Under the Stars" from the Inspiration album was used in the
promotional video for "The Universe According to Galileo".
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- A few tunes from the Inspiration album will be featured in a radio
spot for an Animal Shelter in Minnesota.
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- Inspiration was placed in rotation on Indie Artist Radio
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- Scot has become a published author with his article "Tips for
choosing the perfect Acoustic Guitar" featured in Music Network
Magazine.
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- CNS Magazine featured Scot Ryder as the Spotlight Artist in their
latest release.

Date / Time

Venue

Concert Info

January 24-27

NAMM Show

Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue - Anaheim, CA

January 26
7pm -9pm

Portfolio

2013 NAMM Fingerstyle Concert
Jim Earp. Kev, Scot Ryder
2300 East 4th Street - Long Beach, CA

January 27
7pm

Bistro Sixty

Allstar Acoustic Players
Suzann Reed, Scot Ryder
5987 El Cajon Blvd - San Diego, CA

February 15
7pm - 9pm

Old Cal
Coffee House

Scot Ryder, Enchanted Realms
(Farewell Concert for Rachel)
1080 W. San Marcos Blvd - San Marcos, CA

February 23

Private
Performance

Lakewood, CA
Scot Ryder, Enchanted Realms

March 17
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Bistro Sixty

St. Patrick's Day at The Bistro Sixty
Scot Ryder / Enchanted Realms
5987 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA

April 6
6pm - 9pm

Cosmos Cafe

Fingerstyle Guitar Concert
Ricky Ruis,Scot Ryder, Enchanted Realms
8278 La Mesa Boulevard - La Mesa, CA

April 7
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Bristo Sixty

Acoustic Night with Suzanne Reed
5987 El Cajon Blvd. - San Diego, CA.

April 14
12pm - 3pm

Wynola Music
Marketplace

Music at the Marketplace
Scot Ryder, Enchanted Realms
4470 Hwy.78 - Julian CA.

April 25th

Canceled

Arizona

April 26th

Canceled

Arizona

April 27th
12pm - 6pm

House Concert
& Craft Faire

House Concert & Goblin Market
Scot Ryder / Enchanted Realms
136 North 28th Ave. - Phoenix, AZ.

May 3
5pm - 8pm

Liberty Station

(San Diego Watercolor Society Event)
Encahnted Realms
2825 Dewey Rd - San Diego, CA

May 5
11am - 3pm

Bowers
Museum

Renaissance at the Museum
Enchanted Realms
2002 North Min Street - Santa Ana, CA.

May 11 - 12

Koroneburg
Old World Festival