Time and time again, solo musicians fly the nest and while some see success, others fall flat on their face.
Tanner Riedel is no such musician. Hailing from Pincher Creek, Alta., Riedel鈥檚 folk-inspired acoustic blues sound has been capturing the attention of audiences for a while now.
Hardcore fans may recognize Riedel from his position in Calgary rock-band Magesty, which recently disbanded.
鈥淚t鈥檚 slightly lonelier up on stage without the band...鈥� Riedel said, with a chuckle.
鈥淏ut I still have a great time entertaining on my own.鈥�
He said he enjoys the freedom of being a solo artist, as well as the potential to branch out into the realm of acoustic sounds.
鈥淎s much as I like working with a band and the frenzy that it can be, I am enjoying the ability to be laid back and do things on my own terms.鈥�
Judging by his videos posted on his Facebook page doing things on his own terms seems to be paying off with new songs and catchy upbeat twangs on his acoustic guitar.
鈥淎udiences can expect original songs written about events in my life,鈥� said Riedel.
鈥淔or me, the writing process hasn鈥檛 changed all that much. The biggest difference would be trying to make myself and the songs sound as big as a group, but on my own.鈥�
Currently touring across Alberta, Riedel has been lapping up the local scenery in an effort to spread his music and meet new people.
In terms of the performance itself, audiences can expect a laid-back show with great banter and energy.
鈥淛asper fans can expect a good time with great tunes,鈥� said Riedel.
鈥淚 don鈥檛 change a whole lot from one performance to the next other than which songs I will play, or which fedora I will wear.鈥�
While we may have seen the last of Magesty, we certainly haven鈥檛 seen the last of Ryedell.
鈥淚 would like to record an album and follow it with a tour,鈥� he said.
鈥淏ut the plan as of now is to just keep playing as much as possible in order to get my music out there.鈥�
You can catch the sultry sounds of Ryedell at the Legion on Saturday, March 25 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Tash Loh
Special to the 51暗网
