Ryan Pugal Music
NEWS
" I Make My Dreams Too reality "
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Hawaii Recording Artist
Why this name?
Its My Real Name
Do you play live?
Ive been Performing In Hawaii over ten years (Hometown), Since being a Top Five Finalist on Season one famecast, Ive Been doing alot of traveling throughout the USA, Its Been a Blessing!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Wow, Im Amazed by It, Ive been doing music a long time, I been Promoting through the Internet Not Even 2years has past, I havnt even had my myspace account for 2years also & the outcome of being on the internet has made me a successful indie artist, Over 10,000 Downloads In 2 years thats how successful you can be , you dont need a Major Label, In My Opinion.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Depends, I Bust My Booty Really Hard, I Am, Do, Sing, Promote, What I want , When I want, This Is my full time Job & Making a Decent Living, I have say in All I Do So It Depends, I am However signed to a independent Label Wich Is Also good.
Band History:
INSTRUCTION
School Chior ( Grade School ) - Tenor - 3 Yrs - Chior State Champions
Vocal Instruction - Small World Music Studio's
Vocal Instruction - Seth Riggs & Lani Stark Vocal Institute
Vocal Instruction - Leeward Community College ( Beg. Vocal )
Vocal Instruction, Dance & Acting Lessons - Performing Artist Academy School for the Performing Arts
Piano Lessons - Baldwins
Dance Hip Hop - Nix Dance Studio
Modeling (Grooming) - Vogue International Model & Talent Agency
OTHER MUSIC RELATED
Emcee/ DJ - JT Sounds Production - Barefoot Bar Halekoa Hotel - Under Contract One Year- Three Nights a Week
Emcee - JT Sounds Production - Tondo Tondo Bar & Grill ( Part Time )
Emcee - ( Still Ongoing ) - For Private Parties, Events for all Occassions
Intern - LandMark Entertainment MyTV Jamm
Promoter - Performing Artist Academy School for the Performing Arts
MEDIA TV
Host - BBTS On The Spot TV with Ryan Pugal - Broadcast On Local Station OC16 ( Contract Agreement - One Season )
- Aired Weekly Showcasing Hawaiis High School Talent.
LOCAL STATE COMPETITIONS
Road to Fame Talent Search -2nd Place Group Division (Prelim) 1998
Road to Fame Talent Search - 1st Place Duo Division (Prelim) 1999
Road to Fame Talent Search - 2nd Place Duo Division (Finals) 1999
Karaoke Showdown - 2nd Place Medal (Finals) 1999
Talent Expo - 3rd Place (Finals) 1999
Hawaii Talent Search 1st Place (Prelim) 2000
Hawaii Talent Search 4th Place (Finals) 2000
Road To Fame Talent Search - 2nd Place Solo (Prelim) 2001
Tondo Annual Karaoke Contest - 1st Place (Prelim) 2002
Tondo Annual Karaoke Contest - 1st Place/ Grand Prize Winner (Finals) 2002
Hawaii Stars Karaoke Competition ( Top 24 ) (Prelim) 2004
Don Ho's Talent Search 2nd Place Solo Division 2006
NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
JamGlue Talent Search duet with R. Kelly - 2nd Place Most Popular 2007
Famecast Talent competition Top 100 Round 1 2007 January
Famecast Talent competition Top 50 Round 2 2007 February
Famecast Talent competition Top 25 Round 3 2007 March
Famecast Talent competition Top 10 Round 4 2007 April
Famecast Talent competition Top 5 FINALS - 2007 April
Famecast Final Five - 4th Place Finals 2007 April - Austin, TX
Famecast Talent competition - Overall Winner Best Artist Promotion - Awarded Brand New les paul Guitar
School Chior ( Grade School ) - Tenor - 3 Yrs - Chior State Champions
Vocal Instruction - Small World Music Studio's
Vocal Instruction - Seth Riggs & Lani Stark Vocal Institute
Vocal Instruction - Leeward Community College ( Beg. Vocal )
Vocal Instruction, Dance & Acting Lessons - Performing Artist Academy School for the Performing Arts
Piano Lessons - Baldwins
Dance Hip Hop - Nix Dance Studio
Modeling (Grooming) - Vogue International Model & Talent Agency
OTHER MUSIC RELATED
Emcee/ DJ - JT Sounds Production - Barefoot Bar Halekoa Hotel - Under Contract One Year- Three Nights a Week
Emcee - JT Sounds Production - Tondo Tondo Bar & Grill ( Part Time )
Emcee - ( Still Ongoing ) - For Private Parties, Events for all Occassions
Intern - LandMark Entertainment MyTV Jamm
Promoter - Performing Artist Academy School for the Performing Arts
MEDIA TV
Host - BBTS On The Spot TV with Ryan Pugal - Broadcast On Local Station OC16 ( Contract Agreement - One Season )
- Aired Weekly Showcasing Hawaiis High School Talent.
LOCAL STATE COMPETITIONS
Road to Fame Talent Search -2nd Place Group Division (Prelim) 1998
Road to Fame Talent Search - 1st Place Duo Division (Prelim) 1999
Road to Fame Talent Search - 2nd Place Duo Division (Finals) 1999
Karaoke Showdown - 2nd Place Medal (Finals) 1999
Talent Expo - 3rd Place (Finals) 1999
Hawaii Talent Search 1st Place (Prelim) 2000
Hawaii Talent Search 4th Place (Finals) 2000
Road To Fame Talent Search - 2nd Place Solo (Prelim) 2001
Tondo Annual Karaoke Contest - 1st Place (Prelim) 2002
Tondo Annual Karaoke Contest - 1st Place/ Grand Prize Winner (Finals) 2002
Hawaii Stars Karaoke Competition ( Top 24 ) (Prelim) 2004
Don Ho's Talent Search 2nd Place Solo Division 2006
NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
JamGlue Talent Search duet with R. Kelly - 2nd Place Most Popular 2007
Famecast Talent competition Top 100 Round 1 2007 January
Famecast Talent competition Top 50 Round 2 2007 February
Famecast Talent competition Top 25 Round 3 2007 March
Famecast Talent competition Top 10 Round 4 2007 April
Famecast Talent competition Top 5 FINALS - 2007 April
Famecast Final Five - 4th Place Finals 2007 April - Austin, TX
Famecast Talent competition - Overall Winner Best Artist Promotion - Awarded Brand New les paul Guitar
Your influences?
So Much, Thats why i think i have this wicked skill Of My Music, Michael Jackson No Doubt, I love all generes, Oldies, 60's through Now, Everything, Gospel, Dance..Everything!
Favorite spot?
Funny, I been touring alot but I only get to see the place for a day then i hop to another state, So As of Now nothing beats Hawaii! My hometown, If you havnt been hear Hollah At Me and ill be your tour Guide!!!!