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Ryan Formato

Ryan Formato is an instrumental guitarist who creates melodic and interesting songs that focus around the guitar as the main instrument. Ryan Formato unleashes

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Picture for song 'We the People' by artist 'Ryan Formato'

We the People We the People

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song '2012 (The End is Near)' by artist 'Ryan Formato'

2012 (The End is Near) 2012 (The End is Near)

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'I'll Never Be the Same Again' by artist 'Ryan Formato'

I'll Never Be the Same Again I'll Never Be the Same Again

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Arpeggio Autopsy II' by artist 'Ryan Formato'

Arpeggio Autopsy II Arpeggio Autopsy II

This song is the sequel to the song written on my first album, "Out of This World."

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Beauty Within' by artist 'Ryan Formato'

Beauty Within Beauty Within

Instrumental Rock

The Ryan Formato Band is an instrumental rock band that features ultra ripping instrumental guitar shred combined with great melodies. Ultra catchy riffing combined with tasteful guitar playing makes the Ryan Formato Band one of the newest and hottest bands around.
Band/artist history
Ryan Formato self-released his CD, "Out of This World," which got rave reviews all over the internet. He then needed a band to back him up to play out live and the band formed around May of 2004. They will be playing locally around the Long Island area to gain support and promote instrumental rock around the Island. He then released his most recent album, Rise From the Dead in 2010.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
The Ryan Formato Band plays live and is currently and steadily building a fanbase, especially through the internet. Ryan Formato's greatest place he played at was at the Eric Clapton's Crossroad's festival for the Guitarmageddon 2004 competition. Out of 3500 competitors, he ranked in the top 6 and played to an audience of 15,000 people.
Your musical influences
Ryan Formato is influenced by guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Rusty Cooley, Jeff Denny, and many other great guitarists.
What equipment do you use?
Ryan Formato uses the Fractal Audio AxeFx Standard, and he uses many Ibanez and Custom Guitars. He is also endorsed by Dean Markley Guitar Strings.
Anything else?
Go to www.ryanformato.com to check out more information on Ryan Formato. Add him on facebook at www.facebook.com/ryanformato
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Rock & Instrumental Rock Music artist from Mastic, NY. New songs free to stream, with purchase options starting at $1. Add to your playlist now.