Five years since his debut album Lone Wolf, Nick Ryan is coming back with a vengeance with his sophomore effort Nemesis. During that time, he worked with GRAMMY winners, former major label band members and music publishers and songwriters across North America and Europe, trying to hone in on his artistry and take his career to the next level. After many trials, errors and disappointments, trying to please everyone but himself, he has finally taken control of his artistry. Experimenting with various producers both in the Washington, DC, area and his new home in, Nashville, TN, he has finally found the right collaborators to realize his vision.
Having grown up on the east coast, south of DC, what are some of your favorite night spots to catch a show when you are back home?
There are so many! The 9:30 Club is a staple for rock music and bands. The Anthem is a new venue that just opened before I moved to Nashville where I saw Haim and Lizzo before she was famous. It’s gorgeous! The places I’ve gone to the most would be the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA and Jammin Java in Vienna, VA since they are a bit closer to home. I love Jammin Java because any venue that serves cocktails and lattes is a huge win for me. Wolf…