Christopher Ryman’s creativity and flair for songwriting first caught the public’s attention as lead vocalist, pianist and guitarist of the Cardiff (UK) five-piece band Westgate Street.

During their time together they enjoyed airtime on British radio and television, and were invited to support Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan, JJ72 and Lost Prophets.

It was on the back of supporting Irish-based Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan, that the band decided to up roots to play the Dublin music scene. However, not long after setting down roots in the Irish capital, the band decided to call it a day.

Ryman was left with no choice but to pursue what had always been so heavy on his heart; to play music.

And so ginosko was born.

Since then, Ryman has shared the billing with some of Ireland’s established and emerging artists such as Mick Flannery, Ann Scott, Declan O’Rourke and Gavin Glass.

Now 2011, Christopher has left the Irish shores to set up home in Bristol, England. And, after the three-song acoustic online release of "You, Me & the Ferris Wheel", he has now turned his attentions to ginosko's debut EP, where the sounds venture away from the acoustic and into the fused world of alternative. 2011 awaits...

More information can be found at www.ginosko.tv

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What has been said about Christopher Ryman:

"...the boy has talent and the voice of an angel." [BBC Online]

"...that was the best performance we've ever had." [Gavin Glass, Viper Room Sessions]

"...capable of writing and performing emotive, affecting music with a timeless quality, bearing the mark of a thoughtful, genuine and imaginative artist." [icwales.co.uk]

"...has the power to both lift you and haunt you...powerful, moving...[Ryman has] made a huge impression. [Ken McGuire, One Take Sessions, Kilkenny]

"Ryman's voice innocently flies to its falsetto on frail wings, but with the power to hit the listener like a juggernaut." [BBC Online]

"When Ryman opens his mouth to sing it is more than just a song or note that you hear, it is literally a force that cuts your soul to pieces and then restores you to life again." [Ruby Sessions, Dublin]

"[Ryman] opened his mouth and sang.....to a sudden silence...it would be unfair to compare him to Damien Rice or Jeff Buckley as it does not do him justice... [Sheila Dooley, The Underground Sessions]

"A rare breed indeed...a musician who quietly lays bare the soul. Superbly crafted melodies with an emotive quality that envelops the listener. There is no pretence here, just sincere, sensitive, yet forceful songs, abridged life stories, and conversations with the unseen..." [Kenneth Killeen, Boom Boom Room] Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.