If your idea of a real rock band for the 21st century is one that blends the swagger and bluesy elements of classic bands like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Humble Pie, alongside more recent bands like The White Stripes, Black Keys and Rival Sons, then let me introduce you to the power trio from Portland Oregon – Metts Ryan Collins.
Metts Ryan Collins are bold new standard bearers for this rare breed. With Geoff Metts leading the charge on vocals and guitars, Dain Ryan on the bass and vocals, and Mike Collins on drums and vocals, the band is taking the fight to listeners with their gritty and vibrant brand of guitar rock.
They’re back with a new, full-length No Days Be Wasted available Sept 2nd on streaming, download and compact disc, and we will present the album in it’s entirety, with stories about the creation of the songs, the recording process, and live chats with the guys in-person!
https://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/all-access-live-mrc.jpg8161500Kevinhttps://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AAL_Gradated-1030x1030.pngKevin2022-09-07 12:00:402022-11-14 23:10:45METTS RYAN COLLINS “No Days Be Wasted” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
The Pacific Northwest knows all about one of the industry’s best-kept secrets in Dirk Sullivan. He’s the quiet rock star who was destined for global domination from the late 80s to the mid-90s, with his band “Love on Ice”.
Love on Ice achieved some notoriety from their appearance on Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey soundtrack, and internationally from their European, Canadian and US tour dates before falling prey to the same outcome as many of the other remarkable bands of the era.
Dirk is currently recording a record with Andrew Paul Woodworth, recording with Gregg Williams and states that “Music has taken on a new life for me over the last couple years and especially during the pandemic. I’ve been very inspired and am writing some of the best most original music of my life.”
https://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/all-access-live-dirk-sullivan.jpg9791800Kevinhttps://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AAL_Gradated-1030x1030.pngKevin2021-03-02 13:27:362021-03-02 16:37:12ALL ACCESS LIVE with DIRK SULLIVAN
For over two decades, Mike Collins has been one of the busiest and most sought after drummers and percussionists in the Pacific Northwest.
He’s a graduate of the Musicians Institute of Technology and has studied independently with drummers Michael Shrieve (Santana, George Harrison), Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Sean Lennon), Graham Lear (Santana, Reo Speedwagon) and world renowned instructor Chuck Silverman.
He’s played venues throughout North America sharing the bill with artists such as Little Richard, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, Cake, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, George Clinton, Sara Mclachlan, Jason Falkner, Gin Blossoms, Sebastian Bach, Veruca Salt, Soul Asylum and many others.
His drumming and songwriting has been featured on local, national and international television and radio. Mike was also the featured drummer on Portland’s American Idol knock-off “Gimme The Mic”.
Collins has recorded and/or performed with notable artists such as Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon), Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X), Cy Curnin (The Fixx), Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, R.E.M.), Tim Smith (Sheryl Crow, Jellyfish), Freedy Johnston (Rolling Stone “Songwriter of the Year”), David Paton (Pilot, Alan Parsons Project ), Lisa Germano (John Mellencamp, Jewel), Danny Peyronel (UFO, Heavy Metal Kids), Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network), Dilana (The Voice, Rockstar Supernova), Gil Assayas (Todd Rundgren, T-Pain), Keith Slettedahl (The 88, Ray Davies) and a who’s who of local artists including Jon Koonce, Terry Robb, LaRhonda Steele, Stephanie Schneiderman, Thrillbilly, The Nowhere Band, Throwback Suburbia, Ants In The Kitchen and many more.
Collins has also recorded with acclaimed producers Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon, Cheap Trick), Mark Plati (David Bowie, Prince, The Cure), Jonathan Plum (Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains), Marc Desisto (U2, Pink Floyd), Jeff Stuart Saltzman (Death Cab for Cutie), Gregg Williams (Dandy Warhols, Sheryl Crow), Duane Scott (ELO, Heart), Brian David Willis (Brad Paisley, John Fogerty), Chris Manning (Jellyfish, Santana), Kelly Gray (Candlebox, Queensryche), Kevin Hahn (Scorpions, Paul Gilbert) and Rob Daiker (Katy Perry, Dan Reed Network) to name a few.
https://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/all-access-live-mike-collins.jpg9791800Kevinhttps://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AAL_Gradated-1030x1030.pngKevin2021-01-18 01:56:452021-01-19 23:37:38ALL ACCESS LIVE with MIKE COLLINS
One of the Northwest’s most prolific and entertaining bands, MRC draws the talents of all-stars Geoff Metts, Dain Ryan and Mike Collins. Each of these dynamos have decades of professional music cred, and we’re gonna have a blast sharing their stories with you!
https://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/all-access-live-mrc.jpg10001800kevinhttps://www.accesskevin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AAL_Gradated-1030x1030.pngkevin2020-07-18 13:51:312020-08-19 06:13:53ALL ACCESS LIVE with METTS, RYAN & COLLINS
