New EP In Country out Aug 22nd on Vinyl.. A collectors edition
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https://davidrybkamusic.bandcamp.com/album/in-country



davidrybka@hotmail.com

What do you really want/need to know when you read one of these? Songs- Has he got the songs? Yes, he has. He has written for many years. These songs have been well and truly "road tested". There is the longing and sense of loss of "Across the River". You should perhaps note that you will end up singing/humming this song for days. There is the broad filmic expanse of "Mexico". Isn't it good when one song can transport you to a place you might never have been to? There is the ethereal quality of "Breathe". This song was debuted at a gig on October 27th 2012, Many of the audience remarked on how stunning they thought it was. (And that's just 3 of his many songs) Musicianship- He has been playing gigs for many years. Has been fronting the very wonderful Victorian dad since 2007, also does many solo gigs. His style comes from a wide range of influences (musically and geographically). He plays electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, Piano. He plays with passion and intensity, and believes that if a musician isn't committed then they should give up. Influences- On any given night you can hear grunge, gypsy music, folk, rock, progressive, punk etc. Nothing is ever ruled out in the service of music that is designed to reach people . So, Who does David Rybka sound like ? Easy question, because he sounds like David Rybka. He has been praised by such respected musicians as Pete Jobson (i am kloot) Guy Garvey (Elbow) David signed a CD for him once...Mark Chadwick of (The Levellers) Tom Robinson (BBC6) ,Mike Joyce (Smiths), Phil Beer (show of hands), Ashley Hutchings  (Fairport Convention)And Blair Dunlop  to name a few,
Has he done a lot of gigs ?- Yes , too many to count . He has played all over England , and Headlined at the iconic Band on the Wall Club, Played in many festivals in The Uk and Abroad,  He has also done gigs at those places you have to do when you are on your way up ( but would rather forget)  . In Mexico he played at a high security prison, and for the UK Ambassador to Mexico, toured through the Jungles of Palenque and around the shanty towns of Mexico . He has also gigged extensively in Spain around the villages aof calciete and Valderrobres and beyond..  David Rybka- Songs for your soul and spirit. 

David Rybka is the performer personified. An astute songwriter, he tells a vivid tale and delivers each number as if the pain or joy is as real as the day it was written. You’ll experience heartfelt sadness, unbelievable highs and everything in between, but in an unpredictable order. David is incredible to watch and continually justifies the extremely high regard in which he is held.

Album 
Shadows and Ghosts on All Major platforms now plus many more 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jGQle7Ox6Rr3aNznxzJWM?si=1L8FoVyyQY-a5ZOMSXM42A&utm_source=copy-link



in the past David Rybka has Toured Mexico playing in Mexico City to The Jungles and back again and a High Security Prison in Cuernanvaca  to name a few random places, a wood land or a Olive Grove, 

David Rybka Singer Songwriter UK (wigan)
Also with the bands VICTORIAN DAD & DEEPSHADE

"David Rybka is one of the most promising song writers in the North West at the moment" Peter Jobson - I Am Kloot 



photo of header by richard nixon
word by David Cartlidge (RIP) X

Thanks for listening.  I am a composer based in Birmingham UK.

Private Playlists and live tracks as well as exclusive material from solo and duo projects for you to enjoy if you are a Patreon! Selected playlist is available and releases coming soon--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I was born in the countryside of East Anglia and grew up in a musical family. My mum taught me to sing, my granddad taught me to play the trumpet, and my dad taught me the drums, together they all taught me about performing and telling stories through music and words. I sing, play guitar, trumpet and any other instruments you might come across in my tunes.

As a solo artist, and in collaboration with other bands and projects, Leo has already built up a varied performing and writing background from festivals such as Glastonbury (Avalon stage) concert halls (Birmingham town hall) to clubs and venues around the country, from the Hammersmith Apollo to the Vortex Jazz Club.

Columns of Peace

A 5 track journey covering a period of 6 months when Leo moved back to the countryside of East Anglia, playing and recording everything except violin (played by Kate Reynolds) in his home studio. Tracks which take in many of Leo's influences: Blues, Jazz, Latin, Folk, soul, World.
'This E.P is about taking on life's adventures whilst remembering where home is, It builds from title track 'Columns Of Peace', a reflective and peaceful folk/blues ballad to an energetic samba/soul fuelled finale called 'Return to Love'

Leo has recorded his own e.p's as a solo artist, wrote and produced albums with bands such as 'The Sugar Beats Band' with which he won a Birmingham Jazz Award and played and toured with Birmingham gypsy punk legends 'The Destroyers'.
Leo has helped produce his own music videos, one of which 'Cabin Fever', a music video made in collaboration with animator/filmaker Theo Godley and three home educated children from Brighton, was selected for the 'Bang!' short film festival. He has also featured on other artists records notably the 2003’s BBC Radio2 Folk Album of Year ‘Sweet England by ‘Jim Moray’.

At present Leo is also involved with ‘MOJO’, a show from award winning company TheatreRites, which showed at The Barbican. Leo co wrote the music with world-renowned percussionist Adriano Adewale, and together alongside dancers and puppeteers they stared in ‘MOJO’, which was voted No.1 Christmas family entertainment show by Timeout magazine 2011.
Reviews and Quotes

"Sublime vocals by Leo Altarelli" -- (SongLines review of 'The destroyers' 'Top of the World' album 'Out Of Babel' 09/09)

'Altarelli has a fine, affecting, flexible but strong voice, his delivery subtly yet drivingly rhythmic, courtesy of a sure but unfussy guitar technique and a compelling vocal style a little reminiscent of John Martyn.

'His songs' lyrics strike a judicious balance between the colloquially intimate and the formally poetic, and his stage presence is assured but laced with just enough self-deprecation to amuse.'

(chris parker vortex)

‘Gloriously nonsensical songs and pin-sharp musicianship: a glowing eruption of freewheeling fun.’ (About ‘MOJO’ Timeout 2011)

contact details:

leoaltarelli@hotmail.com

Music Producer, always searching for creative and driven artists to work with. Number one album and single, and Multi-platinum credits. Selection of artists I have had the pleasure of working with include: Editors, Robert Plant, Scott Matthews, Ocean Colour Scene, Paolo Nutini, Nizlopi, The Twang, The Holloways etc etc contact me on gavinmonaghan@gmail.com if you have something truly special.

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