Kyle Riabko

Infobox musical artist
Name = Kyle Riabko


Img_capt = Kyle Riabko
Background = solo_singer
Born = Birth date and age|1987|9|29|mf=y
Origin = Saskatchewan, Canada
Instrument = Vocals, guitar
Genre = Pop rock
Occupation = Musician, songwriter, actor
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Okbair Ltd.
Aware/Columbia Records (2003–2008)
URL = [http://www.kyleriabko.com kyleriabko.com]

Kyle Riabko (born 29 September 1987) is a Canadian pop singer, accomplished guitarist, and actor who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He resides in New York City.

Music career

Riabko has been performing since the age of 10. At age 12, he toured Eastern Canada as part of the band Bluesway Express. [Ouzounian, Richard. " [http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/425114 An Awakening star is born: Kyle Riabko goes from Saskatchewan open mike jams to Broadway stage – and he's just 20] ", "Toronto Star", 2008-05-14, p. E1.] He began his international music career during his junior year of high school when he toured with John Mayer, Buddy Guy, and Jason Mraz, among others. He was signed to Aware/Columbia Records in 2003 on a five-year contract.

His full-length album "Before I Speak" was released 19 April 2005, just a few months before his high school graduation. He wrote each song on the album. Riabko played guitar and bass for the recording along with backing from former Prince drummer Michael Bland and former Grapes of Wrath keyboardist Vince Jones. Both Liz Phair and Robert Randolph appear on the album contributing guest vocals. "Before I Speak" was co-produced by Riabko with Matt Wallace and Chris Burke-Gaffney, who acts as Riabko's manager.

Most of the album's recording took place at Sound City in Los Angeles. The tracks "Before I Speak" and "Doesn't Get Much Better" were recorded in Riabko's bedroom at his parents' home just prior to the completion of the album. Three singles were released from the album: "Carry On", "Do You Right", and "What Did I Get Myself Into".

Prior to the release of "Before I Speak", a six-track EP was released which includes two songs that are not found on the full-length album: "Estrogen" and "I Don't Know".

In March 2007, Riabko released "The Duo EP: Volume 1", a six-track disc recorded with Dylan Hermiston featuring what Riabko describes as a "deeper, more experimental sound."

In September 2007, he joined Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers on tour to replace Chris Soucy as second guitarist.

Riabko released a three-song EP, "", the title track of which he claims was written for actress Amanda Bynes. In a YouTube video and on a special website [http://www.songforamanda.com] as part of the EP's promotion, Riabko asked his fans to spread the song and video to friends in hopes it would one day land in the hands of the actress.

Kyle Riabko and Boots Factor from Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers collaborated on a side project called Trevor Jackson, releasing a digital album.

On September 15, 2008 Kyle Riabko released The Parkdale Sessions Riabko's first full-length record released by Kyle's record label, Okbair Ltd. The album features 10 tracks, including two from his run in the Broadway show, Spring Awakening.

Acting career

Riabko appeared in season four of "Instant Star" as Milo, an Instant Star contestant. The season first aired June 2nd, 2008.

He replaced Jonathan Groff in the Broadway production of the musical "Spring Awakening", in the lead role of Melchior Gabor, on May 23 2008. His final performance in the Broadway production was August 2nd, 2008. He is currently reprising the role on the national tour.

Philanthropy

Riabko has loaned his talents to support various charitable causes. In 2005, Kyle took part in the Next Generation Rainforest Foundation Benefit [http://www.rainforestfoundation.org] helping to support the rights of the native people living in rainforests. Kyle also took part in 2006's Song for Africa [http://www.songforafrica.com] , a benefit project for AIDS in Africa.

Discography

*"The Parkdale Sessions" (2008)
* "" (Digital Only) (2008)
* "" (2007)
* "Before I Speak" (2005)
* "The EP" (2004)

ingles

*"Carry On" (2004)

Filmography

* "Instant Star" (TV) (2008)
* "Chicago Blues Reunion: Buried Alive in the Blues"

tage

* "Spring Awakening" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.kyleriabko.com Kyle Riabko] official site
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* [http://www.songforamanda.com "Song for Amanda" EP] site
* [http://www.carryoncanadian.com CarryOnCanadian.com] fansite