NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 9.28.09

This is an original song I wrote in the Winter of 1999 while I was on tour w/ *NSYNC. I started writing it in the dressing room of a hockey arena where we were playing somewhere in Canada. I remember the room was very reverb-ish, and my guitar sounded really good and echoey. I came back home to Orlando and finished the song building a really cool loop using the AKAI MPC Drum Machine and recording the original demo on the ROLAND VS-880 (for all you gear heads). In the recorded version of the song that you can find on iTunes, I used a Baby Taylor for the guitar solo in the song. Hope you all enjoy this stripped down version, and to all my New York friends and fans... Here's to you... I love NY!!!

Playlist Pick: NYC - Ron Irizarry
Thankful For: Being able to feel FALL in the air...

NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 9.21.09

I was out in LA last Summer at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. I was winding down from a long day of travel, and rehearsal at Sound Stage with the band for my appearance on The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson the next day. I was so exhausted from the day's events, and I was about to turn in when I turned on the TV to VH1, and there was this new artist playing. The song was really really good, as well as the video, so I waited till the end to see who it was. It was Matt Nathanson, and I've been a fan of this song ever since. A few months later a friend of mine had the CD on his kitchen table. I opened it up and read the linear notes and credits, as I enjoy reading and knowing that information. The record was actually recorded and produced by a gentleman named Marshall Altman. Marshall Altman was the Director of A&R at Hollywood Records, and actually took an interest in my music when Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC was shopping me and making rounds at all the Major labels. I think Hollywood eventually passed on me, but Marshall was a very kind guy as my memory serves me. I guess he's shifted into music production which is great, because he's got some really great projects that he has worked on. Check him out here: http://www.marshallaltman.com/
Thanks for reading & please enjoy my humble interpretation of Matt Nathanson's Come On Get Higher...

Playlist Pick: Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
Thankful For: The changing of the seasons...

NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 9.14.09

This is an original song I wrote in 2003. It's about being courageous to reach out for love again amidst previous hurt or heartbreak. Usually when you're hurt by something, you are more apt to be fearful of reaching out again to the place you were hurt, or any similarity of that place of hurt. This song is about taking a good faith step into the fear, pushing through the fear, and reaching out again to connect. Hope you enjoy it, and hope it touches your heart and encourages you were you are...

Playlist Pick: Arms Of Love - Ron Irizarry
Thankful For: A productive day...

XL106.7's Jayde Is Listening...

Playlist Pick: Baby All My Life (King of Queens Theme) - Billy Vera
Thankful For: Opportunity to do what I love to do and create music...

Ahh Fall... My favorite time of the year. Summer's done burned us up, and now it's time to cool off and relax in the nice chill weather. I'm looking forward to firing up my fire pit and hanging outside. I love Fall!!!

I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Johnny & Jayde Morning Show on XL106.7 here in Orlando. It was a while ago, and I brought some copies of my record to give to Johnny & Jayde as a token of my thanks for letting me come be a guest on their show. Three days ago I got a tweet mention from Ms. Jayde herself saying that she was listening to my music in her car. How cool is that! I feel super special that one of Orlando's top DJ's and Radio Personalities was spinning my record while she was commuting, and then taking the time to tweet about it! Jayde if you read this, THANK YOU!!!! You and Johnny have been a great support for us locals here in town, so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

So all you Twitterers follow @radiojayde, @JohnnyMagic1067, @JohnnyandJayde Morning Show, and @xl1067!!!

AND, to all of you who don't have a copy of my record, you can click on one of the following links & purchase it TODAY!!!!



Jayde's listening... so should YOU :)

Peace to you all & see you on the flip side...
~Ron

NEW MUSIC MONDAY | RON IRIZARRY | ACOUSTIC SESSIONS | 9.7.09

THIS WEEK: YOUNG & FREE BY RON IRIZARRY

This is an original song from my self titled album released in 2000 when I was on tour opening up for *nsync on their highly successful "No Strings Attached" Tour. I performed this song all over the US and Canada to sold out Arenas, Stadiums, & Amphitheaters 20,000 to 60,000 strong. I was backstage at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena after one of my opening sets, talking to Entertainment Attorney Todd Rubinstein, and he said to me, "That song has to be in a Pepsi Commercial!"

My most memorable show performing this song was at Madison Square Garden in New York City. We did 4 sold out shows back to back. The audiences went crazy over the song's anthemic message and energy making it a crowd favorite! Good times, good times...

Playlist Pick: Scared Away - Ron Irizarry
Thankful For: A gorgeous first day of Fall!!!