Apollo Theater Winner, ASCAP© Member,
and Recording Artist /Vocalist
Nicknamed the ‘Messenger’ — the velvety balladeer with passionate delivery, native of Galveston, Texas will tell anyone, “Having a career in music is what I’ve always wanted” What has sustained and set Ian apart from other artists is his captivating personality, humbleness, ability to not compromise his morals, stay true to himself, and genuine love for ALL people.
Born Ian Woods, known to Connecticut and New York City as the soulful young singer carrying on a musical tradition influenced by artists such as Marvin Winans, David Hollister, internationally known guitarist, Jonathan DuBose, Jr., Rod Clemmons of Verity Records in Manhattan, NYC, Ray Chew & The Crew of the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, this congenial giant is putting finishing touches to his next recording project. “I want my next project to be a real representation of who I am musically. I pray it will touch all people and yield limitless opportunities.”
Ian has worked with Ray Chew of “Sunday’s Best” (aka, Ray Chew and the Crew); Greg Huegel, Berkley School of Music, Boston, MA, Brandon Alexander Hodge of Atlanta, GA, Rod Clemmons of Verdict Records in Manhattan, NY, Chris Davis of CDS Records in Waterbury, CT, formerly Music Director for Will Downing & Gerald LeVert; and shadowed with R. Kelly in his Chicago Trax recording studio, Chicago, IL.
An only son, Ian recalls singing for the first time at his grandfather’s (late Reverend Lorenzo L. Woods), Pastor, Shiloh Baptist church in Middletown, Connecticut at age 12, winning his showcase at the age of 5 years in Texas (his home state).
Ian has performed twice at Sugar Bar-owned by Ashford & Valerie Simpson. He has been sought after time and again at the “Ron Grant Show in NYC. Ian has sung at the estates of late Nick Ashford and his wife and accomplished writer, Valerie Simpson in Westport, CT and basketball great, Vinnie Baker in Middletown, CT. Ian was Connecticut Pride’s national anthem singer. He opened for Byron Cage summer 2010 Byron Cage, Annual New Haven, CT gospel festival; performed at B. Smith’s in New York; Miss Beth’s Theater in New York, The Real Deal Showcase in Los Angeles and many, many concerts, cabarets, and weddings.
“It’s been a real learning experience,” smiling as always. “I’ve been having a wonderful time but the toughest part is rejection. But then I remember God gave me this gift to touch others when he could have chosen someone else.”
“I don’t want to be a one-hit wonder. I want to keep making good music. That’s why my next album is so important to me.” “I want to work with producers that allow me to unleash my creativity and hone in on my natural talent. This project for me will uncover a lot my personal trials and struggles and relate to millions of people who are hurting and need healing — relating to God’s people through His Word. “I want to just do what I was born to do — Sing for a miracle!”
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My dad is the coolest dad ever and I love his music too.
Ryan