Friday, January 20, 2012

Week 1 - Ogle


No officer, I was not texting and driving. I was blogging.

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m a Mass Media: Contemporary Journalism major with a minor in English. I chose this path because I’ve been actively working in the Mass Media field for several years and hope to take things to a new level with a degree from Washburn. I’ve been working as a freelance music journalist for the last six years and have written for Blabbermouth.net, Hails & Horns Magazine, Outburn Magazine, Amp Magazine, ArtistDirect.com, About.com and several other print and online outlets. Three years ago, a colleague and I formed Clawhammer PR, an independent music promotion and PR firm that specializes in working with hard rock and metal acts. We currently have a roster of bands and labels that spans the globe.

When I’m not swamped with work, I’m usually spending time with family, watching football, playing guitar, trying to convince my wife that the bearded look is the way to go, reading or spending quality time with my couch. I was born and raised in Topeka, but spent eight or nine years in Lawrence before moving back two years ago. Since coming back, I’ve become actively involved in the local arts community, thanks to my wife who is an accomplished local artist. This year marks my second as the music director and board member of the Aaron Douglas Arts Fair committee. I’m currently wrapped around the finger of my two month old daughter, Ellery Allena.

So there you have it. I hope reading this was as quick and painless for you as writing it was for me. Enjoy the rest of your time here on Earth. 

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