Ryan Malmstrom’s Blog

I’ll have an Epicurean post here soon, but for now…

Greetings friends and fans of Rockfist! I wanted give you an update from Rockfist land. Many of you know that I’ve been tossing this around for quite some time, but after much thought, I have decided it is best for me to leave the band.  Finding the time to be with friends and family has become a larger priority to me than being in a band.

I say with a heavy heart that this has been quite a wild ride and one that I will remember for years to come. When I started this band, I had no idea that it would become what it has today. I thought it might be fun to get together with some friends and play some of the songs that I grew up on as a kid. What evolved was a collection of some of the finest musicians I have ever worked with. And I could argue that they are the best musicians in the Twin Cities. We played fantastic venues throughout the state, as well as some high profile gigs that I never envisioned becoming a reality when this all began.

I plan to use this time to do a lot of writing, as well as seek out studio and fill-in work over the next several months. The goal is to be active in several projects, so a good deal of time will be spent exploring what options are out there and fine-tuning my musical resume.

It is also important to me that I have the time to spend with family and friends. It has been especially difficult for me to find time to do these things and I am truly looking forward to having the time off to not only relax, but spend some quality time with the people I love.

Thank you to all current and past members of Rockfist for making this all possible and turning a goofy idea into a successful musical experience. You have all pushed me to become a better musician and I am eternally grateful for that. I am proud to have shared the stage with you all and wish you the best of luck.

Many thanks also go out to all the fans that dedicated their weekend to Rockfist! I met some really great people along the way and appreciate all of your support throughout the years.

My final shows look to be Scoop’s in Coon Rapids on October 9^th and Neisen’s in Savage on October 10^th. I’d love to see you all there!!

Cheers!

Ryan Malmstrom