YUKON RYDER: Respect For The Cold

Yukon Ryder

Respect For The Cold

© 1998 Matt Tullar/Jon Dykstra (036134013326)

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The definitive Alaskan Folk n Rock debut album from Jon and Matt reflecting their arctic range of writings and ramblings from the toe tapping to the tear jerkin' that beckons one northward. Special thanks to Lyle & Julie for bringing it up a notch.

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YUKON RYDER BIO

Starting as an acoustic duo in the spring of 1997, Matt Tullar and Jon Dykstra debuted at the Marlin in Fairbanks, Alaska. Inspired by the original Yukon rider, Edward Jesson, who in February of 1900 rode his bicycle 1,000 miles in five weeks down the frozen Yukon River from Dawson to Nome they set out to make it big, or at least big enough to quit their day jobs. By the fall of 1997, they had lined up enough gigs throughout Alaska to employ them both full-time. In February 1998, they began recording with Allen Nielsen of Kat Tracs Studio in Anchorage. Jon relocated there in May while Matt continued the weekly 800-mile commute from Fairbanks racking up almost 40,000 miles that year. In September 1998, Yukon Ryder released their first CD, RESPECT FOR THE COLD, produced on their own Ryde On Records. In October 1999, Yukon Ryder released their second CD - CITY WITH A SMILE, a live recording from Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse, the band's home away from home. That fall Ryde On Records began manufacturing CDs in house. Soon afterwards they released their third CD, AFTERGLOW, which features a nice balance between the bands pop rock songs and their more traditional country folk roots. Recognizing the importance of touring, Yukon Ryder has driven over 50,000 miles in the last five years, successfully entertaining audiences as a duo, trio and quartet. Yukon Ryder has toured California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming, as well as the Netherlands promoting their three CDs. They have opened for The Steve Kimock Band, The Big Wu, The Living Daylights, Keller Williams, Captain Tractor, Karmic, The Photon Band and the Nevada Bachelors, and have been joined on stage by Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, all of the Big Wu and Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers. After a much-needed year and a half hiatus, Yukon Ryder is again performing limited engagements throughout Alaska.

Yukon Ryder draws passion and a required sense of humor from the beautiful extremes of Alaska, their Alaskan Rock rocks!!- -Chris Castino, The Big Wu

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  • Great album
    author: nathan burrows

    This is a greaqt album. met the boys in 2000 in Amsterdam. think that the music is very funky and easy to listen to. always gets you relaxed

  • Miss you guys!!
    author: Emily

    These guys are the best! I loved them from the first time I saw them at the UAF Coffee Nights and Pub concerts! This is my favorite CD out of all of them. I love the classic YR!

  • I need more!!!
    author: Sabrina

    Great Music--I love it. I live in Alaska and have seen them perform many times-these songs never get old. A talking frog is cool, man

  • Thought I'd hate it, but I listened everyday and love it!
    author: Macee

    I worked up in the AK for a summer and listened to this CD like everyday. I thought I would start hating it, but I have to admit...it grows on you! Yukon Riders definitely ROCK!!!

  • This is awsome
    author: jen

    This gives me respect for the cold! I have never been to Alaska but this album helps me appriciate the state of Alaska

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