From New York, New York

From last.fm:

Ryan Star (born Ryan Star Kulchinsky on January 7, 1978) in Long Island, New York is a singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist and reality television contestant. Ryan was just 14 years old when he formed his first band called Stage. While still in high school the band played the CBGB's and the Mercury Lounge. As Ryan grew older he decided to become known as the solo artist R. Star, releasing "Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant". Read more about Ryan Star on Last.fm.