This young entertainer is breaking barriers and melding genres,
with his virtuoso
respect for Country, Rock & Blues, Ryan is conceiving and forming
his own creative presence.
Ryan’s distinctive
brand of Crossover Country Blues features his scorching telecaster
resonance and smooth-soulful vocal ranges. His many creative
influences help transcend the music to new heights.
A
guitar in his hand by the age 6, Ryan’s talent ignited like wildfire
and by the age of 14 he was performing gigs with area bands.
Quickly garnering the admiration of peers and the respect of
established musicians, Ryan became a guitar phenom with his
powerfully original phrasing and frenetic fretwork.
By the ripe old
age of 15 Ryan shaped
his own playing style and quickly developed vocal skills and song writing
talents. With a passion to perform and the help of friends and
family, Ryan formed his own band "Smokehouse Lightning".
Headlining area clubs and festivals with his band , Ryan was
catching the attention of music aficionado's and creating a
following of supporters.
In the years that
followed Ryan has performed over 350 gigs and has headlined stages
an festivals of
all sizes through out New England. His band has lent opening act
support for such artists as, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Doobie
Brothers, Chicago, Joan Jett, Chris Duarte Group, Sugar Blue,
Curtis Salgado, The Bellevue Cadillac's and The Chris Beard Band.
With his Rock’n
Country Blues attitude and the experience of a seasoned veteran,
Ryan is ready for a break-though in the music industry. Get Ready
for a Musical Ride!!!!