Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Ross.
Hi Ryan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Ryan Ross Band burst onto the music scene with their debut LP “11 Mile Road” in September 2021, featuring 12 original songs written entirely by Ryan Ross. The album quickly gained traction, amassing over 30,000 streams across various platforms and attracting a dedicated fanbase of monthly listeners across Texas. With a strong social media presence boasting over 4,000 followers, RRB’s music reaches far and wide gaining radio play across the United States.
Three of the Ryan Ross Bands original tracks received regular radio play and one song charting on the prestigious Texas Music Pickers top 100 weekly most streamed chart. RRB’s musical prowess also earned them a nomination for Best Band and Solo Artist in the Best of Galveston awards and “Hot Band of The Month” in Study Break San Marcos Magazine.
RRB’s musical journey has taken them to renowned dance halls and festivals across the country, including legendary venues such as: Gruene Hall, Cheatham Street Warehouse, The Kenney Store, the vibrant State Fair of Texas Chevrolet Main Stage, and even international stages like the Red Dirt Pub Crawl in Dublin, Ireland.
Sharing stages with artists such as Shenandoah, Cory Morrow, Josh Weathers, Kevin Galloway, and more, Ryan Ross Band has proved itself as a formidable force in the industry.
With a debut album and impressive accolades under their belt, Ryan Ross Band continues to make waves in the Texas music scene, captivating audiences with their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. As they continue to evolve as an artist, their future in music shines bright, promising even greater achievements and success on the horizon.
RRB is releasing their next radio single, “Feels To Be Loved”, on May 9th, 2025 and it will be available on all major streaming platforms.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Being an original artist is always a bit of a rollercoaster. You have to be prepared to face adversity, challenges, and at times rejection. We’ve heard from radio stations that our music wasn’t “radio quality”, we’ve made it through a pandemic in which we weren’t sure when we would play live music again, we’ve had unexpected musician changes due to personal situations, and so many more obstacles we’ve found a way to work through and grow as a band from. I’ve always lived by the motto of “adapt, improvise, and overcome” and am constantly blown away by the groups willingness to do so and put in whatever effort it continues to take to reach the ultimate goal of writing and performing music for as many fans as possible. I wouldn’t change a thing in the way this band has started out. The challenges make the victories that much greater. I love writing and performing music and look forward to continuing to share this gift with others.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’ve been writing and recording original music in some form or another for nearly 15 years now. I think one of the things that’s unique about a Ryan Ross Band record is that you’re going to hear a wide variety of musical genres and influences from song to song on the record. Country music has been a huge influence on our sound, however, I grew a huge classic rock and Motown fan. You’ll hear blues, rock, soul, and other influences as you listen to our music. We never wanted to labeled as “this kind of band or that kind of band”, We’ve always wanted to offer new music with a style that almost everyone will enjoy during a show or while driving in the car listening to the songs.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I don’t necessarily believe in good or bad luck solely. I think luck is influenced by the amount of work that you put into what you’re trying to accomplish. I’m not going to deny that there’s something to be said about running into the right person in the right place at the right time… but I believe you make your own luck through dedication and hard work. All of the musicians in the band spend hours upon hours every week rehearsing, making social media promotions, coordinating show details and travel arrangements. We prepare for every show the same way and have been very fortunate to be blessed with some great opportunities.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ryanrossband.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanrossband
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanrossband
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3t5Z3uZkh6OYCitBCMDjxp?si=Zn-i8T7NRgSG8CjEDNk_jw
