Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound and powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, PBS, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV and film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed and recorded with artists like Cristina Vane, Liam St. John, Humbletown, Jalan Crossland, Drew Peterson, and Chad Elliott. He has also warmed up the stage for national touring acts such as Joshua Quimby, Canaan Cox, and John Morgan.
Clayton released his long awaited record, “Ghost Town” July 22nd which was recorded and produced by Isaac Levy (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez, Anderson Daniels, Yam Haus, Ryan Lewis.)
Clayton Ryan
RYAN LITTLEEAGLE
A vagabond and storyteller, Ryan LittleEagle is a traveling Indigenous singer-songwriter from the small town of Canyon Lake, Texas. Though the road is his home most of the year, Littleeagle primarily calls the traditional homeland of the Oceti Sakowin outside the Black Hills of South Dakota home. A midwest musician with a country charm, LittleEagle shares his unique blend of Country/Americana music with the soothing and haunting sounds of contemporary indigenous music. With 15 years of experience, Ryan travels the country from the Old West across America’s Heartland to the Southern Appalachians playing over 300+ shows a year. Littleeagle tirelessly works and hustles to hone his craft and share a unique and intimate musical experience that connects to the human spirit walking between a traditional and modern world.
Ryan Littleeagle has won Native American Music Awards for Best male Artist, Flutist, and Country CD. He has been nominated for the Josie Music Awards for Male Entertainer of the Year, Americana/Folk Artist of the Year and Best Performance in a Music Video.
ZANDER
Alek “ZANDER” Glauvitz is a singer-songwriter, performer, artist manager, and event planner in Saint Paul, MN. He has warmed up the stage for touring artists such as Deanna Carter, Hailey Whitters, John Morgan, and Quietdrive. His contagious attitude and high-energy stage presence follows him whether he’s playing solo or with one of his multiple bands, Russ Parrish & The Lone Oaks, Clayton Ryan and Beyond The Trees.
With well over 500 shows under his belt since 2010, Zander dove head first into a life of full-time music in February 2024 and has been touring consistently ever since, both regionally, and Nationally. Career highlights include selling out 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis, performing at Turf Club in St. paul, The Nashville Palace, The Basement Nashville, Whiskey Jam @ Whiskey Row, US Bank Stadium, and being featured on PBS.
Russ Parrish & The Lone Oaks
Russ Parrish & The Lone Oaks aren't just a band, they're a riotous, rollicking, unpredictable musical adventure. Born out of a shared love for making music and an insatiable appetite for fun, this band has cultivated a unique atmosphere that involves everyone in the room.
At the heart of it all is Russ Parrish, an undeniable talent and charismatic goofball, who, together with his merry band of Lone Oaks, has created a signature style that never takes itself too seriously. The band thrives on a shared ethos: they're here for a good time. They revel in their ability to bring a grin to every face, to make the most stoic listener tap their foot, and to create memorable moments through their delightful antics and captivating tunes.
It's their friendly spirit and cheerfulness that make a night with Russ Parrish & The Lone Oaks a truly unforgettable experience. From playful songs to spontaneous moments, the band seeks to involve everyone in the celebration of music and merriment. Their dedication to camaraderie and their mission to keep the atmosphere light-hearted and joyful, has made them a crowd favorite.
With Russ Parrish & The Lone Oaks, every performance is a party, every song a shared experience, and every moment an invitation to join in the fun. They're not just playing music - they're creating a joy-filled community one song, one laugh, and one room at a time.
BEYOND THE TREES
Beyond The Trees is an acoustic duo made up of Alek Glauvitz and Arja Lea Niskanen from Saint Paul, MN.
They perform an eclectic acoustic mix of folk, original, contemporary and classic rock. Their original music blends a Minnesota/North Shore sensibility with an urban/bluegrass-folk feel for a very unique sound.
RJ VOCAL
RJ Vocal performed for many years as a singer and occasional piano player in a cover band. He started songwriting and playing guitar in June 2019. By the end of 2023, he had written 24 songs. His lyrics are known for their personal stories of love and relationships. His melodies are classically beautiful. His voice is powerful and captivating, drawing the listener into the song.
