Ryan has a nearly 3 decade carrier in live music. Starting from DIY punk roots in the middle of the Canadian prairies, he built the bands, venues, studios, festivals and scene he wanted to see. He stepped from that to touring internationally both as a musician and sound engineer, He more recently applies his experience, skill and deep love for for music to produce a wide variety of events and festivals in cities across Canada Including BreakOut West, JunoFEST, Purple City Music Festival, SoMa Fest and many more.