Young male musician with acoustic guitar slung over shoulder backstage under warm dim lighting

About Ryan North.

A young performer with serious range and the work ethic to match.

Ryan North is a 19-year-old acoustic performer from Carroll, Iowa. He plays cover sets spanning The Beatles, country, and the grunge and rock classics of the 90s.

His style is energetic and crowd focused. He reads the room and adjusts his set to fit the moment, whether that is a quiet outdoor festival or a packed bar on a Friday night.

Off stage, Ryan is a full-time student at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, pursuing a dual major in Biology and Spanish. He competes on Simpson's indoor and outdoor track and cross country teams. He plans to attend medical school after graduation.

The name Ryan North Music reflects a straightforward philosophy: show up, play well, and leave the audience wanting more.

Ryan North seated on a stool playing acoustic guitar against a weathered brick wall

The Experience

What every show feels like.

Genre Variety

From Beatles sing alongs to 90s anthems to country crowd pleasers. There is something for everyone in every set.

High Energy

Ryan brings the kind of stage presence that keeps people at the bar instead of heading home early.

Crowd First

Every set is built around the audience. Ryan reads the room and plays what keeps people engaged.

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