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Ryan Shephard Music
- Chicago, IL
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels nationwide
- $800 & up
Overview
50+ Five Star Reviews across other platforms (Thumbtack, The Knot), and new to GigSalad!
I have 15+ years of experience and have performed at hundreds of live events across the United States. I specialize in bringing live entertainment to a wide variety of private and public events such as weddings, corporate events, birthday & holiday parties, music venues, bars & restaurants, or anything else that needs the boost of live music either being the center of attention or background ambience.
My goal is to work with you to create a night to remember. Let's collaborate on a song list and what will work best for you and your guests!
7 Reviews
Ryan is a talent, pure and simple. He is the whole package for those looking for excellence in both musicianship and character. Not only does Ryan provide an elevated experience for any and all events, he provides a fun and welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking to create a party experience people will talk about for years to come, look no further. Ryan is a must hire.
Acoustic Band, Alternative Band, Americana Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Funk Band, Guitarist, Indie Band, Oldies Music, One Man Band, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Thanks for your note Trevor! Really appreciate you taking the time to write this for me. Can't wait for the next one!
Ryan
I had a party for my design studio a few summers ago and he just killed it! Everybody had such a great time with Ryan playing in the background and even letting me sing a song with him. (Sorry about that one Ryan.) as such an entertaining guy with an amazing voice. I couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Hey Joel,
I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. You're the best! Let's do it again soon... And you are always more than welcome to sit in on any song you'd like!
Ryan
Ryan played during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception of my 40 person wedding. He was a pleasure to work with and has a beautiful voice and guitar playing. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to hire a musician for their event!
Acoustic Band, Alternative Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Thanks for having me Doug! I had a great time and hope to run into you again!
Ryan
Ryan is probably the best musician I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with in my 10 years of booking events for my management company. He has been incredible to work with as a person, as a musician, and as an entertainer. If you are looking for someone solid for your event, look no further. He can do just about anything you ask him!
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Thank you for writing this Josie! I appreciate your kind words... I always love working your events. Cheers to the future!
We hired Ryan to play and sing at our office Holiday party. He responded within 30 minutes of my request. We had a phone conversation the next day and discussed our needs. He showed up early to set up on the coldest night of the year. His music set a very warm and exciting atmosphere for our party. He plays and sings beautifully and has a large repertoire of music to request for his set list. Thanks for a great evening!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Asher,
What a great time! Thanks so much for having me and for taking the time to write this review. I truly appreciate it. Let me know when the next party is!
All the best,
Ryan
We hired Ryan for a wedding party at our home and Ryan was amazing! He requested a call to discuss the venue and type of music we wanted to make sure he was a good fit and he was perfect. He even offered to learn a couple songs that he didn’t already know! We had so many compliments about Ryan and he really added a good vibe to the party. I’d definitely recommend hiring Ryan.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Hi Lisa!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review for me. I had a great time at the wedding party and would love to come back and perform again for you all! Best of luck and I hope 2024 brings great things for you and your family!
Ryan
I hired Ryan for a company work event in the early evening for our senior members at our CAO's home. EVERYONE complemented him and his sound and choice of music. I could not be happier with the choice I made in hiring Ryan! His communication was great - quick and professional. I can't wait until I can hire him personally for an event! His setup was quick and efficient and he didn't disappoint! 100% recommend!
Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Ryan Shephard Music:
Hi Bea!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to write this review for me! I had a great time working with you and your team and would happily come back for another event.
All the best!
Ryan
Booking Info
What to Expect
I have 15+ years of experience and have performed at hundreds of live events across the United States. I specialize in bringing live entertainment to a wide variety of private and public events such as weddings, corporate events, birthday & holiday parties, music venues, bars & restaurants, or anything else that needs the boost of live music either being the center of attention or background ambience.
How does it work?
- I set up a consultation call with every client to go over EXACTLY what you're looking for
- Once we discuss details, I send a simple booking agreement
- We're all set. I stay in open communication with you through the day of the event and will be open to any further requests!
Check out my song list by searching "Ryan Shephard Music" on Google to find my website!
My goal is to work with you to create a night to remember. Let's collaborate on a song list and what will work best for you and your guests!
About
Ryan Shephard is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Cincinnati, OH, (Now located in Chicago, IL) with a large repertoire of experience ranging in numerous different genres of music and musical accolades. He’s played in dozens of bands all over the United States, most notably Freak Mythology, with 600+ shows played in his 15+ year career as a professional musician.
Ryan's first original project, Freak Mythology, was started in 2012 as an original project and has won multiple national and international awards for their music.
In 2018, Ryan began playing in numerous cover acoustic bands that toured hundreds of venues across 14 states.
Ryan now primarily plays in the greater Chicagoland area, as well as Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Minnesota and Ohio at all sorts of different private and public events.
Note from the artist:
I absolutely love playing live music because of the connection we can create through it. Quality is my expertise! Let me give you a night to remember.
I offer a standard one-man acoustic set for a starting price of $800, and potential availability for acoustic duo and trio sets!
Not sure about booking just yet? Check out my Facebook page to see when I'm playing in the Greater Chicago area and come say hello!
Professional Accolades:
- Thumbtack Top Pro 2021, 2022, & 2023
- Past clients include Milwaukee Tool, Fresenius Kabi, Ventas Inc, St. Louis Post, and many more
- 2 time Nominee for ‘Best Rock Act’ in the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. (2018, 2019)
- 1st place in the Madison Theater Band Challenge 2018, the largest Battle of the Bands style competitions in the Midwest.
- UK Rock Blog PRNAV's Album of the Year 2017.
- 1st Place in Cincinnati’s Next Big Band Competition 2017.
- Featured in numerous films, including the opening scene of award-winning film director Martin Neveu’s short film, “Feeling Station”.
- Selected artist to play at Bunbury Music Festival, Jersey Shore Music Festival, OHMSTEAD Music Festival, Rhythm Brew Music & Arts Festival, and many more national and regional music festivals.
- Local & national FM radio airplay.
- Local, national, & international online radio airplay.
- 50,000+ combined streams on all major music platforms.
- Thousands of copies of 'Freak Mythology' sold.
Some Press:
"Truly stunning varied selection - current and original yet so evocative of years gone by - a true pleasure to have heard it"
— 'Donald Strachen on the Radio' - Donald Strachen
“For me it is my 2017 Album of the Year and it will take a lot for any band to beat it."
— Pete Divine - PRNAV (2017)
“Discovering Freak Mythology, a four piece from Cincinnati, is a refreshing breath of Americana-embedded alternative rock and roll."
— Charles Frank - The Jamwich Magazine
Additional Booking Notes
The only thing I need to perform is a grounded outlet within 15' of the stage and 5'x5' of space.
Set List
ALABAMA SHAKES ALWAYS ALRIGHT
ALABAMA SHAKES HOLD ON
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND RAMBLIN' MAN
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND BLUE SKY
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MIDNIGHT RIDER
AVICII WAKE ME UP
BILL WITHERS AIN'T NO SUNSHINE
BILL WITHERS LOVELY DAY
BILL WITHERS USE ME
BILLY JOEL VIENNA
BILLY JOEL PIANO MAN
BLIND MELON NO RAIN
BOB DYLAN YOU AIN'T GOIN' NOWHERE
BOB DYLAN TANGLED UP IN BLUE
BOB DYLAN MR. TAMBOURINE MAN
BOB DYLAN BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
BOB DYLAN DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALL RIGHT
BOB DYLAN LIKE A ROLLING STONE
BOB DYLAN KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
BOB DYLAN THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'
BOB MARLEY IS THIS LOVE
BOB MARLEY THREE LITTLE BIRDS
BOB MARLEY COULD YOU BE LOVED
BRUNO MARS THE LAZY SONG
CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA OASIS
CHUCK BERRY JOHNNY B. GOODE
COLDPLAY YELLOW
COLDPLAY VIVA LA VIDA
CRACKER GET OFF THIS
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL PROUD MARY
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL BAD MOON RISING
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?
DOLLY PARTON JOLENE
EAGLES TAKE IT EASY
EAGLES HOTEL CALIFORNIA
EDDIE VEDDER SOCIETY
ELVIS PRESLEY CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
ELVIS PRESLEY HOUND DOG
ELVIS PRESLEY BURNING LOVE
ERIC CLAPTON LAYLA
ERIC CLAPTON COCAINE
ERIC CLAPTON LAY DOWN SALLY
FACES OOH LA LA
FLEETWOOD MAC RHIANNON
FLEETWOOD MAC DREAMS
FRANK SINATRA FLY ME TO THE MOON
GEORGE EZRA BUDAPEST
GNARLS BARKLEY CRAZY
GRATEFUL DEAD FRIEND OF THE DEVIL
GRATEFUL DEAD RIPPLE
GRATEFUL DEAD BROKEDOWN PALACE
GRATEFUL DEAD TRUCKIN'
GRATEFUL DEAD FRANKLIN'S TOWER
GRATEFUL DEAD THEY LOVE EACH OTHER
GRATEFUL DEAD DEAL
GRATEFUL DEAD HE'S GONE
GRATEFUL DEAD JACK STRAW
GRATEFUL DEAD BROWN EYED WOMEN
GRATEFUL DEAD SCARLET BEGONIAS
GRATEFUL DEAD FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
GRATEFUL DEAD ALTHEA
GRATEFUL DEAD BERTHA
GRATEFUL DEAD MAMA TRIED
GRATEFUL DEAD ME & MY UNCLE
GRATEFUL DEAD NOT FADE AWAY
GRATEFUL DEAD GOIN' DOWN THE ROAD FEELIN' BAD
GRATEFUL DEAD TOUCH OF GREY
GRATEFUL DEAD BLACK MUDDY RIVER
GRATEFUL DEAD DARK HOLLOW
GRATEFUL DEAD GOOD LOVIN'
GRATEFUL DEAD TERRAPIN STATION (LADY WITH A FAN)
GRATEFUL DEAD EYES OF THE WORLD
GRATEFUL DEAD DIRE WOLF
GRATEFUL DEAD NEW SPEEDWAY BOOGIE
HALL & OATES YOU MAKE MY DREAMS (COME TRUE)
HOUNDMOUTH SEDONA
JASON MRAZ I'M YOURS
JEFF BUCKLEY HALLELUJAH
JEFF TWEEDY GUESS AGAIN
JERRY GARCIA BAND MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS
JIMI HENDRIX HEY JOE
JIMI HENDRIX ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
JIMI HENDRIX PURPLE HAZE
JOHN DENVER TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS
JOHN LENNON IMAGINE
JOHN MAYER WHO SAYS
JOHN MAYER WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE
JOHN MAYER I DON'T TRUST MYSELF (WITH LOVING YOU)
JOHN MAYER THE HEART OF LIFE
JOHN MAYER STOP THIS TRAIN
JOHN MAYER LOVE ON THE WEEKEND
JOHN MAYER NEW LIGHT
JOHN MAYER WILD BLUE
JOHN MAYER NEON
JOHN PRINE ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY
JOURNEY FAITHFULLY
KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY
LED ZEPPELIN GOING TO CALIFORNIA
LED ZEPPELIN D'YER MAK'ER
LORD HURON THE NIGHT WE MET
LYNYRD SKYNYRD SIMPLE MAN
LYNYRD SKYNYRD CALL ME THE BREEZE
LYNYRD SKYNYRD SWEET HOME ALABAMA
MARCY PLAYGROUND SEX & CANDY
MATT DUNCAN EVERLONG
MATT DUNCAN THE KEYS
MUMFORD & SONS I WILL WAIT
MUMFORD & SONS LITTLE LION MAN
NEIL YOUNG HARVEST MOON
NICKELBACK ROCKSTAR
NIRVANA LITHIUM
OASIS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING IDLE
OASIS WONDERWALL
OASIS DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW WAGON WHEEL
PAUL SIMON ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD
PINEGROVE OLD FRIENDS
PINK FLOYD TIME
PINK FLOYD MONEY
PIXIES WHERE IS MY MIND?
PLAIN WHITE T'S HEY THERE DELILAH
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE AMIE
R.E.M. THE ONE I LOVE
R.E.M. LOSING MY RELIGION
RADIOHEAD FAKE PLASTIC TREES
RADIOHEAD NO SURPRISES
RADIOHEAD CREEP
SIMON & GARFUNKEL MRS. ROBINSON
SLIGHTLY STOPPID CLOSER TO THE SUN
STEALERS WHEEL STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU
STEVE MILLER BAND THE JOKER
STEVEIE WONDER SUPERSTITION
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN PRIDE & JOY
SUBLIME SCARLET BEGONIAS
SUBLIME BADFISH
SUBLIME WHAT I GOT
SUBLIME SANTERIA
SUBLIME CARESS ME DOWN
SUBLIME GARDEN GROVE
TALKING HEADS TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
TALKING HEADS PSYCHO KILLER
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS MOVE ALONG
THE AVETT BROTHERS MURDER IN THE CITY
THE BAND THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN
THE BAND I SHALL BE RELEASED
THE BAND THE WEIGHT
THE BEATLES MAXWELL'S SILVER HAMMER
THE BEATLES OCTOPUS'S GARDEN
THE BEATLES HERE COMES THE SUN
THE BEATLES YOU'VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY
THE BEATLES YESTERDAY
THE BEATLES NORWEGIAN WOOD
THE BEATLES NOWHERE MAN
THE BEATLES WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
THE BEATLES HEY JUDE
THE BLACK KEYS LONELY BOY
THE BLACK KEYS GOLD ON THE CEILING
THE BLACK KEYS LITTLE BLACK SUBMARINES
THE DECEMBERISTS DOWN BY THE WATER
THE KINKS LOLA
THE LUMINEERS CLEOPATRA
THE LUMINEERS CLASSY GIRLS
THE LUMINEERS HO HEY
THE LUMINEERS OPHELIA
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND CAN'T YOU SEE
THE ROLLING STONES SWEET VIRGINIA
THE ROLLING STONES YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT
THE ROLLING STONES WILD HORSES
THE ROLLING STONES BEAST OF BURDEN
THE ROLLING STONES DEAD FLOWERS
TOM PETTY YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS AMERICAN GIRL
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS I WON'T BACK DOWN
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS LEARNING TO FLY
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE
TYLER CHILDERS ALL YOUR'N
TYLER CHILDERS WHITEHOUSE ROAD
TYLER CHILDERS LADY MAY
TYLER CHILDERS NOSE ON THE GRINDSTONE
U2 ONE
VAN MORRISON BROWN EYED GIRL
VIOLENT FEMMES AMERICAN MUSIC
VIOLENT FEMMES BLISTER IN THE SUN
WEEZER SAY IT AIN'T SO
WILCO CALIFORNIA STARS
WILCO HANDSHAKE DRUGS
WILCO IMPOSSIBLE GERMANY
WILCO ONE SUNDAY MORNING
WILCO I AM TRYING TO BREAK YOU HEART
WILCO JESUS, ETC.
YOUNG THE GIANT COUCH SYRUP
ZAC BROWN BAND TOES
ZAC BROWN BAND CHICKEN FRIED
Influences & Inspiration
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Grateful Dead
Bob Dylan
John Prine
John Mayer
Led Zeppelin
Allman Brothers Band
Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Robert Hunter
Jerry Garcia
Eric Clapton
Setup Requirements
Grounded Outlet
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