- Vancouver, BC
- Acoustic Band
- $1000 and up
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Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Meet Ryan Laird & West Coast Wedding Band!
Solo Performance Reel
Weddings & Events - Promo Video
Ryan’s TOP 10 Hit Wedding Song
Weddings, Parties, Events | Solo Performer Demo
Rocking out with the Band!
Taylor Swift and Ryan at the Canadian Country Music Awards!
Stadium show for 10,000+ opening the Alan Jackson tour!
Crowd Engagement!
Guitar solo!
Encore Performances!
Miranda Lambert and Ryan backstage at the CCMA Awards!
Customizable Wedding Performances
From Keith Urban to Classic Rock, we give Premiere Performances!
The Acoustic Duo
Overview
Not sure how to create the perfect marriage proposal? Don't have time to plan? We offer unforgettable personalized proposal planning featuring beautiful live music with Top 10 hit recording artist (singer of love song "I'm Your Man"), Ryan Laird.
Ryan Laird is also a 2x Canadian Music Awards artist, a former "Highway Find" on Sirius XM The Highway and has been endorsed by TAYLOR SWIFT on Entertainment Tonight!
Our amazing artist can perform any song of your choice which will not only tell your own personal love story, but surprise your bride-to-be like never before when she walks onto the "scene". We also offer live music for weddings, corporate events and more!
Reviews
13 reviews
Kim
October 2, 2024EPIC Hoe Down
Ryan did a awesome job ! We had a weekend on Bowen Island and hired Ryan to play for us at our Hoe Down. He was so fun and interactive with the group which they just loved being up on stage and he let them sing along . So many laughs and great sing along songs. Epic night of dancing and laughing. Ryan thank you so much for playing Sweet Caroline for me as this was one of my highlights. I would recommend Ryan if you are looking for a gentleman who can roll get the crowd dancing and singing and just having a blast!! Thanks again Ryan if the opportunity ever arises I will hire you again . Kim (Mom of Jana and about 20 other 26 years old crazy kids) Endswell Farm @ Bowen Island
Hired as: One Man Band
Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Thank you so much for having me bring the soundtrack to your epic hoe down! It was truly an awesome night and the various “special guest” singers (including Kim herself!) all did a fantastic job joining me on stage for some impromptu performances of classic songs! What a party and I hope to see you all again in the future. Best wishes!
-Ryan Laird
Russ C.
July 31, 2023Excellent experience, Ryan was great!
Excellent experience, Ryan was great and his music was spot on would definitely book again
Hired as: One Man Band
Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Thanks Russ! It was great to perform at your retirement party and congratulations!
-Ryan Laird
Aman V.
October 15, 2022Highly Recommend!
We had Ryan play at our sons 1st birthday, he was the perfect addition. He not only entertained the adults but sang childrens songs for the kids too. Highly recommend 10/10.
Hired as: One Man Band
Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Thank you so much for inviting me to perform at your son’s 1st birthday party! It was a very special day and I’m glad I could be a part of it. All my best to you and your family!
-Ryan Laird
Yushen Z.
July 25, 2021Ryan was an amazing performer!
Ryan came down early to help get ready for a surprise proposal and was extremely attentive and made sure we had everything planned out.
The event was actually delayed for an hour due to some unforseen circumstances, but Ryan was patient in waiting.
When the event happened, Ryan's music was on point. It made the event that much better, and I'm so glad I asked Ryan to come out for it.
Would highly recommend to anyone planning any event in the future!
Hired as: One Man Band
Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Thanks Yushen for inviting me to be a part of your AMAZING surprise engagement proposal! It was my honour to provide the soundtrack for your big moment :)
Laura A.
August 20, 2020Thanks Ryan, you’re great
Last minute I was looking for musician for my small wedding ceremony and I was lucky to find Ryan. I had special request for some songs and Ryan was very opened to learn these songs just in two days. Definitely made ceremony even more special and really did awesome job 👍
Hired as: One Man Band
Keith Urban & Ed Sheeran Countrified!
Thanks for your kind words Laura! It was really great to perform at your wedding and it was good practice for me to learn your special request songs in only 2 days haha! All my best to you guys! :)
-Ryan Laird
Booking information
Price range: $300+ (dependent on location & details)
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability Insurance included.
What to expect
Want the next best thing to Keith Urban or Ed Sheeran for your Wedding or Event?
We are the premiere Vancouver Island based entertainment act that specialize in performing contemporary live music for weddings and other special events. Featuring lead singer/guitarist and 2-time Canadian Country Music Awards nominated Top 10 Hit artist Ryan Laird, our eclectic mix of Pop, Classic Rock, Country, 70's, 80's, 90's, Jazz and Oldie hits are sure to entertain all types of crowds and always keep the dance floor energy high and rocking!
Ryan Laird proudly boasts over two decades of experience performing at Weddings, Corporate Functions, Festivals and Private Parties. While available to perform as a Solo artist, Ryan can also bring his band mates “The Best Coast Boys” and morph into a Duo, Trio or Full Band! The choice is yours!
With hundreds of popular songs on our playlist, we are extremely versatile and can perform a mix of all genres or cater our set towards the theme of your event - whether the 60's or 2000's, we’ve got you covered! We guarantee professionalism, and above and beyond service at every event which is why we are the premiere west coast variety cover act.
If you are planning a wedding, we have various packages that cover all important moments and functions including ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner/dance. Ryan and/or the band will learn your special first dance as well as father/daughter and mother/son dance song requests. Available packages include: Solo, Duo or Trio (with or without vocals) and/or the full 4-piece band for your dance floor! DJ service, wireless mic (for ceremony and speeches) and special song requests are all available. We are equipped and ready to handle all of your entertainment needs from the moment you book us!
We offer several options depending on your budget and the size of the venue. You can have our very own lead singer/guitarist and award winning country recording artist Ryan Laird perform Solo Acoustic, or have 2, 3 or 4 of The Boys join in on the fun as an Acoustic Duo, Trio or as a full 4-piece band. We are flexible to meet the demands of any space and various budgetary needs.
Other Services:
In addition to weddings, we are perfect for other events and celebrations, such as:
Christmas parties
Birthday Parties
Corporate events
Banquets
Fundraisers
Private parties
We can learn specific song requests before the event.
Want Ryan to bring other musicians with him? Want a DUO, TRIO or FULL BAND? Just let us know what you’re looking for. From his mesmerizing solo act “One Man Band” performances, to the high energy full band, Ryan can do it all! Ask us :)
About
Two-time Canadian Country Music Awards nominated recording artist, songwriter, and philanthropist Ryan Laird is recognized for his Canadian Top 10 hit song, “I’m Your Man”, and consecutive Top 40 radio singles. Laird was originally discovered via Nashville Music Row billboard to Taylor Swift which led to becoming one of the original “Highway Finds” on Sirius XM The Highway.
Ryan Laird has had the pleasure of performing on multiple national cross country Canadian tours opening for Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, George Canyon, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive and Sawyer Brown and has headlined the BiggerThanThat! youth empowerment tour to over 300, 000 Canadian youth in schools.
Throughout his two decade long career, he's performed at hundreds of Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Fairs and Festivals such as Vancouver Island's Sunfest, Dauphin Countryfest, Craven Country Jamboree, CMT Music Festival, The Calgary Stampede, Country Thunder Music Festival (Wisconsin & Arizona), Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Manitoulin Country Fest, and the Havelock Jamboree.
Laird is most commonly described as the Keith Urban of Canadian country music, with his live show offering a big “Ed Sheeran” flair as he records and layers live musical loops for his audiences. His ability to tantalize his audience with his impressive vocal range and virtuoso guitar chops is extraordinary. His stage presence is sure to captivate you by his eclectic mix of rock, jukebox oldies, country, pop and classic music from past decades. His storytelling and musicianship make for a truly mesmerizing experience that will only leave you wanting more and more!
Laird originally hails from Ontario, Canada, although he currently resides on Vancouver Island when not touring.
After studying jazz at Humber College in Toronto, Laird packed his bags and moved his life down to Nashville with high hopes of furthering his career as a performer and songwriter at the age of 19. After a few years in Nashville, Laird signed his first publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music Publishing.
In December 2008, he received recognition and media attention across The United States and Canada after putting up a billboard on Nashville, Tennessee's famed music row asking Taylor Swift to produce his album. The billboard displayed Laird in a classroom holding a note reading “Hey Taylor - I LOVE your music. Will you produce my album?” When asked about Laird and his billboard on E! News Weekend, Swift said, "I definitely want to meet him ... I listened to one of his songs and absolutely fell in love with it, and I think he's got great melodies and he's a great writer. I think he could really be great and be huge, so it'll be really cool to maybe work with him."
Laird would go on to sign his first recording contract with CMT (Canada) and Sony Music Entertainment Canada in 2011, with which he released a music video for his single “I'm Your Man” which charted at No. 10 on the CMT Cross Canada Countdown and peaked at No. 10 on the BDS Canada Country radio chart. That year, Laird was nominated for a Canadian Radio Music Award, and two Canadian Country Music Awards.
Laird later went on to appear on number one country radio personality Blair Garner’s AfterMidNite radio show, where Garner labelled him, “The Voice of Country Future” after his performance.
Additional booking notes
A speaker system. We are happy to handle all technical and sound system requirements for you upon request.
Services offered
Past booked events
September 2024
29
Sunday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Bowen Island, BC
July 2023
29
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Port Coquitlam, BC
October 2022
09
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Tsawwassen, BC
July 2021
24
Saturday
Surprise
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Vancouver, BC
August 2020
12
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
Victoria, BC
December 2019
13
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Vancouver, BC
November 2019
29
Friday
Wedding Engagement
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Victoria, BC
August 2019
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Vancouver, BC
10
Saturday
Shore Pier (Tofino BC)
7:00pm - 11:00pm
July 2019
27
Saturday
Olympic View Golf Club
3:00pm - 5:30pm
04
Thursday
Holiday Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Olympia, WA
June 2019
07
Friday
City Hall
1:00pm - 3:00pm
01
Saturday
Cocktail Party (Victoria BC)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
May 2019
11
Saturday
Terminal City Club
2:00pm - 5:00pm
December 2018
31
Monday
Restaurant/Bar Event
9:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Mukilteo, WA
November 2018
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Snohomish, WA
Set list
A Lot Of Leaving Left To Do - Dierks Bentley
Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Am I The Only One - Dierks Bentley
Anytime - Hank Williams
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not - Thompson Square
As She's Walking Away - Zac Brown Band & Alan Jackson
Barefoot Blue Jean Night - Jake Owen
Better Half - Keith Urban
Beers Ago - Toby Keith
Bigger Than The Beatles - Joe Diffie
Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Willie Nelson
Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn
Boys 'Round Here - Blake Shelton
Bubba Shot The Jukebox - Mark Chesnutt
Callin' Baton Rouge - Garth Brooks
Chattahoochee - Alan Jackson
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
Come A Little Closer - Dierks Bentley
Cold Cold Heart - Hank Williams
Country Girl Shake It For Me - Luke Bryan
Country Roads - John Denver
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line
Day Job - Gord Bamford
Days Go By - Keith Urban
Don't Close Your Eyes - Keith Whitley
Don't Rock The Jukebox - Alan Jackson
Drink In My Hand - Eric Church
Drunk On You - Luke Bryan
Dust On The Bottle - David Lee Murphy
Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.
Fast As You - Dwight Yoakam
Fishin' In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Forever And Ever Amen - Randy Travis
Free And Easy - Dierks Bentley
Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
Girl Crazy - Ryan Laird
Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam
Heads Carolina, Tails California - Jo Dee Messina
Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson
Hey Pretty Girl - Kip Moore
Hicktown - Jason Aldean
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk - Trace Adkins
Hold My Beer - Aaron Pritchett
How Country Feels - Randy Houser
How Your Love Makes Me Feel - Diamond Rio
If You're Gonna Play In Texas - Alabama
I'm From The Country - Tracy Byrd
I Don't Want This Night to End - Luke Bryan
I Like It, I Love It - Tim McGraw
I Love This Bar - Toby Keith
I Swear - John Michael Montgomery
I'm Your Man - Ryan Laird
I'm Gonna Miss Her - Brad Paisley
If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Keep Me In Mind - Zac Brown
Let Me Down Easy - Billy Currington
Life Is A Highway - Rascal Flatts
Little Bitty - Alan Jackson
Living On Love - Alan Jackson
Liza Jane - Vince Gill
Mama's Broken Heart - Miranda Lam
Pontoon - Little Big Town
Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox - Joe Diffie
Rain Is A Good Thing - Luke Bryan
Real Good Man - Tim McGraw
Red Dirt Road - Brooks & Dunn
Red Solo Cup - Toby Keith
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Rodeo - Garth Brooks
Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy - Big & Rich
She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy - Kenny Chesney
Should've Said No - Taylor Swift
Show Some Respect - Bobby Wills
Silver Wings - Merle Haggard
Sober - Little Big Town
Sold - John Michael Montgomery
Some Days You Gotta Dance - Dixie Chicks
Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
Something Like That - Tim McGraw
Somethin' 'Bout A Truck - Kip Moore
Springsteen - Eric Church
Stuck Like Glue - Sugarland
Suds In The Bucket - Sara Evans
Summertime Blues - Alan Jackson
Sure Be Cool If You Did - Blake Shelton
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take A Little Ride - Jason Aldean
Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo - Tracy Byrd
Tennessee Waltz
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off - Joe Nichols
That Summer - Garth Brooks
That's How Country Boys Roll - Billy Currington
The Dance - Garth Brooks
The Good Stuff - Kenny Chesney
The River - Garth Brooks
The Shake - Neal McCoy
The World - Brad Paisley
To Make You Feel My Love - Garth Brooks
Today I Started Loving You Again - Merle Haggard
Travelling Soldier - Dixie Chicks
Two Pina Coladas - Garth Brooks
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Walk In The Country - Keith Urban and The Ranch
Wanted - Hunter Hayes
We Are Never Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
When The Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker
When You Say Nothing At All - Keith Whitley
Whenever You Come Around - Vince Gill
Where The Green Grass Grows - Tim McGraw
Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me - Keith Urban
Wrapped Around - Brad Paisley
Write This Down - George Strait
You and Tequila - Kenny Chesney
You Look Good In My Shirt - Keith Urban
You're My Better Half - Keith Urban
Your Cheating Heart - Hank Williams
3AM - Matchbox Twenty
About A Girl - Nirvana
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Of Me - Billie Holiday
All Right Now - Free
American Pie - Don McLean
Angel From Montgomery - John Prine
Apologize - One Republic
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley
Awake My Soul - Mumford & Sons
Bad Moon Rising - CCR
Bad Things - Jace Everett
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Black River - Amos Lee
Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Simon
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
California Girls - Beach Boys
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson
Calling All Angels - Train
Cannonball - Damien Rice
Change The World - Eric Clapton
Come As You Are - Nirvana
Come Together - The Beatles
Country Comfort - Elton John
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line
Cuts Like A Knife - Bryan Adams
Daughters - John Mayer
Dirty Deeds - AC/DC
Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Drops Of Jupiter - Train
El Condor Paso (If I Could) - Paul Simon
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Every Time You Go Away - Paul Young
Everything Is Gonna Be Alright - Bob Marley
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Father & Son - Cat Stevens
Feels Like Home - Randy Newman
Fields Of Gold - Sting
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Five Days In May - Blue Rodeo
Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
F*** You - Cee Lo Green
Fun, Fun, Fun - Beach Boys
Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndey Lauper
Going Up - Great Big Sea
Good Golly Miss Molly - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Handy Man - James Taylor
Hang - Matchbox Twenty
Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Hey There Delilah - Plain White Tees
Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
Hot & Cold - Katy Perry
Hotel California - Eagles
I'll Be - Edwin McCain
I'm Ready - Bryan Adams
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Will Wait - Mumford And Sons
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
If I Had $1,000,000 - Barenaked Ladies
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
Irreplaceable - Beyonce
Island In The Sun - Weezer
It's Only Love - Bryan Adams
Jack And Diane - John Cougar
Jane - Barenaked Ladies
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Keep Your Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Kokomo - Beach Boys
Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty
Last Kiss - Pearl Jam
Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
Leaving On A Jetplane - John Denver
Let It Be - The Beatles
Let's Make A Night To Remember - Bryan Adams
Little Boxes - Malvina Reynolds
Little Sister - Elvis Presley
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Long December - Counting Crows
Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
Love Shack - B-52s
Lovers In A Dangerous Time - Bruce Cockburn
Lullaby - Shawn Mullins
Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
Mambo Number 5 - Lou Bega
Man On The Side - John Mayer
Message In A Bottle - Sting
Moondance - Van Morrison
Mr Brightside - The Killers
My Stupid Mouth - John Mayer
No Rain - Blind Melon
No Such Thing - John Mayer
No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley
Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
One Love - Bob Marley
Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Paradise City - Guns & Roses
Patio Lanterns - Kim Mitchell
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
People Are Strange - The Doors
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Pinball Wizard - The Who
Pink Houses - John Cougar
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - CCR
Push - Matchbox Twenty
Red Red Wine - UB40
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Riverboat Fantasy - David Wilcox
Roar - Katy Perry
Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Lean
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Some Kind Of Wonderful - The Drifters
Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye
Smile - Uncle Kracker
Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Straight From The Heart - Bryan Adams
Stuck In The Middle - Steeler's Wheel
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Surfin' USA - Beach Boys
Superman Song - The Crash Test Dummies
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Sweet Dreams - The Eurythmics
Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band
Taking Care Of Business - BTO
Taking It Easy - Eagles
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
The Joker - Steve Miller Band
Till I Am Myself Again - Blue Rodeo
Time After Time - Cydney Lauper
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Times Like These - Jack Johnson
Today - The Smashing Pumpkins
Try - Blue Rodeo
Tubthumper - Chambawamba
Tush - ZZ Top
Use Somebody - Kings Of Lean
Wannabe - Spice Girls
Wanted - Bon Jovi
We Are Young - Fun.
We Will Rock You - Queen
Wild Thing - Jimi Hendrix
Wild World - Cat Stevens
With You - Chris Brown
White Room - Cream
Why Georgia - John Mayer
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay
Yesterday - The Beatles
You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Your Body Is A Wonderland - John Mayer
You've Got A Friend - Randy Newman
You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
Influences and inspiration
Keith Urban
Ed Sheeran
John Mayer
Ben Harper
James Taylor
Zac Brown Band
Bryan Adams
John Denver
The Beatles
Taylor Swift
And the list goes on...
Setup requirements
Speaker System
Stage or Performance Area
Stage Lights (where applicable)
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