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.)
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.
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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.
What happens when a Berklee-educated prog rocker marries a ballerina who writes song lyrics? You get Ambient Toad. Drawing comparisons to Elton John and Bernie Taupin with their unique songwriting process, Ambient Toad has been splashing around the Twin Cities music scene since July 2024. At every Ambient Toad show, you’ll find Taylor Benson performing on piano and lead vocals while Maddie Benson tries to beam the correct lyrics into Taylor’s brain from the front row. If you’re into old photo albums, Jim Carrey movies, and wondering where all the time has gone, you’ll love Ambient Toad. Welcome to the pond!
The Daily Norm is the solo project of Kae Layne, a guitarist from Connecticut, currently residing in Minneapolis. His fingerstyle technique is described as delicate, atmospheric, and thought-provoking. Inspired by the likes of Lindsay Buckingham, Paul McCartney and Bruce Cockburn, he takes what he learns and adds it to his style. His debut EP, “Sometime, Elsewhere” has caught the attention of Minnesota Delta Blues legend, Charlie Parr, leading Parr to contact Kae directly saying “If I had this on vinyl it would be worn out by now!” His hope is that through his music and performances, he can make a connection with others.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Aleksander "Zander" Glauvitz is a singer-songwriter, performer, and booking agent from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Picking up the guitar at 13 years old in 2007, Zander hit the ground running in the world of music performance. His first gig was just a mere 8 months after his first guitar lesson.
In 2025 Zander has just about 1,000 shows under his belt, from house shows and basement bars, to Nashville stages and the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In high school Zander played all around Minnesota with his pop-punk group 156. In college he paid the bills by playing with Whiskey Stone, a high-energy cover band that taught him how to be a great presence on stage, interact with the crowd, and to learn songs fast!
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Currently working as a full-time musician, you can find Zander playing solo shows all around the U.S., performing with his wife under the name Beyond The Trees; touring heavily with his good pal, Alt-Country artist, Clayton Ryan; rocking festival stages with his Nashville based country/rock group, The Lone Oaks, and filling in on guitar for Frankie Torres (NBC The Voice season 26) and Cindy Jo (American Idol season 14)
BEYOND THE TREES
Beyond The Trees is an acoustic duo made up husband and wife Alek and Arja 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.
