Biography
Ryan David Green's music has been called "virtuosic acoustic guitar that is remarkably accessible", with fast fingerwork that is always in service of unmistakeable melodies. Performing a blend of instrumental guitar pieces and delicate vocal tunes, Green takes audiences to a place both otherworldly, and somehow surprisingly intimate.
A graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, Ryan David Green has performed on four continents, been profiled in Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and twice been named "Best Guitarist" in the Tucson Music Awards (where he currently resides). His original compositions have received numerous film and TV placements, including shows on E!, Lifetime, and ABC Family/Freeform.
His acoustic-duo Ryanhood (with musical partner Cameron Hood) has performed with a wide-range of artists including Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, and Train, and were named the "Best Group/Duo" in the International Acoustic Music Awards.
His debut solo-guitar album Off and Running releases on June 14, 2024.
Press / Quotes
"Green's touch on the guitar is delicate and intentional, adding nuance to already captivating melodies”
— Peppino D’Agostino (‘Best Acoustic Guitarist’ in Guitar Player Magazine)
“A Berklee-trained player capable of full-on shredding”
— Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Lively and immediately gripping”
— Wildfire Music
"Ryan’s guitar playing is powerful, unpretentious, tasteful, inspirational, and evocative"
— Peter McLaughlin (National Flatpicking Champion)
“Don’t let the feel-good attitude in the music distract you from the seriously dexterous guitar work"
— YabYumWest