Ryan Larsen Band
THE BAND
RYAN LARSEN
Ryan began singing just before forming the band in 2007. He practiced diligently in karaoke in singing with backing tracks and posting live video on YouTube. A second place finish on GIMME THE MIC gave Ryan the idea to start a band. "My passion in life is my family and making music. I am the proud father of twin boys who truly are my life." Ryan lives in the Spokane Valley with his wife Stacey and son Gage and their two dogs Ellie and Dublin.
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REX ROMAGNOLO
Bass player/vocalist Rex Romagnolo began playing at age 16 and has worked in Top 40, Dance, and Classic Rock bands throughout the late 70's into the early eighties where he discovered a love for country and western swing music. He loves the simplicity of the early country songs and has developed an appreciation for the amazing talent in country music. In Jackson, Mississippi his band opened for many of the acts coming through the area and even making it into the line up at the Charlie Daniels' Volunteer Jam in 1982. Upon moving to North Idaho in 1992 he has continued his love for country music playing with local bands Country Drive, Thunder Road, Shot4Sure, and County Line. He is happy to be back in as a sideman in the Ryan Larsen Band concentrating on his bass playing and love for singing harmonies and our classic rock tunes.
STEVE LIME
Steve joined the band in April 2014 adding a new dimension to the band. Steve began on sax and drums in high school and graduating to keyboard at 18 playing locally in Montana. He has also played with local Spokane legends as well; Chris Reiser, Dave Nordstrom, Cary Fly, Rod Ferguson and recently with Sammy Eubanks where they took 2nd place in the International Blues Challenge. About the RLB, Steve says "The Ryan Larsen Band is a real fit for my musical direction. It's the sweet combination of Country, Rock and some kick it hillbilly. We have great players and we know how to have fun, and I feel the best is yet to come..."
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MICHAEL BRANDLEY
Michael Brandley (Drums) - Grew up and lives in Spokane, WA USA. Michael has been playing the drums since his teenage years with a hiatus here and there. He has an eclectic taste in music covering almost any genre. Many drummers have had their influence such as John Bonham from the mighty Zep, David Garibaldi from Tower of Power, and Steve Gadd – a drummer who has recorded and played with many great bands such as Steely Dan. Michael joined his first band in high school and started playing gigs at local bars in Spokane. As soon as graduating from high school the band hit the road playing throughout the Pacific Northwest. Michael lived in Seattle, WA for a few years and played in a Christian band named Canaan, recording an album and performing original songs in various venues around the city. After returning to Spokane Michael was a member of the worship team at Faith Bible and Life Center churches. Michael has been a member of Spokane bands as well – “Too Fat to Slap”, “The DBC Band” and has played on occasion with the “Bobby Bremer Band. As the newest member of the “Ryan Larsen Band” Michael has big shoes to fill. He’s excited for the opportunity to play with a great bunch of musicians and just great guys. Michael looks forward to seeing you at the shows and rockin’ the tunes.
CHRIS BLAIR
Chris has been playing acoustic folk rock and electric blues in Spokane for the past 30 years in various bands. In the early 90s Chris was involved in acoustic acts Two Guys & a Guitar and Simple Logic that played throughout Spokane and Coeur d Alene in coffee shops and diners. Then electric blues in Milagro and Ten Second Tom which garnered a Best New Blues Band award in 2007 at the Inland Empire Blues Awards. He joined Ryan in early 2008. "I'm having a blast in this group, we all bring something strong and unique to the mix that makes us a stronger whole". Chris performs with Fender and Dr. Z amps, Fender, Carvin and PRS guitars and too many pedals (!). In his free time he builds guitars, refinishes furniture, collaborates on writing music and is a slave to his dogs Chewie and Willow.
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Ryan Larsen - Vocals
Chris Blair- Lead Guitar, Vocals
Steve Lime- Keyboards, Vocals
Michael Brandley - Drums, Vocals
Rex Romagnolo - Bass, Vocals
Established in 2007, The Ryan Larsen Band is a multi award winning Country Rock band in the Spokane Washington area playing music in the vein of Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith and Eric Church and others. With an emphasis on high energy live performances with seasoned veteran musicians we make great music that's sure to get the crowd going and keep them going.
We perform all over Washington, Idaho and Montana at Honky Tonks, Festivals, and Rodeos. We specialize in Weddings and corporate events as well.
We feel privileged to have the best fan support in the area, and they are the reason we do what we do!
We look forward to seeing you at a show or performing for your event.
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We thank the past members below for helping to build our reputation and for having a good time with us!
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Founding Members
Michael Locati - Bass, Vocals
Ralph Kenworthy - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin Egeland - Drums
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PAST MEMBERS
Will Foster - Guitars/Vocals
Andy Stidham - Guitars/Vocals
Bryan Hodges - Bass, Vocals
Rennie Espinoza - Drums/Vocals
