Ryan Mannebach has been performing, writing and recording songs since the age of 8 years old. Holding many different occupations in music including band leader, music teacher, audio engineer, producer, and songwriter, he is a regular performer in the Chicago music scene, particularly the rock, blues and jazz scenes. He grew up on blues and rock 'n' roll, which helped pave the way for him to be able to create an eclectic style all his own that infuses elements of those genres as well as funk, reggae, folk, and hip-hop. With the loss of his father at the age of 13, his biggest musical influence, he learned that music was his favorite medium to express the many highs and lows that life can bring.