ryan townsend

INFINITE ACOUSTIC

Ryan Townsend is a New York-based singer-songwriter with a beautifully gritty sound that has echoed through his various solo and collaborative accomplishments. Townsend’s compositions emanate a sonic blend of emotions with heavy influence by the likes of Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, and Chris Stapleton. Spirited guitar work, ambient textures, and a uniquely fervent voice are what make Ryan’s original and cover music truly his own.

Townsend has brought his acoustic-driven, alternative blend of roots rock music to a loyal and ever-growing fan base over the past 15 years.

Townsend’s works have even been featured in the Lionsgate feature film Living Will, and on commercials for PBR on NBC Sports Network.

In the jam-rock band Fever Train Townsend helped release two studio albums, Fever Train and Tomorrow, and enjoyed successful gigs as the headliners for national acts like Donna Jean Godchaeux (Grateful Dead), Questlove (the Roots), Jimmy Herring (Widespread Panic), and Leo Nocentelli (The Meters).

Ryan later performed in the acoustic duo R&R, where they enjoyed a regular residency at the comedy club Levity Live opening up for touring comics like Amy Schumer, Carlos Mencia, Rosie O'Donnell, Pauly Shore, and Rob Schneider.

His next venture was with the group project Boxing the Needle. As the bands singer and guitarist Townsend worked to release the LP Collide with producer/engineer John Siket, whose work’s include albums with Phish and Dave Matthews Band.

Townsend’s recent solo endeavors include the 2020 album Waiting For the Flood , singles "Don’t Ya Let ‘Em Go,"  "I’ve Got Dreams to Remember," and “I’ll Wait On.”

His latest effort in 2023, is the new full length album Revolve. This LP features 12 tracks of intimate acoustic covers, originals, and instrumentals meant for active listening.

Ryan remains dedicated to creating soulful sounds and continues to collaborate with passionate musicians who share his appreciation for the craft.