Ryan Calkins

A focused, conscientious performance that is timely, warm, and engaging.

I'm a dedicated singer-songwriter from rural Massachusetts. I grew up in a family of back porch, front porch, kitchen, basement, and campfire musicians where nobody shied away from a good time. I've been around music my whole life, with a particular focus on the long lineage of acoustic songwriters that have come before me. I've been described as a very deep and compassionate person, though somewhat reserved. I treat music and songwriting as a spiritual practice at this point. I'm happy to perform sets of covers, originals, or a mix of the two depending on what you need. Please take a look at my website, or view more of my content and say hello on instagram @iamryancalkins. I'm looking forward to meeting you, don't be shy!

As an acoustic performer, I don't need much more than the basics so that I can be heard in the room. Lights, props, and the added elements of a stage performance are certainly nice to haves and can add to the engagement, but certainly not necessary from my perspective.