Ryan Hiller

Ryan Hiller can perform in a series of formats. As a solo musician, Ryan can play everything from background jazz (Frank Sinatra/Michael Buble), to the beach styles of Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz, to classic blues/rock, to the top 40 hits of today. WIth an extensive setlist on hand, Ryan can play up to 10 hours without repeating a song! Ryan utilizes a series of effects and live loops that give his solo show a much bigger sound than simply a guitar and vocal. Ryan also plays with up to a 5 piece band, and tours extensively. Please visit his website to see his upcoming tour schedule, and give him a "live" audition!

Ryan Hiller is a highly skilled entertainer who delivers memorable performances that are full of passion, energy, and truly great music. He is a highly accomplished, technically-proficient, guitar professional & singer who can bring a crowd to their feet with his own songs or by perfectly rendering a standard cover. He has written and composed dozens of original songs and opened up for such greats as Van Morrison, Elton John, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Doobie Brothers, John Mayer, The Steve Miller Band, Don Felder of The Eagles, Keb Mo, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Scofield, Styx, The Black Eyed Peas, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, and Brandi Carlile to name but a few. Ryan’s expertise has also garnered him sponsorship from Fender, Taylor Guitars, Sennheiser Microphones, Gator Cases, and LR Baggs Pickups, some of the biggest names in the industry.
As a child just picking up the guitar, Ryan was soon trying to emulate licks from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. In high school Ryan discovered jazz, and from there he went on to pursue both his own music and the world of jazz at the University of Utah. As an Allstate Jazz guitar award winner (in high school), he truly understood that hard work is very important, even if one has lots of talent. Continuing his pursuit of the roots of American music, Ryan decided to go to the source: He left home and moved to New Orleans where he ultimately graduated from the University of New Orleans with a BA in Jazz Performance. From there he went on to play and develop his own music. He constantly refines both his solo & full band acts while also gleaning experience from as many other diverse musical opportunities as he can. Naturally, he has performed in acoustic duos, rock trios, and Hip Hop jazz groups, and he was also a performer with a 12-piece horn funk/soul band, and a large format gospel choir with over 50 people. Ryan has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, The Voodoo Festival, the Sundance Festival, several House of Blues venues in the U.S., and even the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA among many other notable venues around the country. Folks are always looking for new, fresh, great music and the next great entertainer to stir them and move them. Without a doubt, Ryan Hiller is that person.

Specific riders will be provided depending on the event. Top of the line PA and musical equipment can be provided to the client. Please contact for more information and/or an equipment list.