About Ryan Waide

Ryan Waide has been keeping the rhythm alive for over a decade. Not only does he command the drums with precision and passion, he has also worn multiple hats throughout his musical career. You can find him behind the kit on a Friday night, spinning tables Saturday afternoon, and running sound on a Sunday. He has served as both band manager and sound engineer in both of the bands he has played in long-term. Ryan began playing drums 12 years ago while working towards a degree in Religious Studies and Ethnomusicology. Since then, he has taken the stage over 800 times spanning from local coffee shops to festival sets in front of thousands of people. Beyond Music & Arts,  Ryan finds solace in the pages of books, delving into various topics with curiosity and enthusiasm. His fascination with flow states drives his exploration of optimal performance, a passion that delivers inspiration at the seamless intersection of mind & music. When he's not behind the drum kit or buried in a book, Ryan cherishes moments with his family and finds tranquility in archery and meditation. Ryan's newest chapter find him pursuing a master's in divinity at Virginia Theological Seminary, with the goal of being ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church.