Ryan Vaughn

In only a few short years, drummer/percussionist Ryan Vaughn, 27, has become a fixture in the New York City music scene. Ryan has performed with several of the city's best independent singer/songwriters, including Robbie Gil, Dan Torres, Wes Hutchinson, Chris Cubeta and Jill Stevenson. Ryan has also performed with numerous well known recording artists such as John Forté, Anna Nalick, Aloe Blacc, Joshua Radin and Carly Simon.
Ryan has played at practically every notable venue in New York, including The Highline Ballroom, The Bowery Ballroom, Joe's Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, The Living Room and The Bitter End. Ryan has performed on television for Late Night with Conan O'Brien with Joshua Radin, Comcast's Backstage with Nick Howard and numerous Fox's Fearless Music performances with Dan Torres. All told, Vaughn has performed and/or recorded with over a hundred artists, and will soon be heard on upcoming releases from Bryan Dunn, Emily Zuzik and John Schmitt.
Vaughn earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University, and two Associate degrees in Jazz Performance and General Business from Mesa Community College.
*Ryan plays Fat Congas Cajons exclusively.