Miner Brewing Music Series Presents: Clayton Ryan

Join us on Thursday, December 23 at 5:00 pm for a FREE concert in the Miner Brewing Co. Taproom. Clayton Ryan makes his way to Hill City to perform!

About Clayton Ryan:
Born in the high plains of Arizona, raised on the Iowa prairie, and steeped in the rugged, kind hearts of the Midwest, Clayton Ryan has found a unique voice that celebrates the beautiful struggle of life. His music is often inspired by his blue collar experiences, from bartender to railroad worker and every odd job in between, and of the lives of those he’s met along the way.

A versatile multi-instrumentalist, he was writing and performing from a very young age, competing in national blues competitions, and winning awards and recognition in the jazz and blues idioms. Now, he has honed a sound that is seared with twangy, spaghetti western guitars, thundering drums, and a howling voice that echoes of the golden age of soul music. The energy of his live shows is made two-fold by his massive, looming stature that has given him the nickname “The Singing Mountain.”

Clayton has worked and opened for acts such as Jalan Crossland, Koe Wetzel, Cristina Vane, Walking Papers, Chad Elliott, and Celtic Woman. He has made appearances at The Des Moines Art Festival, Feelin’ Sour? Funk Festival, The Iowa State Fair, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Wild Bill Days, CaveFest X, and Iowa Public Radio. His song, “Wishful Thinking” made the list for DMUSA Music Mix 2018, featuring 13 prominent Iowa songwriters