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BIO/GEAR

RYAN McGARVEY
PROUDLY ENDORSES:

Ryan McGarvey has not only gained a  international fan base,

but admiration from his personal idols as well. 

In Ryan's luminous career he has had the honor and  pleasure of sharing the bill  with such top name act's such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck,B.B.King, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many-many more.

His albums have recieved accolades from around the world. With rave reviews complimenting everything from his fiery guitar chops, which range from everything from delta slide to heavy rock, to his unique vocals, and mature songwriting skills, Ryan McGarvey's live shows will leave you breathless and wanting more. Absorbing influences from everything  from early delta blues, classic hard rock, to more contemporary blues/rock artist's of today & more.  In 2010 Ryan and his band were hand chosen out of some 4,000+ bands (worldwide) to perform a set at  Eric Clapton's “Crossroads Guitar Festival” in Chicago..Ryan was asked by Clapton & Co. to return for a performance at the  2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas (granted they pulled it off while mid tour across Europe).  McGarvey had a standing offer to appear at the 2023 Crossroads in Los Angelas, but unfortunately was unable to perform (That year). Ryan has  been featured in magazines such as Guitar World, Music Connection, Premier Guitar Magazine,  Gitarist, 

Music & Musicians Magazine, Bluesmagazine, Rock Tines, Blues Review, etc.. In 2013 he was  named “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player Magazine’s annual “Readers Choice Awards” .  After many other countless accolades (including reaching “Hall Of Fame” status in th “European Blues Awards” after being voted "Best Guitarist" many years in a row.)  With a solid rhythm section frequently consisting of A list performers such as Logan Miles Nix (John 5), Brant Leeper (WC Clark, Coco Montoya), and legendary bassist  Carmine Rojas (David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Joe Bonamassa, etc),  Ryan McGarvey and his band are embarking on a new/ exciting,adventure  with their long awaited comeback album , and national/international tours being arranged currently. Ryan McGarvey is constantly evolving and spreading his loyal  worldwide fan base...

Don't miss your chance to catch them in a town near you!

 


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© 2025 Ryan McGarvey. Forward In Reverse Music.

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