Happy Holidays! You can catch me this coming year with On Easy Street jazz group and Benton & McKay acoustic duo and Mangione & Benton Jazz as well as some possible reunions for The Voodoo Blues in addition to some solo shows!
Welcome
Ryan Benton is a pianist, guitarist and vocalist performing solo, duo and band shows throughout Northern VA, Western MD, Southern PA and Washington DC areas. A trained musician with a degree in music from James Madison University, Ryan has been performing blues, pop, jazz and rock in acoustic and electric acts for over 25 years. Ryan is currently performing shows in his eclectic, solo acoustic act on vocals/piano/guitar featuring a crowd pleasing mix of favorites from the 60's to today as well as blues, southern rock classics and original music. Check out Ryan playing with The Voodoo Blues, Benton and Mckay, Mangione and Benton Jazz as well as solo and with other groups. Ryan has been a staple in the MD and NoVA music circles for over a decade now, and always looks forward to the opportunity bring the joy of great music to new audiences.
What's up these Days!!??? 2021
Ok, stay tuned to this site and the events calendar to see what Ryan Benton is doing next. There are a lot of gigs coming up this Summer of 2021 as we start to slowly pull away from the pandemic! Everybody stay safe, we're almost there!
Currently playing with Mangione & Benton Jazz doing straight ahead jazz and jazzy renditions of soul and pop tunes.
I've also been playing Bass guitar with the Virginia HipNecks and have upcoming gigs and will have more this summer.
And, because a lot of us musicians can't help ourselves, I'm also playing and sitting in a lot on keys and vocals with Form of Expression with the great Fernando Thompson on guitar and vocals. I'll be doing a lot more with this band, mixing some of The Voodoo Blues material with FOE's awesome mix of originals, rock, funk, jazz fusion, etc.
I've also got a few gigs this Spring/Summer with Benton & McKay with my friend and fellow musician Casey McKay on Bass and Vocals. We always have a blast and people seem to love our wide range of tunes covering everything from 80's to country.
As always, watch for impromptu appearances, like the upcoming blues festival with Rule G on May 15.
I hope you'll get to see my son on Sax this Summer too when he gets home from college.
The Voodoo Blues records first album this coming February!
The Voodoo Blues is set to record its first Album starting this February, 2017 at The Sound studios in Hagerstown, MD. We're planning on 12 songs with at least 8 original compositions. Expect a funky, bluesy, soulful, boogie woogie New Orleans happy Bon Temps experience.
The album should be available by late Spring 2017.
More to come!
The album should be available by late Spring 2017.
More to come!
Cajun Fest at Breaux Vineyards this weekend!
Join The Voodoo Blues this Saturday, June 11th at Breaux Vineyards for the 19th Annual Cajun Fest and Crawfish Boil! Event is from 11am-6pm and we play from 11:30am-3pm. It's going to be Bon Temps blast so come on out!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1002760993131452/
Breaux Vineyards this Friday
Going to get people movin' and groovin' this Friday at Breaux Vineyards, 5-9pm. Special Guest Chris Harry B Crawford on drums! https://www.facebook.com/events/650463195094167/
March Madness for Ryan Benton and The Voodoo Blues
Saturday 3/5/16 - The Voodoo Blues at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville VA 1-4pm
Saturday 3/12/16 - Ryan Benton on piano (plenty of Irish Tunes added in honor of St. Pat's!) at Terra Nebulo Vineyards, Waterford VA 1-4pm
Saturday 3/19/16 - The Voodoo Blues at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville VA 1-5pm
Thursday 3/31/16 - The Voodoo Duo at Firestone's Culinary Tavern, Frederick, MD 10pm-1am
Sunday 3/20 to Sunday 3/27 - On Vacation for Spring Break! See ya when I'm back for the 31st show!
Saturday 3/12/16 - Ryan Benton on piano (plenty of Irish Tunes added in honor of St. Pat's!) at Terra Nebulo Vineyards, Waterford VA 1-4pm
Saturday 3/19/16 - The Voodoo Blues at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville VA 1-5pm
Thursday 3/31/16 - The Voodoo Duo at Firestone's Culinary Tavern, Frederick, MD 10pm-1am
Sunday 3/20 to Sunday 3/27 - On Vacation for Spring Break! See ya when I'm back for the 31st show!
Terra Nebulo Grand Opening Saturday February 6th
This Saturday, February 6th The Voodoo Blues plays at the grand opening of beautiful Terra Nebulo Vineyards in Waterford, VA. 1-5pm, Mardis Gras theme with Cajun Food where we'll be playing tons of bon temps Mardis Gras music to accompany the wine. http://www.terranebulo.com/
Catch a variety of shows in January!
January 9th, Saturday - The Voodoo Blues at Jojo's Restaurant and Taphouse, Frederick, MD 9pm-1am (come out for T-shirts and be in our video!)
January 16th, Saturday - Ryan Benton Trio at Palio Ristorante, Leesburg, VA 7pm-10pm - Jazz, funk, blues and oldies, a great time!
January 23rd, Saturday - Ryan Benton solo at Waredaca Brewing Company, Laytonsville, MD 5pm-8pm - a lot of bluegrass-y guitar at this show!
January 16th, Saturday - Ryan Benton Trio at Palio Ristorante, Leesburg, VA 7pm-10pm - Jazz, funk, blues and oldies, a great time!
January 23rd, Saturday - Ryan Benton solo at Waredaca Brewing Company, Laytonsville, MD 5pm-8pm - a lot of bluegrass-y guitar at this show!
Solo at Cajun Experience this Saturday 12/5/15
Come on out and hear me do my best Dr. John impression doing solo piano and vocals at The Cajun Experience in Leesburg, VA this Saturday, December 5th 7-10pm.
www.cajunxp.com
www.cajunxp.com
November Saturday shows coming up
On Saturday November 7th from 7-10pm, get on out to The Cajun Experience in Leesburg, VA for some NOLA Funk and blues by The Voodoo Blues! Most likely we'll be inside for this show unless the weather is unseasonably great!
On Saturday, November 14th The Voodoo Blues will be at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, VA. A beautiful place with fantastic wines and a French Quarter theme! What could be better? 1-4pm.
On Saturday, November 14th The Voodoo Blues will be at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, VA. A beautiful place with fantastic wines and a French Quarter theme! What could be better? 1-4pm.
Benton & McKay at Loudoun Brewing Company
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Loudoun Brewing Company, 310 East Market Street , Leesburg, VA
Benton & McKay play First Friday in Leesburg at Loudoun Brewing Company, your favorite and best neighborhood brewery! Rock, Funk, Blues, Country, etc. and a good time will be had by all, and Smiling Tummy Thai food truck! 6-9pm, Friday, July 1.
Benton & McKay at Waredaca Brewing Company
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Waredaca Brewing Company, 4017 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Benton & McKay bring the foot-stomping, eclectic mix of Rock, Blues, Funk and Country to beautiful Waredaca Brewing in Laytonsville, MD from 5-8pm on Saturday, July 2nd!
Benton & McKay at 8 Chains North Winery
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8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Ln, Waterford, VA 20197
Benton & McKay bring their fun blend of everything from rock to blues to country and funk to beautiful 8 Chains North Winery in Waterford on Saturday, July 9th from 2-5pm. Great wines, friendly staff and beautiful scenery!
Mangione and Benton Jazz trio at Maggie Malick Wine Caves
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Maggie Malick Wine Caves, 12138 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132
Mangione & Benton play with vocalist Madeline Miller for an afternoon of great jazz at Maggie Malick Wine Caves from 1-5pm on Saturday, July 23rd. Come out for great wine, tunes and company!
Benton & McKay with Jess Schultzaberger at private party at Old Georgetown Swim Club. 6-9pm