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Ryan Ahern, "The American King of Piano"Ryan has performed in over 80 countries since April 2008. World Champion Pianist, Ryan Ahern is one of the most captivating and amazing solo piano artists on the performance market today. His solo piano arrangements satisfy every diverse audience and cross nearly every genre and style of music from Broadway to Boogie-Woogie. His famous hand speed is mesmerizing to see, the blur of fingers while being razor sharp on the keys is unbelievable to witness. From the most pumpin' Boogie Woogie you have ever heard to the most romantically smooth ballads that make you melt into his atmosphere. His stage presence is immediate and powerful. His headliner show leaves you wanting more and feeling bonded with this endearing performer. The song arrangements are exciting, full, lush, and each seems to speak to every audience member. The Show even makes people who don't normally seek out piano music completely enthralled and drawn to it. It is simply the most amazing display of piano playing you will ever encounter. Not since the legendary Liberace has there been a piano show of this caliber. After a three and half year run in Las Vegas at the Fremont Street Experience, Ryan’s headliner show has been winning the hearts of millions of fans with his unique piano stylings around the world in sold out showrooms, large corporate events, and headliner showrooms on 7 different major cruise lines. When not on tour, Ryan can be found in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Los Angeles. MORE DETAILED BIOGRAPHY: Ryan Ahern has been performing professionally since the age of fourteen when he began entertaining at the prestigious Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas. Throughout his teens, Ryan was the house pianist at the Liberace Mansion and a featured act at hundreds of conventions and corporate events. After a few years of the private party circuit, Ryan began entering and winning many competitions such as: *Two-time recipient of the Crystal Piano Award. *First place winner of the Las Vegas International Search for Talent *Winner of the Suncoast Hotel 2nd Annual Talent Competition, *Two-Time 1st Place winner of the International Liberace Piano Competition produced by the Liberace Foundation and Museum. *Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year Award, by the South Bay Music Awards. *Las Vegas Live Award of Excellence *Featured Artist, American Entertainment Magazine. Ryan has designed and invented the only fully dedicated solo piano performance vehicle in the world, the PianoRig©, and was performing nightly at Universal Studios, Hollywood and The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV. Ryan is a graduate of Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts in Las Vegas, The Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, California, as well as a Screen Acting Major graduate of the New York Film Academy. Ryan has been pursuing his acting career hand in hand with his musical performance schedule since the age of 17. Ryan has appeared in countless television shows, commercials, and feature films. While being trained in comedic acting for over a decade, Ryan’s focus is Talk Show Hosting and Sitcom mediums of television. Ryan is also a very sought after show host for both live stage presentations as well as television. Ryan’s first instrument is the drums, which he has been playing since 7 years old and he is known among his peers as the “other Dave Weckl”. Among piano and drums, Ryan also plays several other instruments such as the Saxophone, Blues Harmonica, Ukulele, and even the Native Australian Didgeridoo. He also performs stand-up comedy in clubs across the nation. His stand up career began at the Improv Comedy Club on Melrose in Hollywood California at age 17, before he was old enough to legally perform there. Prior to his full time performance schedule, Ryan for years has been with Walt Disney Entertainment as a manager of music and musicians. In charge of show quality control, scheduling and overall Disney impact. Ryan is also a composer and has written full scores for full-length live stage shows, commercials, and films. Ryan’s narration and voice over career has recently awarded him the contracted exclusive voice of Tino the Turtle. "Tino Turtle Travels" is a series of children's books and animated motion picture series. Ryan narrates all of the audio-books, sings the theme songs, and is also the voice inside of the plush Tino toy. "I feel so lucky to be alive and to be able to make people laugh, smile, and help them create lasting memories. My goal in this life is to make the world a better place by bringing joy to my fans and showing them the world through my talents. And in doing so, remaining humbled, free of eccentricities, and genuinely grateful for all those who were a part of this magical journey. I shall continue to actively look for the opportunities to spread my talents across the globe. I have dedicated everything in my life to making my dream a reality. It is my pleasure."-Ryan Ahern Available Instrumentation for Ryan Ahern is Piano and up to a 9 piece orchestra. |