The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards just announced their nominees for this year and Ryan has been nominated for 2010 Drummer of the Year.

Ryan just wrapped up his 13th year performing with Streetlife, the NBA house band for the Milwaukee Bucks. During this season, Streetlife backed up American Idol finalist and 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville artist Danny Gokey on October 31st, 2009 for his halftime show.

Ryan's musical talents can also be heard on his recently released CD, Sentido, co-produced with Peter Mac, which blends Contemporary and Latin Jazz with organic percussive elements.