Ryan Engelbert is a
songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist.

I've been drumming, writing songs, and playing guitar for nearly two decades. During that time, I've self-released and written original music, as well as performed at venues and festivals around the northeast US.

I'm currently writing, recording, and performing with my singer-songwriter group, Ryan Engelbert & the Little Victories, as well as with an upcoming unnamed instrumental project.

I’m also available for gigs, recording sessions, and songwriting collaborations.
See my booking page for contact information.
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Currently playing and recording with:
Ryan Engelbert & the Little Victories
A singer-songwriter group featuring myself on guitar alongside a revolving cast of wonderful musicians and friends.
I’ve released 4 albums, 2 EPs, and 5 singles of original music which is influenced by my love of both deeply expressive lyrical songs and instrumental, improvised compositions.

The Narrows
A rock trio with 3 distinct songwriters and musical influences ranging from jazz and blues to jam bands and ethereal guitar loops. After our first EP release “Cover in Words” in 2018, the band, which features Mike Landry on guitar and vocals and James Boone on bass, and myself on drums, has been writing and gigging in the New York City area.

Outside Themes
A modal, spiritual, and avant-garde jazz duo featuring James Boone on guitar and me on drums. Outside Themes incorporates elements of hip-hop, funk, rock, blues, Latin, psychedelic, dub, afrobeat, and more.

I’ve also played with:
Tina Lama
Rench (Gangstagrass)
Greg Schatz
Alex Battles
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Photography by Matthew Dimas
Album artwork by Charley Robinson