RyanandWillie

United States

Ryan and Willie are a remote songwriting duo founded in 2010. The duo consists of Ryan Waniata (vocals, guitar) and Willie Guy Arnot (multi-instrumentalist). They originally met and started working together while both were located in Nashville. Currently, Ryan resides in Oregon, and Willie Guy hangs his hat in Texas. What started as a couple of songwriters pitching songs to the Row evolved into something entirely different. Their shared love of country, blues, rock, folk, RnB, funk and jazz has driven them to explore where their writing can take them. They have released multiple EPs to date. Each explores a different genre. Their first EP, Amuse Boot (2021), showcases their lyrics backed by modern folk arrangements. On their follow-up EP, Fall in the Void (2022), they paid homage to their alternative and hard rock influencess. Their 3rd EP, Leave Me Here (2022), sees them changing directions once again with a group of country-flavored Americana songs. On their 4th EP, Sorta Blue