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About Ryan
A native of Belcourt, ND, Ryan Keplin has established his reputation as a distinctive left-handed fiddle player and entertainer, astonishing crowds wherever he plays. His spectacular shows feature a mixture of fiddle music and singing, leaving his audiences wanting to hear more each time.
Musical Influences
Ryan’s musical interests began as a young child. He found inspiration in the music of fiddle greats like Andy Desjarlais, Reg Bouvette, and Graham Townsend. Today, the multi-talented entertainer can play not only the fiddle, but also the acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, mandolin, and piano.
Performances
Ryan has performed at various events and festivals in the U.S. and Canada, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., The Homesteaders Festival near Nashville, Tennessee, MetisFest at the International Peace Gardens, Norsk Hostfest in Minot, ND, Asham Stomperfest in Manitoba, and the famous Back to Batoche Festival in Saskatchewan.
With an extensive musical background, Ryan has shared the stage with well-known entertainers including Moe Bandy, The Bellamy Brothers, Mark Chesnutt, Rory Feek, Kevin Costner, Julie Roberts, Leona Williams, Doug Kershaw, Jo-El Sonnier, Eddy Raven, Reg Bouvette, Darren Lavallee, Clint Dutiaume, John Arcand, and Calvin Vollrath, to name a few.
Accolades
In 2011, Ryan was inducted into the International Fiddlers Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is a result of his musical accomplishments and commitment, dedicating the award to his Canadian and American fans and friends. He also received the 2011 Adult of the Year award in his hometown of Belcourt, ND.