A Northeast songwriter weaving authentic Americana tales through powerful performances.
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Enjoy an entire set by the Ryan Fitzsimmons Band, featuring Tom Bianchi, Jim Larkin, and Laurence Scudder.
Joppa Jam - Every Last Sunday at Newburyport Brewery
Jim Larkin (guitar, drums, bass + vox), Scott Cornielle (bass), and Ryan with special guests
Toad Show - August 18, 2023
Jim Larkin (guitar + vox), James Cohen (drums), Scott Cornielle (bass), and Ryan rocked Toad. With Toad’s future uncertain, it was a night to remember!
Toad Reunion Show - May 26, 2023
The old band reunited for an epic Toad gig, partying like it’s the mid-2010s. A celebration of hallowed ground!
1B Collaborative Show - March 2, 2023
Ryan and Greg Klyma performed at Lawrence Community Access Television studio, supporting Aaron Tornberg’s music initiatives in Lawrence, MA.
Outdoor Show - October 3, 2021
Laurence Scudder, Jim Larkin, and Ryan reunited for an outdoor show, bringing friends together through music after a long year.
Older News (2011–2021)
Outdoor Show - July 25, 2021
Ryan, Laurence Scudder, and Jim Larkin performed in-person after a hiatus, with Laurence also playing a solo set.
Atwoods Tavern with The Loaners
Ryan and The Loaners (Laurence Scudder, Erik White, Ian Goldstein, Jim Larkin, Matt Pie Beaulieu) rocked Atwoods Tavern in Cambridge on May 31st.
The Loaners at The Spire and WUMB
The Loaners performed at The Spire Center (April 13th) with Danielle Miraglia and others, and at The Burren (April 19th) for a WUMB live simulcast.
Stubblebine Lutherie Acoustic Show
Ryan returned to his folk roots at Stubblebine Lutherie on December 17th with Ian Goldstein (mandolin) and Laurence Scudder (viola), playing holiday standards.
Halloween Bash Tradition at Lizard Lounge
The annual Halloween bashes at Lizard Lounge, a tradition with Tom Bianchi, featured all-star lineups including Danielle Miraglia, Greg Klyma, and others, with costumes and spooky vibes (e.g., 9th bash in 2014, 10th in 2015).
Red Line Roots Recognition
The band was voted “Favorite Local Bad Ass Rock n Rollers” in the Red Line Roots Recognition poll, a proud moment in Boston’s music scene.
New England Americana Festival
Ryan and the band performed at Club Passim during the New England Americana Festival (e.g., September 2013, 2012), celebrating Boston’s roots music community.
Collaborations with Danielle Miraglia
Ryan and Danielle Miraglia shared stages at venues like Sandywoods Center (December 2013) and The Narrows (January 2012), blending solo and collaborative sets.
Citizen Slim Debut
Ryan and Greg Klyma launched Citizen Slim at Atwoods (August 2014), with Chris DeSanty (drums) and Joe Klompus (bass), focusing on electric vibes.
Toad Performances
Ryan played multiple Toad shows, including solo sets (March 2012), band gigs (June 2012), and fronting the Baker Thomas Band (August 2013).
Cold Sky Release and Promotion
*Cold Sky* was released in 2011, with CD launches at Lizard Lounge (September 2011), Syracuse (October 2011), and Rhode Island (November 2011). Promotional efforts included WERS 88.9 (March 2012) and Club Passim (June 2013).
Kickstarter Success for Cold Sky
The *Cold Sky* Kickstarter campaign succeeded in April 2011, funding the album’s production, with pre-release downloads sent to backers in August 2011.
Media and Videos
Ryan shared new content, including a live “One Second” recording (January 2013), videos of “Your State of Mind” and “Haley Wall” (2012), and a cover of Greg Klyma’s “Helen Rose” for Cover Your Friends (December 2011).
YouTube Channel | Vimeo ChannelAbout Ryan
Ryan Fitzsimmons has steadily built a reputation as one of the Northeast’s most compelling songwriters. Over the past 10 years, Ryan has woven his way throughout New England, creating a strong presence in a number of the local music scenes. While living in Providence, RI, the Providence Phoenix awarded him the title of Best Male Vocalist. His latest release, Cold Sky, produced by David "Goody" Goodrich, captures his dynamic live performances in a recorded format.
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