RYAN ALLEN of BANDELIER
GROUP BIO
Tulsa-based folk-rock band Bandelier formed in the summer of 2010. Bandelier is composed of Ryan Allen, a classically trained pianist and songwriter, drummer and Pawnee Nation member Nathan Wilson, bassist Rusty Rowe, guitarist Will Gibson, and multi-instrumentalists Jake Dodson and Clay Grogan. Their sophomore album Westhope was released in 2023. Stretching their sound in a new direction, their next endeavor will be an American roots-inspired chamber composition.
ARTIST PROJECT INFO
"Six Stars – Song for the Pawnee," will showcase the profound collaboration between songwriter Ryan Allen and percussionist Nathan Wilson. Rooted in a mutual passion for American roots music and inspired by Smithsonian Folkways recordings, Allen and Wilson blend folk-rock with chamber music elements, featuring guest musicians on cello, viola, violin, and pedal steel. Set for digital release and a live fundraiser in Tulsa, the composition supports the Pawnee Nation Learning Center and reflects Bandelier’s dedication to musical tradition, innovation, and community enrichment.
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