Meet the band
Ryan Woodard
Conor Manning
Conor Manning
(Guitar/Vocals)
Ryan is a 18 year old from Santa Rosa, CA.
Fun facts about Ryan: Ryan plays piano, drums, bass, harmonica and Mandolin. At age 11 Ryan played with Buddy Guy here in Santa Rosa, CA. He has since been recognized for his talents by John Mayer & was featured in Guitar World Magazine Nov 2023. Ryan is an advocate for kids with special needs… as he was diagnosed at 3 with autism.
Conor Manning
Conor Manning
Conor Manning
(Drums)
Conor is a 19-year old from Santa Rosa, California. He began percussion in the 4th grade and realized he found his true passion, resulting in 9 years of school band.
Conor enjoys playing drums in the SRJC Jazz Combos, broadening his musical styles and techniques. He plans to complete his degree in Commercial Music this fall. He a
(Drums)
Conor is a 19-year old from Santa Rosa, California. He began percussion in the 4th grade and realized he found his true passion, resulting in 9 years of school band.
Conor enjoys playing drums in the SRJC Jazz Combos, broadening his musical styles and techniques. He plans to complete his degree in Commercial Music this fall. He also teaches percussion to all ages at Santa Rosa’s School of Rock. He loves both helping students hone their skills in individual lessons and instructing a group of young students
in a performance based program. Conor spends his free time working on side projects and collaborating with musician friends. He listens to a broad cross section of musical genres. Fun facts: Conor loves night walks in nature and is a horror film buff!
Chris bradley
Chris bradley
Chris bradley
'Uncle Chris Bradley'
(Bass Guitar)
Chris is the proud uncle to Ryan. Chris started playing bass at 18 when he bought his first guitar. He would play along to his favorite artists and taught himself to play. He would then go on to play locally with The Feud. From there he joined St. Peterbilt, a spin-off band from The Feud. After that he
'Uncle Chris Bradley'
(Bass Guitar)
Chris is the proud uncle to Ryan. Chris started playing bass at 18 when he bought his first guitar. He would play along to his favorite artists and taught himself to play. He would then go on to play locally with The Feud. From there he joined St. Peterbilt, a spin-off band from The Feud. After that he joined Del Novas, Mercuryville and Tarweed… all who still play together today.
Fun facts about Chris: Chris originally started playing drums in elementary school and played all the way through high school. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Sierra. Together they enjoy gardening, spending time with their families, stand up paddle boarding and camping at Mendocino. Chris also enjoys great beer and prides himself on being a beer connoisseur.
J Stewart
Chris bradley
Chris bradley
(Guitar)
Meet J Stewart, a 16-year-old guitar prodigy from Santa Rosa. With a musical journey spanning nine years, J's passion for guitar has only grown stronger. Initially trained in violin, he soon found his true calling in the six-stringed instrument. One of his favorite techniques is playing slide guitar, which adds a unique touch t
(Guitar)
Meet J Stewart, a 16-year-old guitar prodigy from Santa Rosa. With a musical journey spanning nine years, J's passion for guitar has only grown stronger. Initially trained in violin, he soon found his true calling in the six-stringed instrument. One of his favorite techniques is playing slide guitar, which adds a unique touch to his performances.This year, J had the privilege of sharing the stage with the renowned Charmaine Neville Band at the iconic Snug Harbor Jazz Club in New Orleans. When not making music, J explores other interests:
- Learning piano and bass guitar to expand his musical horizons
- Delving into history, fascinated by the stories of the past
- Enjoying comedy, particularly Ricky Gervais and Drew Lynch
- Hitting the slopes as an avid skier
- Savoring his favorite songs in moments of relaxation