Ryan Raines

Ryan Raines

Dominic Fike, Jackii Kennedy, Independent

Born and raised in Key Largo, FL, Ryan Raines is a drummer and producer currently based in Los Angeles. Ryan grew up playing in rock bands through high school before studying under Leon Anderson at Florida State University. Ryan also attended the Ravinia Jazz institute studying under Rufus Reid, Billy Childs, and Nathan Davis.

Primarily a producer/songwriter, his musicality behind the boards translates behind the kit. Ryan's biggest drumming influences include Darren King, Marcus Gilmore, Aaron Steele, and Elvin Jones.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    The Green Turtle Jam every Thursday growing up. I learned to follow singer/songwriters when they played random 2/4 bars, and how to just generally roll with the flow.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    I'm inspired by anyone who consider themselves an "amateur" and just creates freely, like without caring. I mostly listen to ambient music right now- Ryuichi Sakamoto, William Basinski, Haruomi Hosono.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I've never played anything else!

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