Duck Ryan began playing bluegrass banjo in college when they joined the Pellissippi State Community College bluegrass program. Duck’s interest in various genres and styles comes through in their eclectic and thoughtful songwriting and energetic stage presence. Duck’s role within Blue Ridge Gathering includes songwriting, banjo and guitar, lead and harmony vocals and social media and community outreach. Outside of BRG Duck can be seen collaborating with other Knoxville musicians and artists creating a more vibrant and supportive community.

Ryan Dunaway is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter from Nashville, TN. He is primarily a fiddle player and he enjoys learning and performing in various musical styles, from old time and folk to jazz and avant garde. He is a mechanical engineer at Hologram Electronics in Knoxville, TN. He also loves to ride and build bicycles. He is a founding member of Blind House.