Ryan Sweezey is a singer/songwriter from just outside of Boston, Mass., currently based in Burlington, Vt. His acoustic-based pop/rock draws on a variety of influences from several decades. His favorite artists, who come out heavily in his songs, are Augustana, Counting Crows, Matt Nathanson and Matchbox Twenty. Other major influences include Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones and the Allman Brothers. Blending together these elements with his own style, Sweezey shows a level of maturity in his writing, lyrically and musically, well beyond his years. He also displays an impressive amount of musicality built up over several years of relentless performing. 

His 2017 EP Starting Over was recorded in Boston with George Woods, and has received radio airplay on The PointFM in Vermont. He released a series of acoustic EPs called Meadowlark Sessions in 2020, created with studio time received for winning the 2019 Advance Music Singer/Songwriter Contest at Higher Ground.

In 2022, Ryan released his latest album Out Searching. In the same year, Ryan was nomiated for Male Performer of the Year at the New England Music Awards (NEMA). He was also nominated by NEMA for “Best in State - Vermont” in 2018, 2019, and 2021.

In addition to his solo work, Ryan is also currently a member of Shake/Jesse Agan Band and Jesse Agan’s Tribute to Queen. Shake won the 2022 Seven Daysies Award for Best Local Pop Group in Vermont.

When not playing music, Ryan enjoys playing and watching hockey, skiing, and diving deep into the trivia of Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.