RYAN GIBB
Ryan Gibb is a vibrant, genre-fluid musician known for turning every performance into a moment. A Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts graduate receiving his degree from Sir Paul McCartney he began on London’s West End before moving into mainstream stages and prime-time TV projects with names like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am.
Recently, he opened for Robbie Williams at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena and London’s British Summer Time Festival. Today, Ryan performs globally for leading luxury brands and curated audiences.
What keeps you in love with what you do?
The great people, clients, brands, companies I get to work with and the amazing places I get to perform, all over the world. I love the fact that every week is different and every performance is different it feels like I never do the exact same show twice which keeps things fun and interesting. I feel very lucky that I get to do what I absolutely love!
What song still teaches you something each time you sing it?
You don’t know me by Ray Charles. It evokes a different feeling every time I perform it. Sometimes it’s subconscious and other times when I really listen to the lyrics it makes me feel something totally different. These songs are special.
Best gift you’ve ever received?
My first keyboard. It was a Casio and was battery powered and only had around 20/30 keys. I remember it vividly and it clearly started me on a journey that has taken me through some amazing experiences in life and music.
What’s the soundtrack to your life lately?
It’s always an eclectic mix - depending on the time of day or what I’m doing. I love some jazz in the morning, but of 80’s rock for the gym and then my guilty pleasure is always Yacht rock (Michael McDonald, Toto, Steely Dan etc…) I like listening to music that has been suggested based on my original songs as well.
A creative you would love to collaborate with (dead or alive)?
That’s such a tough question as there are so many - Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder etc…I would also love to do a dual piano performance with Billy Joel and his band at his residency in Madison Square Garden in New York.
