Red Wing Arts Live!

Join us for live music on the 1st Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. Enjoy acoustic sets in our Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, creating a relaxed vibe while you wander the exhibit, check out the shop, or just hang out for a bit. Visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the evening as your schedule allows.

Featured on Sept 3: Ryan Sullivan

Ryan Sullivan has been playing acoustic guitar since the age of nine, when he discovered his mother’s Yamaha tucked away in the back of a coat closet. What began as childhood curiosity grew into a lifelong passion, shaped by years of lessons, informal jam sessions, and late-night campfire picking. 

In 2023, Ryan began performing professionally following his medical retirement from a career in law enforcement. Music quickly became both a creative outlet and a new path forward. Since then, he has established himself as a regular presence across the Midwest, with many performances rooted along the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley. 

Ryan plays three to four nights a week, bringing an engaging mix of original songs and thoughtfully chosen covers that span more than seven decades of music. His performances can be found in a wide range of settings—from restaurants, wineries, and breweries to bars, festivals, care centers, and private events—where his laid-back style and authentic sound resonate with diverse audiences.