Live Music Happy Hour in Downtown Santa Rosa w/ Ryan Bobbett!

Live Music Happy Hour in Downtown Santa Rosa w/ Ryan Bobbett!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Barrel Proof Lounge! Join us for a fantastic happy hour filled with amazing tunes by the talented Ryan Bobbett. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking to unwind after a long day, this event is perfect for you! So grab your friends and head down to Downtown Santa Rosa for an evening of great music, good vibes, and delicious drinks. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!

Stick around after for our very popular comedy show at 8.

Hi, my name is Ryan Bobbett. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. I began my musical journey at an early age, teaching myself to play guitar and piano. I eventually learned to sing by taking voice lessons, singing in choirs, and participating in musicals. Almost immediately upon learning to play music, I began writing songs as a method of expressing my inner truth.

In high school I took my first theatre class and I was hooked. I fell in love with the stage and ended up performing in everything I could including plays, choir performances, Broadway musicals, and eventually opera.

After graduating from Durango High School, I began my musical career playing in local bands and performing in various theatre groups. I was the lead guitar player for the local hit band Blissen, before starting my own band Completely Untied. I soon moved to Reno where I got my degree in music from UNR, and then came back to my hometown to get my teaching license and master's degree in music from UNLV. I even taught choir in the school district for a few years. 

But things were just not quite working out for me. I never felt truly fulfilled sitting on the sidelines of my dream. I had spent all of my time on plan B and none of my time on plan A. It was then that I decided to commit my life to my first calling and deepest passion: songwriting and performing.

So I moved to Northern California. 

Sonoma County has always had a special place in my heart. I have been coming here since I was a kid and always thought I would one day wind up here for good. I couldn't be happier living in this beautiful, life-sustaining environment, sharing my music with all who will listen.

When I'm not busy writing songs and playing music, I love to eat healthy foods, play with my cat, and run very long distances. I believe that my body is my instrument, and the better I take care of it, the better the music will be that comes out of it.

After completing two demo albums, Cold Coffee and Catharsis, I now spend most days in my musical sanctuary Barn Yard Studios, working on my first full-length album. My newest material is an eclectic fusion of folk, blues, jazz, and hip hop. It is full of beautiful harmonies and even more beautiful dissonances, just like life.

I recently began a new chapter in my life with my 100 gold star journey. I decided to play 100 open mics and give myself a gold star for each one. These stars go on my guitar as a reminder to myself of the journey before and ahead. I had always wanted to start playing open mics on a regular basis as the obvious starting point on my journey to share my music with the world. But procrastination is an insidious malady whose primary symptom is lack of self-realization.

After spending 20 years of not sharing my music with the world, I finally decided that now is the time to start doing just that. It is my sincere hope that my music brings you as much joy as it does to me.

Check out for all sorts of good times ahead!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, United States