Bio - Musical
Ryan Carney is a distinguished figure in the Fox Valley music community known for his artistic versatility, effortlessly blending classical elegance with the energy of contemporary genres. His performances have captivated audiences in settings as varied as orchestras, jazz ensembles, rock bands, and intimate solo showcases. Ryan Carney is a cellist, bassist and music educator with over 35 years of experience studying and performing diverse styles of music. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Music Performance and also of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University with a Master of Music, Ryan concentrated on classical and jazz string bass performance. Carney primarily studied with Greg Sarchet (Chicago Lyric Opera), John Floeter (Chicago Sinfonietta, Joffrey Ballet, Elgin Symphony, Lake Forest Symphony, Grant Park Symphony), Marlene Rosenberg, Bruce Bransby (Kansas City Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic ) and many others. Ryan has performed with countless professional ensembles including the Rockford Symphony, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Polish-American Symphony, Kishwaukee Symphony, Chicago Classic Symphony, among others.
NOAH GABRIEL TRIO:
Carney primarily performs throughout the Fox Valley and western suburbs of Chicago with The Noah Gabriel Trio. With over 14 albums produced, Singer-songwriter, Noah Gabriel is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters on the local music scene. Ryan Carney blends an improvisational layer of cinematic cello to Noah's music, adding distortion and wah pedals at times to give it an unpredictable sprit that's more in tune with the likes of Jimmy Page, or Jimi Hendrix on lead guitar. Christopher Palmerin bridges it all together with a cajon kit that keeps the groove tight and light. The Trio performs much of Noah's original portfolio in addition to some of our favorite tunes by The Beatles, Chris Cornell, Tears For Fears, Elton John, Pearl Jam and more.
PRIVATE TEACHING STUDIO:
Ryan has a 30 year history of teaching and inspiring young talent, working privately with cellists and bassists across the Fox Valley. Ryan’s students have accomplished a variety of personal successes not limited to most improved awards presented by their schools, community and school orchestra audition wins, chair advancements, placements in leading ensembles and division one solo ensemble competition performances and auditions for nationally recognized colleges and music institutions. Lesson plans are fully customized individually to each student to keep the learning process engaging, fun and prescriptive.
In 2018, Carney was the Associate Director for the Kaneland Youth Orchestra working with young musicians who lack music programs provided by their schools. Ryan leads free master classes and music clinics several times each year in schools and around the Fox Valley community. For many students, masterclasses provide their first opportunity to perform as a soloist. Music is a healing power that can have astonishing effects on the brain. It can bridge speech patterns together and help to balance emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Ryan works with kids of all ages and talents.
FOX VALLEY JAMMERS CLUB:
In the Spring of 2022, Carney launched a private Facebook Group called Fox Valley Jammers Club with the intention of connecting all the local musicians who enjoy participating and supporting the ever-growing open mic and open jam scene throughout the Fox Valley from Elgin to Oswego and Yorkville to Naperville. The group has grown to nearly 2,000 private members in it's first two years and continues to grow daily. Members enjoy networking, coordinating about open mic/jam events, songs, projects, collaborations, local show announcements and more. We are a supportive group that fosters positivity and encouragement among our members. As FVJC grows, so do each of the supportive businesses that host events regularly. As of Q1/2025, over 24 local establishments host repeating open jam/mic events. For details and schedule of events, please visit the group.
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Antony And The Tramps
@lostramps
Carney was a member of the Chicago-based band, Antony And The Tramps from 2012 up until the Covid pandemic in 2020. Tramps received great reviews for their sophomore album –Digital Arms. Richard Milne of Chicago’s WXRT radio broadcast honored the five-piece ensemble as being among the top 12 of the year (2016) and welcomed Tramps as a featured artist for his renowned weekly Local Anesthetic broadcast. Antony And The Tramps have released a documentary and numerous music videos with more in the works.
Prior to Covid, Antony And The Tramps had been packing venues and festivals including a debut at Milwaukee's 2016 Summerfest, a number of headlined XRT sponsored performances such as Chicago RibFest, Oak Park's Oaktoberfest, Taste of Chicago, sold out shows at some of Chicago's hottest venues including Lincoln Hall, House of Blues, Schubas and others. The musical caliber and songwriting flexibility of Antony And The Tramps is trademarked not only by their unusually artistic sounds with stratospheric electric energy, unpredictable instrumentation and beautifully layered three-part vocal harmonies, but also as a transformative acoustic ensemble. Tramps are best described as cinematic with extreme sensitivity and attention to detail.
In 2019, Antony And The Tramps released a new collection of songs called OUT OF TIME, featuring Carney on cello and bass. During this time, new songs with lyric videos were released via YouTube. Discover more at www.AntonyAndTheTramps.com
For Hire - Weddings/ Special Events
Treat your next gathering to the rich, expressive sounds of live cello performed by acclaimed local musician Ryan Carney. Whether for a wedding ceremony, private dinner party, a celebratory gathering, or an artful cocktail reception, Ryan's cello performance offers an atmosphere of refined beauty and unexpected delight. Ryan's repertoire is fun and elegant, spanning centuries — featuring everything from Baroque and classical masterpieces to jazz standards and beloved pop favorites by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, and more. His signature style often incorporates professional backing tracks, creating the full sound of an ensemble with the intimacy of a soloist.
Your musical experiences is fully customizable based on your event. Ryan often plays solo cello with professional pre-recorded backing tracks that sound like a full ensemble for accompaniment. This is a great budget-friendly option and the sound is fantastic, however, you can also select from your choice of instrumentation with other live instruments if you prefer more than solo cello with backing tracks. (Consider a cello & piano duo, or cello, piano & cajon trio, etc.). Ensembles can be assembled based on your preferences.
Adding live music to your event is more affordable than you might think and dramatically enhances the experience for your guests. If you're planning to host a truly memorable event, reach out for details and let's customize a musical approach that will make it impactful.
Ryan Carney, Le Carnivale Des Animaux - SD 480p
Elliot Waits For No One
@ElliottWaitsForNoOne
Elliott Waits For No One, (EWFNO) is an alternative rock band comprised of many different dynamics & personalities from different regions. EFWNO released their latest full length album in 2020, featuring Ryan Carney on cello for three tracks; Megalomaniac, Original Sin, and You Can't See Through Me.
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