Ryan Zwanziger

Singer- Songwriter- Guitars

Founder and band leader... let's just hope he knows how to steer this thing! 

Native Minnesotan Ryan Zwanziger draws from a deep well of songwriting tradition, yet his delivery is entirely his own. By pairing a "slap ’n’ pop" acoustic technique with the raw grit of grunge and the soaring heart of gospel, he creates a uniquely versatile musical canvas.
​With a career spanning hundreds of performances—including SXSW and the Telluride Blues and Jazz Festival—Ryan has earned his place supporting heavyweights such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Lumineers, Dark Star Orchestra, and Devon Allman. Regardless of the genre, the constants in Zwanziger’s work remain the same: infectious hooks, refined craftsmanship, and a compelling lyrical voice. 

 

Rush River Delta is... 

An Original Rock Band from the Driftless Region of Western Wisconsin led by singer-songwriter Ryan Zwanziger. 

The Song is the Boss.

Rich Casey "Richie"

Bass Guitars

"Cap'n Cool" Co Founder and heartbeat of RRD.  A True student of his instument that has become a master of his craft. The tastiest dude around. Everything he plays has such feel and musical direction. Everybody loves Richie. 

Richie lends his talents to other lucky groups including The High 48's

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Ethan Moonshaker Steele "Moon"

Guitars - Vocals

The young buck in the group. "Cap'n Hook" Skilled well beyond his years this guy has a seemingly endless supply of licks and original ideas. Also growing everyday as a songwriter, the future looks bright for Rush River Delta with Moon in the mix!

Nancy "Bongos" Long

Drums - Vocals

An absolute powerhouse behind the kit! Like a human metronome we all get there safe and on time with Nance Pants driving the bus! Also possessing a true gift for crafting vocal harmonies, she's a secret weapon for any band and we couldn't be more pleased to have her with us! 

The secret is out about this secret weapon as she preforms in other groups such as JoJo Green. Click the button below to check out JoJo Green 

JoJo Green

Collaborators

"The Guru" Tim - Timmay! Caswell

Guitars, Keyboards, Lap Steele, Vocals... etc...

Tim Caswell can play it all! Absolutely no end to this man's talents and hard earned skills. Known to those who know as "The Guru" he's a wellspring of musical knowledge and limitless creator of sounds. Performing with other acts such as Left Wing Bourbon, Little Wing, and Always Late. Rush River Delta is truly blessed to have this guy on the bus!  

Side note... Do you like the sound of Slash's guitar on the G&R Appetite for Destruction Album?? Yeah... that was Tim's amp mod..  click the button below for his amps & electronics website

Caswell Amps

Mike Walk

Saxophone

Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Educator. This is a bad, bad man, ladies and germs... and an absolute blast to share a stage with! We are very fortunate to collaborate with this incredibly skilled musician!

Leader of "The Mike Walk Group" He has also performed with various well known music groups such as The Temptations, Idina Menzel, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Doc Severinson, The Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, JAZZMN Big Band, The Minnesota Orchestra (Pops), Bob Hope, The Good Bad and the Funky, Sister Sledge, Franki Valli, Gladys Knight, Myron Floren, Artie Shaw Band, the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, Rush River Delta, and others.

Click the button below for his website. 

Mike Walk