Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band is the stage name of American Americana musician Ryan Davis. Davis is from Louisville, Kentucky [1] but is now based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. [2] Davis was formerly a member of the band State Champion. [3] Davis is also the founder of the record label Sophomore Lounge and co-founder of the music festival Cropped Out. [4]
After Davis' former band State Champion released their last album in 2018, Davis was unsure what to do next musically. Davis began making solo music and learning new instruments. [2] Davis emerged with his debut solo studio album, Dancing on the Edge, under the moniker "Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band". [4] The album received positive reviews. [5] [6] In 2025, Davis released his second album titled New Threats from the Soul on July 25. [7] [8] [9]