Ian Ridenhour at 185 King Street

Ian Ridenhour is a fifteen-year-old drummer/keyboardist, singer/composer. Since joining the African drumming group Djoliba Jr. at age four, Ian has expanded his musical accomplishments to include rock, funk, jazz, classical, and choral music. A multiple award-winning performer, Ian played in a number of bands on the Bismarck music scene, including Blind Mice, Hex Radio, and Tigirlily, and he regularly performs as a solo artist and bandleader. Ian was nominated in three categories at the 2015 North Dakota Music Awards–Best Percussionist, Best Keyboardist, and Best High School Band (which he won!)
He has recently relocated to the Asheville, NC area. Check him out–according to jazz legend Jimmy Cobb, “in a couple of minutes, he’s gonna be a monster!” His new album Quietly Making Noise is out now.