Ryan Blevins - Ryan is from Chilhowie, Virginia. He is a superb mandolin player, winning first place in the category at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention (2009) and took a solid second place (2010). We at the Smyth County Jam are very proud to claim him as one of "our own." Ryan says “he plays banjo and guitar a little”. He is a Maintenance Ranger at Hungry Mother State Park. Ryan has been playing about five years. His father and brother play all the time; at present Ryan is not involved with one certain band. Ryan says he admires Adam Steffey for his musical ability.
