American Slang

Ryan is the front man and lead vocalist for American Slang. Growing up in Columbia, IL, he began showcasing his love for music in Concert Choir and Band. He later went on to do guest vocalist appearances at Songs for Soldiers and Tiny's Fest.

Ryan's musical influences include Blues, Country and Classic Rock. A few of his favorite artists are Muddy Waters, Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey. Favorite bands include Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pink FLoyd and Credence Clearwater Revival. 

Mike Scott plays rhythm and lead guitar and has been with American Slang since 2021. He grew up in the St. Louis area and has mostly played Blues and Classic Rock. Prior to joining American Slang he played in The Boulevard Blues Band.

Jon Bounds is the newest member of American Slang, playing lead and rhythm guitar and providing backing vocals. He grew up in Salem, Missouri, where he began playing guitar at age 12. In 1998, he moved to St. Louis and has played in multiple cover and original bands including Slapdragon, Glitterkiss, Surrender Dorothy, Souls Apart, Seventribe, and Deja-Vu. His favorite guitarists are Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Phil Collen.

Brian plays electric bass as well as stand up bass. He has played in a number of bands from Hardcore / Metal to funk, rock, and Rockabilly / Country. The bands he previously played in are Hit List, Where’s Charlie, Pirate Satellite, and the Oysters Rockabilly band out of Boston MA. 

Brian's favorite bass players are Billy Sheehan, Steve Harris, Jack Bruce, and Geddy Lee.

Andrew is the drummer and provides backup vocals for American Slang. Growing up in a small town in Southeast Missouri's Bootheel, he started playing drums at a young age and has enjoyed music of all genres ever since. Andrew has played in various bands since he was in college, including The Beer Pong Prophets, The Hollar, and Almost Always.