Lyn Ryan

McKenna

Lyn Ryan McKenna’s musical journey began at an early age, demonstrating a rare and natural talent across multiple instruments. She started playing piano at age four, studying for eight years, while also teaching herself ukulele and guitar. By eight, she had already picked up the saxophone, setting the foundation for a dynamic and diverse musical career.

By 12, Lyn was already performing professionally on saxophone and piano, showcasing a maturity beyond her years. At 17, she took center stage with her first solo accordion performance, adding yet another instrument to her impressive repertoire. She also plays the steel pan, further expanding her musical versatility.

Lyn’s passion for both performance and education led her to start teaching professionally at 16, a role she has continued throughout her career. She has taught and studied at the prestigious Interlochen National Music Camp in Michigan and is a graduate of the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy.

Her academic journey includes studying saxophone performance at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), as well as attending the Hartt School (University of Hartford) and Berklee College of Music, before earning her degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Throughout her career, Lyn has performed, toured, and recorded with over 40 bands across multiple genres, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and in-demand musician.

She has studied under some of the most legendary names in saxophone, including Grover Washington Jr., Lynn Klock, Donald Sinta, Joe Viola, and Frederick Hemke. For 15 years, she toured across the U.S. and the Caribbean as a member of Changes in Latitudes, a nationally recognized Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Additionally, Lyn served in military bands, further showcasing her adaptability and professionalism.

Her collaborations include sharing the stage and recording with renowned artists such as Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band), Charles Neville (Neville Brothers), Peter Tork, Nadirah Shakoor, Doyle Grisham, and Amy Lee (from Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band), among many others.

Lyn continues to captivate audiences, performing with her husband, Guy Wallis, in their duo Lemon Sky Island, as well as playing with Jordan Hernandez and The Quintessentials, bringing her deep passion for jazz and timeless music to life.

Guy

Wallis

Guy Wallis is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, educator, and live/studio engineer with a dynamic career spanning touring, recording, and performance production. His musical journey has taken him from New England to the Caribbean, performing in theaters, nightclubs, and even aboard Disney cruises.

Throughout his career, Guy has shared the stage with legendary artists, including Charles Neville (Neville Brothers), and performed with The Fabulous Heavyweights as well as Changes in Latitudes, the renowned Jimmy Buffett tribute band, alongside members of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.

Beyond performing, Guy is deeply involved in music education and sound engineering, bringing his expertise to both live productions and the studio.

Now based in Savannah, GA, he continues to inspire audiences with his talent, collaborating on projects that celebrate the rich traditions of jazz, rock, and island-inspired music.

Dan

Patterson

Dan Patterson is a versatile artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and assistant audio engineer at Music Artist Pipeline in McRae-Helena, GA. In just a few years, he has made TV and radio appearances, showcasing his talents across multiple bands and genres.

A natural musician from an early age, Dan began playing piano at three, later mastering guitar, bass, and drums. His passion led him to write, arrange, and record a self-produced blues-rock album, demonstrating his deep understanding of blues, R&B, rock, jazz, funk, fusion, and gospel.

Since September 2024, Dan has been the drummer for Jordan Hernandez & The Quintessentials, occasionally filling in on bass. He has also performed with The Page Brothers Band, Out Past Nashville, Aaron Tanner, Ella Speed, Zeke Keanum, Anna Beth Gay, Lindsey Morris, and the MooLaa Band, both on stage and in the studio. Some of these acts have charted in country and blues music and opened for major industry names.

Most recently, Dan performed with The Page Brothers, opening for 2024 American Idol finalist Will Moseley, further cementing his status as an artist on the rise.

Brandon

Miller

Brandon Miller is a percussionist specializing in drum set  performance and education.  

Initially trained by his father, Philly Pops principal percussionist  Ken Miller, Brandon also studied with Carl Mottola and Tommy  Igoe, and attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. While in  middle and high school he played in local community theater and  high school musical theater productions and jazz bands. At age  14 he performed with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops in a solo  capacity as well as with the orchestra.  

In the New York City area he performed and recorded with various  rock bands including Acts Magdalena, Phoebus and Dint, the kids  rock sensation The Fuzzy Lemons, and the experimental jazz  outfit XBOP, which he co-founded with multi-instrumentalists Will  Arvo and Daniel Carter, and bassist Jon Roberds. He also  continued working in musical theater with the acclaimed  production company, Hoboken Children’s Theater.  

Brandon has performed on such stages as The Academy of Music  and Pearson-Hall Theatre in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall and  CBGB’s in New York City. Since moving to Savannah, he has  played in the pit for many of SCAD’s musicals, and on the road  with The Madhatters and Changes In Latitudes. 

He teaches drum set in a variety of settings, from private lessons  in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, to The Rock School  summer camp in New York. In addition to teaching music, he is  also a homeschool educator who teaches history, science and  current events to middle and high school age groups.  

Brandon currently resides in Savannah GA with his wife and  daughter. 

Ryan

Kelly

Ryan is a versatile bassist and guitarist based in Savannah. In the mid to late 1990s, he played bass with Dayroom, an Athens-based band formed by University of Georgia students. Known for their eclectic sound blending alternative rock, funk, and progressive rock,

Dayroom released three albums: Perpetual Smile (1994), Contagious (1997), and Better Days (1999). The band became recognized for their DIY spirit and high-energy live performances, performing over 200 shows a year across the U.S. and Europe. Dayroom earned a strong following in the Southeast and beyond, drawing comparisons to bands like Barenaked Ladies and Talking Heads.

Now settled in Savannah with his family, Ryan enjoys performing with many of the city’s talented bands and shares the stage with his vocalist wife. Collaborating with Savannah’s vibrant music community is one of his greatest joys.