Clayton Ryan

In the ghost town of Spokane, South Dakota, you'll find a lonely grave. It's the final resting place of James Shepard who, as legend has it, was shot down in cold blood over a worthless silver claim.Clayton Ryan was inspired by Shepard's story during a visit to the Spokane ghost town. He teamed up with Tom Frear to write their new single the "Watchman of Spokane."

In 2021, Rapid City artists Clayton Ryan and Hannah Drewitz submitted their Tiny desk entry. Ryan is now playing music full-time, playing bass with Brandon Jones Band. They have upcoming shows scheduled for Sturgis, Denver, and Brookings.

In The Moment … September 18, 2020 Show 905 Hour 1Before the pandemic, we had the privilege of meeting Clayton Ryan in our Rapid City studio for Moment in…

In this week's arts & lifestyle podcast, we hear music from Lane Putnam and Clayton Ryan, and reflect on the life of a renowned Native American journalist.

In The Moment ... March 13, 2020 Show 773 Hour 1There has been a lot of talk about the coronavirus this week on In The Moment. Those conversations will…