The Simpson Trio is a soul blues band that swings. Growing up in Memphis, Ryan heard a variety of great music, from blues to rock-a-billy to Memphis soul to jazz. He was also able to meet, learn from, and perform with many great Memphis musicians. The blues is the foundation of everything the Trio plays, and whether the Trio is playing Otis Redding, Al Green, or Curtis Mayfield, the blues can always be heard.