Ryan Allay – Ellipsis Album Release Show

Schedule

Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley, CA

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Ryan Allay is a singer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the Bay Area, originally from Ghana, West Africa. His music blends groove, warmth, and storytelling, pulling from classic soul, modern R&B, reggae, Jazz, and Afro-influenced rhythms. At the center of his work is a deep love for honesty, reflection, and connection. His songs explore themes of identity, faith, rest, love, and becoming, always with the intention of creating space for people to feel seen and grounded.
Ryan’s project, Ellipsis, centers on the idea of growth, becoming, and allowing space for the unfinished parts of life. The album explores themes of rest, overthinking, love, faith, and self-reflection, carried by warm grooves and thoughtful lyricism. For this special release performance, Ryan will present Ellipsis in an intimate, listening-room format—blending live instrumentation, storytelling, and moments of conversation to create an immersive and reflective experience for the audience.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.
Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
Thank you for your support!
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