LUMA KNOTTY

Luma Knotty will bring you on an illuminated musical journey, serving up an original blend of guitar-driven funk, rock, and reggae.

Hailing from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Luma Knotty continues to evolve while honoring its diverse musical roots. Founded in 2017 by guitarist and lead singer Ryan Patrick, the band fuses Ryan's background in blues and funk rock with formal training from McNally Smith College of Music and years of experience in roots reggae. Luis on Keys adds further depth, drawing from roots in various Latin styles, gospel, and jazz to help shape the groups eclectic sound.

Luma Knotty is a two-time Wisconsin Area Music Award winner (2019, 2024) in the World category and the recipient of the 2025 Bay Area Music Award in the Latin/World/Reggae/Ska category. In September 2024, the band released their third album, Favorite Dream, available on all major music platforms. The band toured to the Pacific Northwest this spring, marking their first national tour.

Luma Knotty has opened for such bands as: EN Young, Boulevards, Sophistafunk, and Baba Commandant & The Mandingo Band. They play such events as: Mile of Music, Electric City Experience in Kaukauna, Oshkosh Main Street Music Fest, All Bands on Deck Music Festival in Green Bay, Badger State Brewing Summer Concert Series, Levitt Amp Stevens Point Music Series, Vibin' in the Pines Music Festival in Rosholt, World Naked Bike Ride Milwaukee, and Bastille Days in Milwaukee, as well as featured numerous times on 105.7 WAPL and WCZR Code Zero Radio.

Ryan Patrick on guitar/vocals

Luis on Keys on keyboards

Garrett Wons on saxophone

Pedro Aguilar on bass

Eric Johnson on drums