A Cosmic Evening with Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal
Join Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal for a night of expansive Cosmic Americana at Ranch Water. Fresh off one of the band’s strongest performances to date, Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal return with the full sonic arsenal in tow—soaring guitars, rich vocal harmonies, deep grooves, and the thunderous swirl of a real Leslie speaker pushing air through the room. Blending Americana roots, psychedelic textures, and improvisational energy, the band delivers a live experience that feels both powerful and unpredictable. Every show takes on a life of its own, moving from intimate storytelling to wide-open jams and driving peaks that keep the crowd locked in from start to finish. If you missed the last Ranch Water performance, here’s your chance to catch what everyone was talking about. Come early, bring friends, and be part of a night built for music lovers, dancers, and anyone who appreciates a band stretching out and leaving it all on the stage. Ranchwater 711 4th Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Saturday, October 24, 2026 8:30pm – 11:30pm Ages: 21+ Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal blend cosmic Americana, roots rock, and psychedelic improvisation into a sound that feels equally at home on a dusty backroad or beneath a star-filled sky. Fronted by songwriter and guitarist Ryan MacNeill, the band pairs vivid storytelling with atmospheric, effects-driven guitar work, rich vocal harmonies, swirling Hammond organ, melodic bass lines, and dynamic rhythms. Drawing inspiration from artists like Warren Zevon, Steve Kimock, the Jerry Garcia Band, Trey Anastasio, and The Band, their music bridges traditional Americana with expansive sonic exploration. Hailing from the Rust Belt and now rooted in Northern California, MacNeill's songs explore memory, movement, resilience, and the open road. Whether delivering intimate ballads or stretching into soaring improvisational journeys, Ryan MacNeill & The Big Deal create music that feels both familiar and otherworldly—an invitation to get lost, reflect, and keep moving forward.