Ron Mears on an outdoor stage at night playing a sparkle-top electric guitar under purple stage lights

Ron MearsLive

Now booking Winter 2026Spring & Summer 2027

CountryClassic RockBluesBluegrassOriginals

SoloDuoTrioFull Band

Professional live entertainment built around the room, the crowd and the event.

Why venues book Ron

Experienced. Versatile. Built for live audiences. He's played wineries, breweries, country clubs, fairs, festivals, rodeos and private events across the Northwest.

47+ years on stage

Ron started at 14 in a Yakima bluegrass band. He's been a working live performer ever since.

National-stage credits

He has shared stages with Charlie Daniels, Keith Urban, Michael Peterson and Parmalee.

A band by himself

Lead vocals plus acoustic and electric guitar, banjo and dobro. He covers classic country, modern hits, classic rock, blues, bluegrass and his own songs.

Sized to your event

Solo, duo, trio or full band. Add line-dance instruction from Erica "The Professor" Mears to turn a show into an experience.

"He truly is a band by himself… his music sounds very professional and multidimensional as a solo artist."

From Kana Winery's event listing on visityakima.com

A great fit for

Wineries
Breweries
Casinos
Festivals
Fairs & Rodeos
Resorts
Country Clubs
Weddings & Private Events

Live videos

Real performances, recorded live. Tap to play.

Sultans of SwingKana Winery, Yakima

Devil Went Down To GeorgiaLive

Reap What You Sow (original)Yakima Valley SunDome

Money for Nothin'Ron Mears Band at Hoops, Yakima

Duelin' BanjosLive

Foggy Mountain Breakdown / Beverly HillbilliesCar show performance

Follow along

[Ron/Demetrios: pick 2–3 top TikTok videos to embed here; paste the video URLs]

Original music

Ron wrote and recorded most of these in his home studio between 1996 and 2002. He played guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and synth-guitar parts and programmed the drums. "Reap What You Sow" and "Sister Wife" are newer songs.

Reap What You Sow3:36 · newer
Sister Wife3:49 · newer
I'm Not Over You3:53
The Bug (You Can't Hide)4:35
Where Are You Now3:59
The Right Stuff4:13
Born in My Blood4:05
Eternity4:00
Nothin' But Pain3:58
That Ain't Love3:20

Also on ReverbNation: a live 2002 performance of Eric Johnson's "Cliffs of Dover" and the bluegrass classic "Blackberry Blossom."

Listen on ReverbNation

[Spotify / Apple Music links: not released yet. Add here if Ron distributes his originals]

Upcoming shows

Catch Ron live around the Yakima Valley and the Northwest.

Packages

The same high-energy show in whatever size fits the room, the crowd and the budget.

Solo

Ron Mears Solo

Vocals with acoustic and electric guitar, banjo and dobro. Big, layered sound from one performer. Ideal for wineries, patios, breweries and private parties.

Duo

Ron Mears Duo

Ron plus one more player. Erica Mears on percussion/drums is one option. [Confirm duo lineup]

Trio

Ron Mears Trio

A fuller rhythm section for bigger rooms and dance crowds. [Confirm trio lineup]

Full Band

The full live-band experience for festivals, fairs, casinos, resorts and large events. [Confirm lineup / band name]

[Pricing, set lengths, sound/PA provided?: Ron to confirm, or keep as "Contact for quote"]

Guests line dancing on a lawn at an outdoor mountain-lodge event

Add line dancing

To the experience

For events looking for something extra, you can add line-dance instruction with Erica "The Professor" Mears as part of a customized entertainment package.

A great add-on for wineries, breweries, festivals, private parties and special events.

Ask about packages

Ron Mears playing a sunburst electric guitar in his studio

About Ron

Ron Mears has deep roots in Yakima, where hard work, family and music still matter. He started at 14 in a local bluegrass band and quickly became known as a standout guitarist. More than four decades later, he's still doing what he loves: playing live and connecting with people.

Ron has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business: Charlie Daniels in Elko, Nevada; Keith Urban at the SunDome in Yakima; and Michael Peterson and Parmalee at the Toyota Center in the Tri-Cities.

Guitar is at the core of every show. Ron moves easily from classic country to modern hits, classic rock to bluegrass, and blues to fresh takes on familiar favorites, with his own songs mixed in. On stage he plays acoustic and electric guitar, banjo and dobro.

Today Ron performs as Ron Mears Live, solo or with a band. Erica Mears adds percussion and professional line-dance instruction, so events can combine live music with an interactive dance floor.