Ryan Plewacki (born November 22, 1980) is an American musician and guitarist. Plewacki is the leader of Sleep Study and guitarist for
The Honeydogs since 2012.
In 2011, Plewacki formed the band Sleep Study (who released their debut record ''Nothing Can Destroy'' on Simon Recordings in August 2012). Shortly after the release of that record, Plewacki was asked by Adam Levy of
The Honeydogs to perform as lead guitarist at the release show for ''What Comes After'', joined them for
South by Southwest
South by Southwest, abbreviated as SXSW and colloquially referred to as South By, is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and Convention (meeting), conferences organized jointly that take place in m ...
in 2012 and continues to perform in that role. Plewacki's guitar work is featured on the 2016 release, ''Love & Cannibalism''. Plewacki was also recruited by Darren Jackson of
Kid Dakota
Kid Dakota is the musical moniker of Darren Jackson, sometimes accompanied live or in the studio by various band members.
History
Born in the small, isolated town of Bison, South Dakota, Jackson started performing as "Kid Dakota and the Tumbl ...
to perform at the release of
Listen to the Crows As They Take Flight and live performances throughout 2012. In 2016, Plewacki joined
Mark Mallman
Mark Mallman (born July 20, 1973) is a Minnesota musician, film composer, and memoirist. Since 1998, he has released nine full-length studio albums, ''Happiness'' (2021) being his most recent.
Education
Mallman graduated from Waukesha South Hi ...
for live performances and continues in that position.
Plewacki currently resides in Minneapolis, MN. Plewacki eats Taco Bell 5-8 times per week.
References
The Honeydogs What Comes After release at First Avenue, 3/10/12Sleep Study debuts with bold pop-rockKid Dakota Record Release at Cedar Cultural Center
External links
Sleep Study Official SiteThe Honeydogs Official SiteKid Dakota Official Site
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1980 births
Living people
Guitarists from Minnesota
Musicians from Minneapolis
21st-century American guitarists