Family Four & Family Four LTD.
Deborah Ryan-Lanning, Vocalist
Debbie started her singing career performing the song “People” at a school talent show, much to the surprise of Jack and Betty. Through years of their guidance and support she continued to work with several groups before becoming the founding member of Family Four. Through the years, she has enjoyed performing and sharing her love of music and theatre.
James Ryan, Drummer
Jim was the drummer of the Family Four and Family Four Ltd. and offered his wonderful voice and musical talent to the group throughout the years. He is a flight mechanic at Boeing and enjoys his ranch in Hermann and continues his love of music with his daughters Natalie and Megan, granddaughter Karah, and wife Patti.
Gale C. Ryan-Payne, Vocalist
Gale, founder of the JHR Foundation was handed a microphone at the age of 13 by her father Jack to be further known as "Gale with Harmony". Working with Family Four and Family Four Ltd. she went on with her sister Deb to create "Allegro". Gale is celebrating her 30th year at the Royal Dumpe Dinner Theatre and created the group "Adagio" in 2006.
The “Fourth” - Rob Hampel, Alan Manning and Bob Sorrows, pianists
The “Ltd” – Gary F. Thomas, Vocalist
Debbie started her singing career performing the song “People” at a school talent show, much to the surprise of Jack and Betty. Through years of their guidance and support she continued to work with several groups before becoming the founding member of Family Four. Through the years, she has enjoyed performing and sharing her love of music and theatre.
James Ryan, Drummer
Jim was the drummer of the Family Four and Family Four Ltd. and offered his wonderful voice and musical talent to the group throughout the years. He is a flight mechanic at Boeing and enjoys his ranch in Hermann and continues his love of music with his daughters Natalie and Megan, granddaughter Karah, and wife Patti.
Gale C. Ryan-Payne, Vocalist
Gale, founder of the JHR Foundation was handed a microphone at the age of 13 by her father Jack to be further known as "Gale with Harmony". Working with Family Four and Family Four Ltd. she went on with her sister Deb to create "Allegro". Gale is celebrating her 30th year at the Royal Dumpe Dinner Theatre and created the group "Adagio" in 2006.
The “Fourth” - Rob Hampel, Alan Manning and Bob Sorrows, pianists
The “Ltd” – Gary F. Thomas, Vocalist
Allegro
Debbie and Gale went on to perform as “Allegro” with pianists Albert Fuchs, Leo Schloss & John Ridings.
Adagio
“Adagio ”is a talented group of musicians put together by Gale Ryan-Payne and represented by the Jack H. Ryan Foundation. They do private, community and corporate concerts and events and performed at the Foundation’s Annual Silent Auction and Concert called “ Dancing Under the Stars”.
Don Kallenbach – Piano/Guitar/Vocals •Aubrey VanHoose - drums and percussion
Bassist - Andrew VanHoose
Gale C. Ryan-Payne – Vocalist • Amie Gossett – Vocalist • Amanda Clay – Vocalist
Hover over the talent button to get to the video gallery & Adagio’s Promo
Don Kallenbach – Piano/Guitar/Vocals •Aubrey VanHoose - drums and percussion
Bassist - Andrew VanHoose
Gale C. Ryan-Payne – Vocalist • Amie Gossett – Vocalist • Amanda Clay – Vocalist
Hover over the talent button to get to the video gallery & Adagio’s Promo