Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition

Must Be 18 Years Old or Older To AttendRyan ForetThe Tradition Goes OnRyan Forets rise to Swamp Pop stardom didnt happen overnight. Early on in life Ryanwas exposed to the likes of Otis Redding, Jimmy Clanton, Fats Domino and manyothers. Growing up in the Foret house provided just the nurturing a future Swamp Poplegend would need to embark on the journey that has led to his current success. 1992saw the birth of Foret Tradition Ryan accompanied by his younger brother BrandonForet began to play local Westbank Dancehalls, also Frequented by Uncle WayneForet, and cousin Aaron Foret. It was clear at this young age that the next generation ofForet Musicians were very special. Ryans Drive was apparent from day one. In thebeginning Ryan would almost from the start play Friday, Saturday, and Sundays aroundthe Westbank of New Orleans, often playing extra time even though it was a schoolnight. Ryans Parents were there every step of the way. Ryans dad would work all dayselling Floors then come home and help load the gear into his work van then take hisboys to their jobs. This process wasnt an easy task, especially on Friday night. Afterplaying on Friday, they would have to unload when they got home so that Mr Tony couldgo to work on Saturday morning. He never complained. That dedication; would instill awork ethic that to this day can be seen in Ryan.When Ryan turned 18, he took over day to day operations of Foret Tradition. The nowEstablished business that the entire Foret Family had worked to build. Fast forwardseveral years to August of 2005. Like many in the Greater New Orleans area, ForetTradition and Ryan Foret would go through Hurricane Katrina. The devastation wouldcripple the Westbank Music Scene. Ryan made a decision. He decided that in order tocontinue to pursue his dream he would need to branch out. He hit the ground running,and before long Foret Tradition was playing from Lake Charles to Slidell. Ryan alsorecognized the importance of carrying on the music that he loves so dearly. Alreadyhaving recorded 2 full length albums with his Brother Brandon, Ryan decided it was timeto make another record. With Brandon leaving the band to pursue his musical dreams,Ryan started working on the CD that would define him as an Artist. 2007s Tee NahNah would ignite a craze that is still popular to this day. The now legendary Tee NahNah is one of the most streamed Swamp Pop songs of the last 15 years. Ryan has cut9 studio albums with a 10th due out in March. Playing over 160 dates a year isnt easy.On top of all the shows, Forets annual Cruise is one of the top grossing regional musiccruises. So much so, that in 2019 Ryan added another Cruise scheduled for Novemberof 19. If that wasnt enough to keep him busy, Ryan launched his Entertainmentcompany Bayou Soul Entertainment. At the helm of Bayou Soul Ryan has kept SwampPop Music alive, not only by recording it himself, but allowing others to do it too byfinancing several other Artist to date. His Annual Summer, Thanksgiving, and Christmasbashes are the talk of their respective cities all year long.The Tradition Lives on not only in the Foret Family, but in a new era of Swamp Pop. Atthe head of that new era of Swamp Pop is Ryan Foret. A business man, an Entertainer,and ultimately a Fan of those who paved the way for his success.