Biography:

Founded by the band's guitarist and principle song writer, Ryan Waguespack, Acoustic Jungle plays all original compositions. The music is heavily influenced by spanish and classical guitar and accompanied by Greg Bumgardner on up-right bass and Sevylla del Mazo on percussion. Acoustic Jungle has played along side some of the most famous musicians in the world; including arguably one of the most stunning acoustic guitar duos on the planet, Strunz and Farah and one of of the biggest names in jazz, "The Rippingtons". Acoustic Jungle has also opened for the Latin music icon Jose Feliciano, Jesse Cook, and multiple award winning and international touring artists Del Castillo and New Orleans' legend Aaron Neville. The highly accclaimed guitarist, Mark Del Castillo wrote, "Acoustic Jungle's sound is a perfect mix of traditional spanish guitar and latin-jazz influences. The first time I saw them, I was immediately captivated by the authentic tone of Ryan Waguespack's playing and spanish-nylon guitar. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who enjoys the passionate sound of a nylon-string guitar." Ryan is also an accomplished classical guitarist and is in high demand for wedding ceremonies and other solo guitar events, plus other versatile formats, such as string duo with upright bass.