“I’ve written a lot of new songs and most of them are deeply personal, probably more so than ever,” said singer-songwriter Ryan Van Slooten before singing “All My Life” during a stream on Facebook Live recently. Van Slooten has been writing and recording for 13 years, blending a John Mayer rock sound with acoustic work in the Dave Matthews vein. He will perform with a full band featuring Allen Cragin, Tom Berrigan and Jake Willis. Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Erin Aldridge joins in on violin, delivering a unique energy to Van Slooten’s work. A fifth full length album, About Time, was released in 2023.