About Us

Ryan Darling is backed by one of the areas finest bands in Southwest Florida called TRIPLESHOT. Featuring John O'Conner on Bass & Vocals, Mike Schankman on Drums & Vocals, and Donny Richards on Keyboard & Vocals.  These three professionals are the driving force behind the great tone and exceptional show you'll be sure to enjoy.

The style of music include rock, blues, country, disco, dance and oldies.  Influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffett, Journey, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, Dwight Yoakum, Rolling Stones, Bob Segar, Neil Diamond, Uncle Cracker, The Four Seasons, Elvis, Kenny Chesney and The Temptations.

Mike Schankman

From St Louis to Las Vegas to SW Florida Mike Schankman is a true professional in all aspects of music.  Specializing in Drums, Lead Vocals, and Harmony Vocals.  He has opened for many great acts such as Cartman from South Park, Bugs Bunny and he once was the star at his grand mothers 80th birthday party! 

John O'Connor

From Chicago to SW Florida Johnny O'Conner lays down the bottom end as he specializes in Bass, lead vocals and harmony vocals.  He has also opened for many greats such as Mike Schankman (at his grandmothers 80th birhtday!).

Ryan Darling

From Fort Myers to Goodland Florida this Stevie Ray Vaughan "wanna-be" specializes in goofing off while somehow managing to play lead guitar and lead vocals.  He secretly wants to be a model for Polo Ralph Lauren.  He's opened for many great musicians such as Mike Schankman and John O'Conner.  Unfortunatley he was not old enough to play Mikes grandmothers 80th birthday!

Donny Richards

Ever heard of the Rolling Stones?  Louie Armstrong?  Billy Holiday? 

So has Donny Richards!  Anyway...he specialized in keyboards, lead vocals and harmony vocals.