AMERICAN DARLING

American Darling blends Motown inspired soul songs with Southern Rock inspired instrumentation. This up-and-coming five-piece rock and roll band draws inspiration from greats like the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Marshall Tucker Band. Their gruff, in your face live performances and constant regional touring in the DC, Baltimore and Annapolis area, has audiences coming back again and again.

American Darling is nothing if not authentic, and it shows every night when the lights go down and the music starts.

Hear The Music Booking

American Darling performing live — American Darling · Live

New album "WHAT CAN I DO?" out soon...✦ Playing live near you✦ As loud as legally allowed✦ New album "WHAT CAN I DO?" out soon...✦ Playing live near you✦ As loud as legally allowed✦

02 / Who we are

Who is
AMERICAN DARLING?

Ryan Moran - Guitar and Vocals, Ron McMorrow - Slide Guitar, Jeff Roden - Keys and Vocals, Tucker Hinkel - Bass and Vocals, Scott Rabino - Drums
Formed in 2025 as a trio, the band quickly earned their stripes playing residencies and touring regionally. Practicing in a one room shack they expanded to the current lineup and carefully studied the sounds of the 60s and 70s. Focusing on building a repertoire of covers and crafting original music built their live show into a powerhouse.
Their self titled debut EP came out in January 2026 and are set to release their next single September 2026.

Their live music performances feature swaggering soul songs, and a southern twin guitar sound that is not to be missed. American Darling, a true working band, a labor of love, a fellowship of brothers.

Southern Soul Rhythm and Blues Classic Rock Funky Jazz

Based

Edgewater, MD
Currently touring the Mid-Atlantic.

For Fans Of

Warren Haynes, Marcus King, ABB, TTB

Active Since

2025

03 / The Music

The Music

Latest

American Darling - EP

EP · 3 tracks · 22 minutes

Buy Now

What Can I DoSingle2026

She Done Me WrongSingle2026

I Don't WantSingle2026

I'm On My WaySingle2026

Spittin' SeedsSingle2026

04 / Venues

What The
Venues Say

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It has been so cool to witness their growth and evolution. This isn't a bar band killing time. It's a group of writers and players who've spent time turning honest songs into something bigger...

Pinky - Dark Horse

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A glorious system crash you can actually dance to.

Madam's Organ

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If sugar had a sound, this would be the overdose.

Hank Dietl's Tavern

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Raw and polished all at the same time. I hear Otis Redding and ABB rolled up into one.

Abigail - Former owner of The 8x10

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The loudest thing to happen to pop since the year 2000.