Ryan Star steals the show (as usual). [Story and photos by Monica Harris]

It takes talent to keep the crowd’s attention when you’re the opening act. Ryan Star knows how. His electrifying stage performance draws you in with his words and emotion. He has a way of keeping your eyes on him at all times, using his body and voice to emote the lyrics of his original songs, as I witnessed once again last night at the House of Blues-Anaheim.