Ryan and Erin were both newcomers to Tacoma when they met. Erin had been living in Seattle for many years and moved south to Tacoma to buy a house and live in a more affordable city. Ryan moved from North Carolina to join the carpenter’s union in Washington. Their first date was at North End Social Club’s Open Mic Night. Ryan was so bold as to take Erin to one of her favorite events in a room filled with people she knew! They spent the evening laughing and seem to have not stopped laughing since that day. They have happy and full lives: traveling often, taking their trailer out, enjoying live music, and exploring everything Tacoma has to offer.