Ryan Pardey

Ryan Pardey
Pardey performing in 2011
Background information
Born (1979-02-25) February 25, 1979
Las Vegas
Genresindie folk, indie rock
Occupation(s)musician, singer, song writer, promoter, tour manager, actor, DJ
Instrument(s)Guitar, Vocals
Years active1999–present

Ryan Pardey is a musician, singer, songwriter, promoter, tour manager, actor, left-handed guitar player, and DJ from Las Vegas. He is best known as the singer and songwriter for Halloween Town, which has featured members of The Killers, Louis XIV, and The Shys. Pardey is also well known for portraying Santa Claus on A Great Big Sled (2006) and Don't Shoot Me Santa (2007), two Christmas music videos released by The Killers. Pardey appeared as Santa again for The Killers in the two sequel Christmas singles, I Feel It in My Bones (2012) and Dirt Sledding (2015). He also appears in the videos and as illustrations in the artwork for both singles.