Barbara Ann Ryman (born February 3, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, as well as a spiritual healer.[1] Her first album, Winds of Good Fortune, was released in 1993, and she has since released six more albums: Lay Me Open (1995), Like A Tree (1998),[2] Falling Down to Heaven (2002), Earthbound (2007), Catch the Sunset (2012) and her most recent, Breathe (2019), respectively.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barbara Ann Ryman |
| Born | February 3, 1951 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Americana, indie folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, spiritual healer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | CD Baby, Barb Ryman / Renegade |
| Website | www |
Musical career
editRyman began playing at Twin Cities coffeehouses [3] but as her career took off, she nationally toured the folk circuit playing at such venues as Boston's Club Passim,[4] her hometown's The Cedar Cultural Center,[5][6] Nashville's Bluebird Café, Portland's Folk Music Society,[7] and Texas' Uncle Calvin's.[8] Her music has since charted nationally on Folk-DJ’s top albums chart as well as on NACC. Ryman has been featured on The Midnight Special, a syndicated radio show, and The Morning Show. She headlined the first rural LGBT Pride, East-Central Minnesota Pride.[9] In 2006, the ABC TV show Sons & Daughters licensed Ryman's song, All American Dysfunctional Family.[10] Ryman had artist and album reviews published in the StarTribune,[11] and on TwinCities.com,[12] as well as national folk and world music media including Dirty Linen and Sing Out!. According to Sault Ste. Marie's SooToday.com, "Ryman lays insightful, witty lyrics into a rich mosaic of contemporary folk, gentle rock, and country blues, delivering it all with a clear, compelling voice. She gently charms every audience she meets with her sincerity and playful stage banter."[13]
Awards
editRyman was nominated for several music awards by the Minnesota Music Academy, including: Songwriter of the Year and Folk Album of the Year.[14] She was past winner of the McKnight Composer Fellowship from the McKnight Foundation (2002).[10] In 2007, Ryman was a NewSong Showcase Winner at the Walnut Valley Festival in the Feeling Good category with her song, Strawberry Pie.[15] She was a finalist in other competitions, such as at Big Top Chautauqua and at the Great River Folk Fest.
Personal life
editBesides being a performing songwriter, Ryman also carries out energy work on individuals and with rivers.[16] Ryman's son is comedian Tommy Ryman.[17]
Discography
edit- Winds of Good Fortune (1993)
- Lay Me Open (1995)
- Like A Tree (1998)
- Falling Down to Heaven (2002)
- Earthbound (2007)
- Catch the Sunset (2012)
- Breathe (2019)
References
edit- ^ Ryman, Barbara (April 1, 2019). "A Journey with the Rivers". Edge Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Like a Tree". Walmart.
- ^ "Barb Ryman". MN Spin. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Barb Ryman plays at the Roots Cellar". Brown Paper Tickets. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Earthbound". Amazon. 2007.
- ^ "The Big Gigs for the week of 8/19". Star Tribune. August 18, 2011.
- ^ "Nursery Rhymes | Barb Ryman". ReverbNation.
- ^ "Out & about". Preston Hollow Advocate. September 1, 2004.
- ^ "History". East Central Minnesota Pride. May 18, 2017.
- ^ a b "Barb Ryman". Do303.
- ^ "Twin Cities concerts of the week: Kacey Musgraves, Disturbed, P.O.S. And Interpol". Star Tribune. January 31, 2019.
- ^ "Best entertainment bets for Aug. 19-25". August 18, 2011.
- ^ "Never too late for inspiration: Barb Ryman live at Loplops". February 2005.
- ^ "Never too late for inspiration: Barb Ryman live at Loplops". February 2005.
- ^ "2007 NewSong Showcase Winners & Alternates Archive | Walnut Valley Festival". April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Healthy Hippie Parents. Tommy Ryman - Full Special". YouTube. March 24, 2020.
- ^ "The rise of Tommy Ryman".