Hayley Ryerson Music

Lovely time walking on Arran this weekend 🩷 blessed with sunshine, and only one wee midge bite.

Ever wonder what harp, violin, kit, and upright bass can do together? I did, too! Come enjoy the ensemble premier of the collection of music I wrote called Natural Elements Suites. More info and tickets here:

Natural Elements: Quartet Concert and Livestream Ensemble Premier of Natural Elements Suites

Home from East Coast Music Association (ECMA)'s awards and conference completely within the crown chakra. Going to take a few days to proceed back to my centre; therefore, taking a break from social media to recoup.

Before I do, I want to send out a wee note of gratitude.

Thank you Hampton Inn & Suites - Dartmouth Crossing for housing me the 4 nights. My old stomping ground. Love ya.

Sincere gratitude to Jesse Patrick Music from Patrick & Daniels for insisting that I go and take on the festivities. Also thank you for suggesting I perform for a bit at The Pint Public House - Halifax hosted by Andre Pettipas and The Giants. Was so very kind and sweet. Much love to you.

Lisa Richard Music, it was an honour to sit with you and discuss music over a quick bite. Your words were so grounding!
Looking forward to seeing you soon. You are an Angel

Brad Reid Music - aka ALMOST my plus one on the red carpet! Seriously, though, thanks for the chat beforehand and being so kind whenever I see ya.

Brigid - My Divine Feminine ladies cut from the SAME CLOTH. Would you believe crow is cawing outside my window right now? That is FIRE. Can not wait to work on shows and etc. in the near future. So much LOVE to you!

Thoroughly enjoyed all of the conferences. So much to learn that my head is spinning.

The discussion held by ECMA Wellness on managing/balancing life and DIY artist lifestyle, called "Finding the Balance when you do everything", with Rose Cousins, Hayley Ryerson Music, Erinn Williams, and Nicole Ariana was a breath of fresh air.
The energy even changed once attendees left to share in its experience. So lovely.

Nicole Ariana - thank you for your kind words after the session. It lit a fire in my heart and I am eternally grateful. You already have my heart, love. Also, serious - those pink heels were a knockout!

Laura Simpson from Side Door. Thanks for the hug. This industry seriously is a grand family.

Shelby Henry (Joe H Henry). Looking forward to changing the industry with you and all from the meet and greet I had missed. LOL I'm always there to lend a hand. XO!

Cam White Live - Thanks for the quick chat and your kindness with regards to my sharing this journey in Spirit. Looking forward to what the future holds, as I'm sure we will see one another very soon.

Kristen Martell Music - always an honour to see you grow. You are an inspiration to me. Keep perfecting your craft. XO Love ya

Heading to bagpipe with the band, so need to cut it there.
I'm missing many and sure of it, but I promise that Calluna Rising will be SHOWCASING next year, and it couldn't happen without all of you Sweet Souls walking with me.

See you at shows this summer, and at in the fall.

Selah!

Colour Catcher is one of the tunes in the set for Thursday's concert. Ellen lifts it up!

Hayley Ryerson - Colour Catcher Hayley Ryerson is a fiddler, performer, and composer now performing and residing in Toronto, Canada. Hailing from Canada'a traditional fiddling scene, Hayley…

Natural Elements is a collection of laments, lullabies, hymns, airs and odes I have composed for rest & reflection, savour & celebration, and an exploration of what it means to be in one's element. The music is rooted in traditional forms and simultaneously reaches into ephemeral, improvisational, and textural realms. The tunes have been an antidote to unsettledness.

I have had a wonderful time discovering this music with Ellen, and it will be the very first time this music reaches anyone's ears, a true premiere this Thursday Feb 23 2023 at 8pm (AST).

It would be special to have you join us in-person or virtually. Tickets & info here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/natural-element-suites-fiddle-harp-tickets-542023666377

xo

Excited to share this music with you

Natural Element Suites- fiddle & harp Live Concert w/ Livestream, The Music Room in Halifax, NS. Hayley Ryerson (fiddle), Ellen Gibling (harp) premiere music from Hayley Ryerson.

It's a beautiful thing to be presented!
Thanks to Trevor Murphy for including me in his musical shares of the week for the radio show La Mouvee, and this wonderful intro!

Thank you to my friend Mary Beth Carty Music for introducing music from my album 'Both Sides of The Water' to Trevor Murphy.

Listen here:
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/la-mouvee/segments/chronique/429899/musique-bluecharms-haley-ryerson-cadence-weapon
Du violon au hip-hop : les suggestions musicales de Trevor Murphy

Du violon au hip-hop : les suggestions musicales de Trevor Murphy La mouvée | Dans le cadre de sa chronique Musique côte est, le musicien néo-écossais, Trevor Murphy propose un voyage musical éclectique. Il fait découvrir le violon mélodieux d'Haley Ryerson, le hip-hop de Cadence Weapon et le son folk/blues du groupe néo-brunswickois Les Bluecharms.

It's Friday, and that means a new track from Both Sides of The Water is released on Bandcamp. Check out 'Skyrish 345'
https://hayleyryerson.bandcamp.com/album/both-sides-of-the-water

The set has three tunes, from Irish and Scottish repertoire that have 3, 4 and 5 parts to them, respectively.

Both Sides of The Water, by Hayley Ryerson 2 track album

So nice to have collaborated with Sarah early days in her writing process for this track. Gorgeous playing from the Bombadils!

Today is the day! We are excited to share our new song, Bicycle, available now on Bandcamp and across streaming platforms here:
https://leaf-music.lnk.to/BOM004-02

You'll love the sounds coming from our extraordinary music-making team, so treat yourself to a listen on some nice speakers or headphones if you can. 🎧

In Sarah's words: "Bicycle" is about the momentum I felt when I moved across the country at 19 to live in Montreal and make a life in music. Luke and I connected throughout our 20s over a fiery desire to make a difference in the world, to love in a big way, and to be part of something big and beautiful. We sped along fast, eager and driven. Early in the song, the phrase "I'm not stopping yet" comes from a slightly naive and overly optimistic place of feeling almost invincible - we were youngins' unaware and at times in denial of our limits. By the end of the song, the meaning of "not stopping yet" shifts and becomes a resolution to not become cynical or jaded, instead to hang on to a sense of the "spark" within our hearts and of all the people around us. To trust that the spark is there even if it is covered, hidden, or waning, and to stay in love with it. It closes with the realization that all we were ever chasing "out there" is right here at home, that the big love we're after is made up of many little moments of love and beauty. I'm sure we will be reminding ourselves of this and learning what it means more deeply throughout the course of our lives.

Sarah Frank - fiddle, vocals
Luke Fraser - guitar, vocals
Ellen Gibling Music harp
Ethan Jodziewciz - bass (and self-recorded from his home in Nashville)
Graeme Campbell - recording, mixing
J. LaPointe - mastering

Song written by Sarah Frank and Luke Fraser. Special thanks to Hayley Ryerson Music for brainstorming!

Thank you so much for your feedback!

The Four Pillars Fiddle Studio allows me to bring my experience as a teacher, fiddler, and professional musician to help coach beginners all the way to pre- professionals!

I have had a couple of new followers to the page so I want to say welcome! 😊

My name is Hayley Ryerson and I am a fiddler here in Bear River N.S.

I invite you to get to know me and my music style a little better by visiting my website below↓
https://hayleyryersonmusic.com/about

My upcoming album release “H20” is a collection of soothing melodies that are slow, spacious and profoundly comforting.

Odes, laments, hymns, hers, lullabies, airs, ephemeral notions and sketches, all flowing from my unique musical expression informed by my time playing jazz, and my life as a fiddle player.

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"My goal was to make music that is seriously fun to play." - Oliver Schroer

Learn more about my music and purchase “Both Sides of the Water” today ⬇️
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Surrounded by land and sea here in Bear River N.S.

I find such inspiration in these beautiful Canadian landscapes. I am so happy to call this place home ⚓️🇨🇦

Thank you all so much for your kind words, I love hearing your feedback.

Stay tuned for information on my upcoming spring classes 😊🎻

When you listen to my albums I hope you can sense how passionate I am about creating them.

Creating beautiful pieces with this amazing instrument brings me so much joy!

Purchase and listen to my albums “Both Sides of the Water” and “Let the Fire Die” today ⬇️
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I want to send a warm thank you to all of those who continue to support me and my music. It makes me so happy to be on stage doing what I love most, performing for all of you! ❤️🎻

I have so many exciting things in the works for this new year that I can’t wait to share with all of you.

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Over the last few months, I have immersed myself in the creation of my new album “H20” which will be a collection of original tunes inspired by my time playing jazz, and rooted in my understanding as a fiddler 🎻

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I was born in Alberta, began to fiddle in Ontario, and continued to develop my style on Canada’s east coast.

I find inspiration in rich feelings and the natural landscapes which surround me 🍁⚓️

Students of Four Pillars Fiddle Studio benefit from my intuitive and patient instructing style.

I love to bring my experience as a learner, fiddler, and professional musician to my lessons to help coach beginners and pros!

Interested in getting started? Visit the link below ⬇️

https://hayleyryersonmusic.com/lessons-with-hayley

Gift those far-away loved ones with the sound of home for the holidays 🎻💙

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Residing in salt-soaked Southwest Nova Scotia, my fiddling style is right at home with the wild, intricate landscape of the rural tidal village in which I reside 🌅

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