Dear Friends,
I’m writing this Letter from ~35,000 feet in the air, as I make my way across the pond to begin my first-ever Europe tour! SO excited. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a few things with you!
2026 Europe Tour
In just a few days, my Europe Tour begins! I cannot wait! These shows will be intimate, personal evenings with just me, my piano and my guitar – sharing my songs and some of the stories behind them. There are no openers, and I’ll play two sets with an intermission in between. I want these to feel like living room shows, but in beautiful theaters with cozy seats!
I’m also delighted to share the gorgeous tour poster designed by Tim Damitz! The poster (signed) will be available at each show on the tour, along with a Europe tour shirt and more at the merch table:
Turning Page - 15 Anniversary Vinyl
I am pleased to share that my Turning Page 7-inch vinyl has been restocked, with an all new twilight-inspired color! This year is the 15th anniversary of Turning Page and to celebrate, there are 100 signed lyric cards hidden throughout this anniversary pressing! Now available in my store.
An Honest Mirror (Philautia) - Out Now
I’m thrilled to let you know that An Honest Mirror (Philautia) is now officially available everywhere you enjoy music! Also, an all new episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast diving into the making of this new song will be released on April 13. Subscribe to the podcast here!
Liner Notes
I had the privilege of bringing this song to life with the help of the following incredible people:
Cellos: Sharon Gerber
Violins: Anya-Katarina Gerber
Mixing: John Goodmanson
Mastering: Greg Obis - Chicago Mastering Services
Artwork: Elicia Edijanto
Lyrics:
i was born into the mercy of my mother’s arms.
embraced, enlaced in her love, safe from harm.
there’s a tear in the fabric and it’s starting to show-
the day she left, was the day the thread was pulled.
i wasn’t ready
even after being loved so well,
i still don’t know how to love myself
through these shattered lines,
i’m trying to find an honest mirror.
i want to believe that her image of me
could be real.
be it luck or fate, i met my soulmate
when i was seventeen. i barely knew anything,
but i knew her face.
what a cliché to say, but I was all in-
a quarter century later, i’m more in love than i’ve ever been.
even after being loved so well,
i still don’t know how to love myself
through these shattered lines,
i’m trying to find an honest mirror.
i want to believe that her image of me
could be real.
i see the shape of God in our daughters’ eyes.
unconditional love for a father that often fails but tries
to get it right.
even after being loved so well,
i still don’t know how to love myself.
even after being loved so well,
i still don’t know how to love myself.
through these shattered lines,
i’m determined to find an honest mirror.
i want to believe that their image of me
could be real.
through these shattered lines,
i’m determined to find an honest mirror.
i want to believe that their image of me
could be real.
As always, it is a true gift to send you Letters. I have lots of new music coming soon that I can’t wait to share! For those of you attending the Europe tour dates, see you soon!
Huge love, Ryan
P.S. Here’s a list of things I love right now:
Martin Guitars (Been obsessed since I was a teenager. Pinching myself to get to be an official Martin Guitar Artist!)
Dots Honey Mustard Pretzels (I’ve never been so smitten with pretzels.)
Libby (Reading a lot lately and very much appreciate this app.)
Trü Frü Nature’s Cherries (These are perfect.)
Upcoming Shows:
Apr 18 – Oslo, Norway - Sold Out
Apr 23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands - Sold Out
Apr 25 – Paris, France - Sold Out
Apr 26 – Paris, France - Sold Out
May 3 – Stockholm, Sweden - Sold Out
May 5 – Helsinki, Finland - Sold Out
May 8 – Copenhagen, Denmark - Sold Out
May 11 – Berlin, Germany - Sold Out
May 17 – Lisbon, Portugal - Sold Out
May 20 – Barcelona, Spain - Sold Out
June 6 – Milan, Italy - Sold Out
June 11 – Zurich, Switzerland - Last Tickets
June 17 – Edinburgh, Scotland - Sold Out
June 18 – Edinburgh, Scotland - Sold Out
June 20 – Dublin, Ireland - Sold Out
Jun 27 - Cornwall, United Kingdom (Morvala Festival)