"So You Think You Can Dance" pt. 2

hi there! got some rad news last night! my song "turning page" was featured again on the season finale of so you think you can dance on FOX! i was rather privileged to hear that they chose sonya tayah's beautifully choreographed routine set to my song as a season highlight, with an encore performance! tiffany (season finalist) and george did a wonderful job. i am so honored to have my song be a part of the show again! huge thanks to sonya tayah and all at sytycd! what an honor!

watch it here:

as a result, i was also so blessed to see that "turning page" found its way onto the itunes "top songs" charts, as well as in the top 20 songs in the "alternative" charts! huge thanks to everyone for downloading!!

much love, ryan

Vinyl Now Shipping, Show Added

Hey guys! Hope your Summer is wrapping up beautifully! It's been a busy time 'round here (read an update here!) A few brief announcements to make on this fine September day...

VINYL NOW SHIPPING!

Pleased to announce that my 2006 album, "Keep No Score" is NOW available on 1st edition double-vinyl! Orders are shipping out starting today! It's my first vinyl release ever and I'm so thrilled with how it turned out. (Stock is limited, first come first serve!) Grab your copy here!

SHOW ADDED!

Last month I played at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI... They were kind enough to invite me back this month! September 21st, I'll be performing another intimate, "evening with" type of evening (feat. a String Quartet!) at the Ladies Literary Club in Grand Rapids, MI for Calvin Students and for general public! Hope to see you!! Can't wait. Details here.

CHARITY: WATER

This is my final mention of this- I wanted to let you know one last time about that my charity: water birthday campaign. It's ending in just a couple days... I would be absolutely thrilled, honored and privileged for you to check it out, learn more and consider helping me reach my goal for this cause! Learn more/Donate here!

Thanks for reading! Hope to see you at one of the upcoming Fall Tour dates! Check out the dates here.

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

PS Here's a list of stuff i love right now...

1. Welch's Strawberry Fruit Snacks (mmm.. so good.) 2. Warby Parkers (just got my first pair of warby parker glasses.. they are such a rad co. for each pair of glasses purchased, they give away a pair to someone in need.) 3. iPhone 5 (oh it's time again for me to open up my wallet to apple with high hopes of beautiful gadgetry. mmm.) 4. Kiwis (the fuzzy fruit. yum.)

Tour Dates, Vinyl & More!

Hello! Hope your Summer has been amazing so far!

"KEEP NO SCORE" VINYL!

We are FINALLY pressing music on Vinyl! First up, my '06 album "Keep No Score" on double-LP!! We are taking pre-orders NOW. We expect to ship in just a few weeks! Orders are first come, first serve!

Learn more/Pre-Order yours here!

CHARITY: WATER (VIDEO)

3 notes about charity: water...   1. Thank you SO much to everyone who donated to my birthday campaign so far! Overwhelmed by your kindness!!   2. Please watch this gorgeous, inspiring video that I had the privilege of being a small part of.   3. My charity: water campaign is STILL active, please consider helping me reach my goal to bring clean water to those without! Donate here.

NEW TOUR DATES

Firstly - Very excited for the headlining show (Aug. 18th) in Grand Rapids, MI feat. a string quartet!! It'll be an intimate "evening with" type of show and I can't wait! hope to see you.

Aug 18 Grand Rapids, MI @ Ladies Literary Club

I am pleased to announce Fall Tour dates with my pals Jars of Clay and Mariah McManus!

Oct 04 Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center Oct 05 Millville, NJ @ Levoy Theatre Oct 06 Oneonta, NY @ SUNY Oneonta State College Oct 07 Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Oct 09 Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere Oct 10 Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest Cafe Oct 11 Foxborough, MA @ Showcase Live Oct 12 Houghton, NY @ Houghton College Oct 13 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

Thanks so much for reading!! Hope to see you soon on tour!

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

P.S. Here's a list of stuff I love right now:

1. Re:New Project (re:new project offers hope, employment & stability to refugees, through beautiful hand-sewn bags, & more! such a great thing! learn more & support here.) 2. Outwitters (an addictive iOS game that is a mix of chess and settlers of catan. awe-some.) 3. Audioengine A2 Speakers (amazing speakers... just got a pair for my home computer. love.) 4. These Pixar Miniamlist Posters (they're about to hang on my walls! so great.)

charity: water birthday wish

Hey guys! Exactly 29 years ago today, I was born. Why on earth am I telling you about my birthday today? Because of charity: water. Let me explain...

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, and I am donating my birthday this year, in hopes of raising funds for this incredible cause.

Obviously I recognize the utter absurdity of me asking you for a birthday "gift" of any sort. And as a general rule of thumb I really don't like asking people for their money, but I truly believe in this organization and in the importance in making clean water available to those without, so...

I am writing to you about this campaign with these hopes:

1. To introduce you to the incredible work of charity: water. Learn more here.

and/or

2. To ask for your consideration in helping me reach my charity: water campaign goal to build a well for an entire community of people currently living without clean drinking water. Please Donate here.

Thank you so much for reading guys! You have been kind enough to listen to my songs and for that I cannot thank you enough! I feel so very privileged to be alive and to have the chance to write and play music, and it honestly blows my mind that you lend me your ears along the way.

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

So You Think You Can Dance!

Hello, hello! An ultra quick note to let you know that my song "Turning Page" (iTunes, AmazonMP3) was featured on the TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance" last night (Wed. 7/11/2012)!!! It was choreographed by the lovely Sonya Tayeh, and danced to by contestants Tiffany & George (if you're a fan of the show, vote for 'em often - they did, and will keep doing a wonderful job!). In case you missed it, here's the clip:

Hope you're enjoying your Summer!!

Tons o' love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last