Ronnie Carrier
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter
150 Word Bio:
2025 Best of Portland Finalist Ronnie Carrier is a folk-rock artist who melds haunting vocals and lyrics rich with imagery to sculpt a musical world that delves deep into life’s complexities. Known for her stunning live performances, she's toured all over and has played revered festivals like NW Folklife, Portland's Folk Festival, and Red Ants Pants Music Festival. She is set to release new music in Summer 2025!
She is host of Writers 'Round PDX, which is part of a nationwide songwriting collective that provides a welcoming space for artists of all ages, genres, and career stages to perform, connect, and support local music and venues.
Solidifying her impact in the music scene, Ronnie engages with community and non-profit arts spaces, including local venues Alberta Abbey and The Old Church. You can also find her at a concert, reading in the park, or in the garden with her cat Clementine.
Praise
"Like Sarah McLachlan meets Nirvana." - super cool friend Nate
"Sweet, heartfelt lyrics and a nice verse melody." - SongDoor on "Tiny Song"
"We love the vibe of this. We were all seat-dancing. – it sets a great mood. Nicely done." SongDoor on "Reap What You Sow"
"hauntingly beautiful . . . enchanting"- Portland Radio Project
"foot stompin’ . . . filled with literary depths"- Spinning Platters
"Ronnie Carrier & The Day Terrors would cure your night terrors in a heartbeat. Full of juicy soulful lyrics that are rooted in indie pop but backed with jazzy drums and bass and a smooth but soulful lead guitar behind the rhythms of Carrier’s melodies."
(LYSERGICSOUNDDEPT)
Features:
Ronnie Carrier created the opening and closing theme for the podcast Scared Gay!
Ronnie Carrier Feature on PRP Video Sessions
(Portland, OR)
Ronnie on The Root Note Podcast
Ronnie Carrier sits down with host and fellow musician Trent TBD Price on The Root Note to talk about music and life as an artist. They discuss musical influences ranging from Wilco to Worship songs, and what Ronnie's been up to behind the scenes during the pandemic. She performs some new, original music as well as a Ronettes Cover. Listen below:
Festivals:
Ronnie Carrier Feature Live at NW Folklife (Seattle, WA)
2024
Astoria Crab, Wine & Seafood Fest
Astoria, OR
2023
Richland, WA
Supporting Hayley Lynn
White Sulphur Spring, MT
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
2022
Oregon State Fair
Salem, OR
2021
Myrtle Creek Summer Concert Series
Myrtle Creek, OR
2020
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
2019
Portland's Folk Festival
Mission Theater, PDX
Local Roots Fest & Compilation Release
Portland, OR
2018
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
Local Roots Fest & Compilation Release
Portland, OR
NW Folklife Festival
Seattle, WA
Tsugapalooza
Portland, OR
2017
NW Quartet Fest (Headliner)
Vancouver, WA
2015
Organic Beer Festival
Portland, OR