Ronnie Carrier
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter
100 Word Bio:
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Ronnie Carrier, a Portland-based folk-rock artist, melds haunting vocals and Lewis Carroll-like lyrics, sculpting a musical world that delves deep into life’s complexities. Her extensive repertoire spans albums, EPs, and performances at revered festivals like NW Folklife and Tumbleweed Music Fest, solidifying her impact in the music scene.
Beyond her musical pursuits, Ronnie actively engages with her community in non-profit arts spaces, offers diverse writing services, and crafts introspective instrumental music as short4veronica. Her gift for captivating storytelling through music resonates in every note, leaving a lasting impact on her audience.
Praise
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"Like Sarah McLachlan meets Nirvana." - super cool friend Nate
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"Sweet, heartfelt lyrics and a nice verse melody." - SongDoor on "Tiny Song"
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"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
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"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
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2023
Richland, WA
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Supporting Hayley Lynn
White Sulphur Spring, MT
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Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
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2022
Oregon State Fair
Salem, OR
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2021
Myrtle Creek Summer Concert Series
Myrtle Creek, OR
2020
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
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2019
Portland's Folk Festival
Mission Theater, PDX
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Local Roots Fest & Compilation Release
Portland, OR
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2018
Tualatin Winter Brew Fest
Tualatin, OR
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Local Roots Fest & Compilation Release
Portland, OR
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NW Folklife Festival
Seattle, WA
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Tsugapalooza
Portland, OR
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2017
NW Quartet Fest (Headliner)
Vancouver, WA
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2015
Organic Beer Festival
Portland, OR