Search - Barb Ryman :: Lay Me Open

"This sophomore CD is a well-crafted collection of unexpected songs about diverting topics: university and hospital bureaucracy, playing to tiny crowds and a crazy street person named Maggie. Ryman has a clear and winsome voice, a ready sense of humor, a short-story writer's flair for detail and an excellent cast of local supporting musicians" -Tom Surowic Minneapolis Star Tribune "Lay Me Open, the second release by Minneapolis area singer-songwriter Barb Ryman, includes a dozen original songs wiht a misture of humor ("Bureaucracy"), pathos ("Broken Families), portraits of broken relationships ("All I Really Wanted"), and contemporary country blues ("Moving Out"). "Playing for Two" captures perfectly the experience most folkies have had playing for a tiney, but very appreciative, audience. The instrumental accompaniment and production are tasteful, but understated on this finely-crafted release."-Dirty Linen