Bring a flute, drum, ukulele or voice for a creative music workshop with inspiration from nature and community.
See Website of Angelic Roots event page for more details. https://www.angelicroots.com/products/spiritual-currents-creative-music-workshop-deposit-saturday-april-26-2pm-3-30pm-5pm
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all.
Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with Ryan's background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and is a gateway of creative expression.
He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
He plays along to recorded accompaniments of world percussion, ukuleles, guitars and electronics.
Join us in person or online for another edition of Acoustic Moose! More information on streaming
Ryan is releasing his newest “Spiritual Currents” album entitled Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances. Featuring the performance live in studio at Audio For the Arts in Madison WI for this special concert series. Ryan will be playing Traditional North American Flutes, Slovakian Fujara, Lithuanian Birbyne, Irish wooden flute and low whistle, the Baroque Silver Flute, Soprano and Sopranino Saxophones.
Thursday May 29th
7:00-8:30 p.m.
$15
More Details on ticket sales and streaming soon….
Returning to Madison for another stint at Memorial Union’s Terrace, the Ryan Meisel Quartet with Doug Brown on Guitar, Matt Rodgers on bass, and Jake Polancich on Drums will be playing music from Ryan’s latest recordings “Jarred” “Ryan Meisel Plays the Blues” and “Spirit Dance.”
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel kicks off his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Pike Lake in Hartford in conjunction with Discovery Day! Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will lead a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Hartman Creek State Park near Waupan WI. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Ryan Meisel brings his Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations to The Mauston WI, Public Library for their concerts in the park series. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording, “Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances.”
Ryan will perform his Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations program at Old Settlers Park in Downtown West Bend WI as part of Global Fest. See here for more information. https://www.downtownwestbend.com/global-fest.html.
Ryan will perform his Spiritual Curren World Sound Explorations Drum Circle along the Downtown Riverwalk in Downtown West Bend WI as part of Global Fest. See here for more information. https://www.downtownwestbend.com/global-fest.html.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Richard Bong State Recreational Area. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Point Beach State Park near Two Rivers. Ryan will perform music from his newest recordings, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will lead a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Kohler Andrae State Park near Sheboygan WI. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Potawatomi State Park in Door County. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Our annual summer concert event at the NIxon Park Beer Garden in Hartland. Playing classic Meisel originals and awesome original, Live Jazz!
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Buckhorn State Park in Mauston WI. Ryan will perform music from his new recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Bringing his Jazz Trio to the beer garden at Hoyt Park’s Landing will be jamming to some original and classic sounds of jazz.
Ryan performs his Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations during the Domes Art in the Green show in the Desert Habitat. See website for more details on the fair. https://milwaukeedomes.org/events/art-in-the-green/
Bring a flute, drum, ukulele or voice for a creative music workshop with inspiration from nature and community.
See Website of Angelic Roots event page for more details. https://www.angelicroots.com/products/spiritual-currents-creative-music-workshop-deposit-saturday-april-26-2pm-3-30pm-5pm
Ryan performs his Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations during the Domes Art in the Green show in the Desert Habitat. See website for more details on the fair. https://milwaukeedomes.org/events/art-in-the-green/
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all.
Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to
nature and cultures from around the world.
He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
He plays along to recorded accompaniments of world percussion, ukuleles, guitars and electronics.
Interactive drum circles are usually added-on. These provide the audience an experience of togetherness and community.
The Quartet will be playing new music from their newest album release ‘Jarred” while featuring the vocals of Susan Hofer and new interpretations of classic jazz standards.
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer ‘s jazzy take on Meisel’s standards in a sax/bass format.
Bring a flute, drum, ukulele or voice for a creative music workshop with inspiration from nature and community.
See Website of Angelic Roots event page for more details. https://www.angelicroots.com/products/spiritual-currents-creative-music-workshop-deposit-sunday-march-2-2pm-3-30pm-5pm
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer ‘s jazzy take on Mardi Gras and New Orleans standards in a sax/bass format.
Bring a flute, drum, ukulele or voice for a creative music workshop with inspiration from nature and community.
See Website of Angelic Roots event page for more details. https://www.angelicroots.com/products/spiritual-currents-creative-music-workshop-deposit-sunday-february-23-2pm-3-30pm-5pm
From Milwaukee Wisconsin, Saxophonist Ryan Meisel is bringing his quartet to the Twin Cities welcoming Minneapolis's own Cody Steinmann on Guitar, Dan Carpel on Bass, and Chris Hepola on Drums into the group. Ryan Meisel's Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks he has taken on a project. Stretching boundaries, the band strives to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal, along with 70's jazz fusion. Playing through an FX processor gives Ryan the chance to create fresh sounds that fuse improvised jazz with electronic experimentation. This band will feature all original music and will be playing from their latest vinyl of the same name.
Ryan Meisel Performs his Spiritual Currents Native American Style Flute and World Sound Explorations show.
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer ‘s jazzy take on holiday standards in a sax/bass format.
Get into the spirit as standard holiday tunes are put through the Meisel filter and turned into soulful, original jazz! Enchanting audiences with powerful saxophone playing and melodic and dusky vocals, Ryan and Susan capture the spirit of the season and transforms it into a sonic display of celebration that is thought-provoking, expressive, and fun! The holidays never sounded so good.
Coda Vinyl Album release party!
Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks Ryan has taken on a recording project. Stretching boundaries, he wanted to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal along with the fusion of the 1970's. Playing through an FX processor gives him the chance to create fresh sounds that fuse improvised jazz with electronic experimentation. This album features all Meisel original compositions along with the musicianship of Madison's own Matt Rodgers on Bass and by way of Chicago, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Milwaukee's Jake Polancich on drums.
Sunday December 1st, 2024
7:00 p.m.
$10 Cover, 21+
Ryan Meisel: Soprano, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones, EWI, Korg AX3000G Processor.
Cody Steinmann: Guitar
Matt Rodgers: Electric Bass
Jake Polancich: Drums
Ryan will be guest artist for this concert series at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton New York. Ryan will be joined by former bandmate and long time friend, bassist and Reverend James Galasinski. They will dive into the spiritual music of John Coltrane and play from Ryan’s “Spirt Dance” album.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all.
Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with Ryan's background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and is a gateway of creative expression.
He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
He plays along to recorded accompaniments of world percussion, ukuleles, guitars and electronics.
Vinyl Album Release Party!
Ryan Meisel Quartet v.jarred, jar-ring, jars. –intr. 1. To make or utter a harsh sound. 2. To be disturbing or irritating; grate: The noise jarred on my nerves. 3. To shake or shiver from impact. 4. To clash or conflict.- tr. 1. To bump or cause to move or shake from impact. 2. To startle or unsettle; shock. - n. 1. A jolt; a shock. 2. Harsh or grating sound; discord. [Perh. of imit. Orig.] - jar’ring-ly adv.
Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks I have taken on a recording project. Stretching boundaries, I wanted to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal that I grew up with as a kid. Playing through an FX processor gave me the chance to create fresh sounds that fuse improvised jazz with electronic experimentation. This album features three new compositions on side A and two reworked originals on side B. I’d like to thank my bandmates Jake, Cody and Matt for joining me on this project.
Saturday November 9th, 2024
9:00 p.m.
$10 Cover, 21+
Ryan Meisel: Soprano, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones, EWI, Korg AX3000G Processor.
Cody Steinmann: Guitar
Matt Rodgers: Electric Bass
Jake Polancich: Drums
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Guitarist Cody Steinmann play through the Meisel originals and standard jazz in this sax/bass format.
Vinyl Album Release Party!
Ryan Meisel Quartet v.jarred, jar-ring, jars. –intr. 1. To make or utter a harsh sound. 2. To be disturbing or irritating; grate: The noise jarred on my nerves. 3. To shake or shiver from impact. 4. To clash or conflict.- tr. 1. To bump or cause to move or shake from impact. 2. To startle or unsettle; shock. - n. 1. A jolt; a shock. 2. Harsh or grating sound; discord. [Perh. of imit. Orig.] - jar’ring-ly adv.
Jarred “Electric” represents one of the biggest musical risks I have taken on a recording project. Stretching boundaries, I wanted to capture the edginess of 80’s and 90’s rock and heavy metal that I grew up with as a kid. Playing through an FX processor gave me the chance to create fresh sounds that fuse improvised jazz with electronic experimentation. This album features three new compositions on side A and two reworked originals on side B. I’d like to thank my bandmates Jake, Cody and Matt for joining me on this project.
Thursday November 7th, 2024
7:00 p.m.
$10 Cover, 21+
Ryan Meisel: Soprano, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones, EWI, Korg AX3000G Processor.
Cody Steinmann: Guitar
Matt Rodgers: Electric Bass
Jake Polancich: Drums
This performance is a tribute to the Spiritual Music of John Coltrane and the profound impact it has had on my life. Whether it was a blues or a ballad, Coltrane shaped the world of Jazz with his technique and virtuosic musical concepts, later, taking inspiration from world religions and cultures. These songs, these improvisations, are my stories, and are my way of contributing to his legacy. I'd like to thank Chris, Isaiah, and Jake for contributing their music to this project and sharing in the creative process of making a live studio recording.
Ryan Meisel: Saxophones
Chris Newlin: Guitar
Isaiah Simmons: Bass
Jake Polancich: Drums
$10 cover, All Ages show.
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer play through the Meisel originals and standard jazz in this sax/bass format.
Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.
Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer play through the Meisel originals and standard jazz in this sax/bass format.
Performing with his classic Quartet, (Sax/Guitar/Bass/Drums) Ryan’s brand of fiery saxophone playing pushes his group’s improvisational limits. Ryan’s depth of work pays tribute to the authentic sounds of New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Blues, Swing, Hard-Bop, Avant-Garde and Fusion. Included on this concert will be extra horn players and arrangements from Meisel collection of original work. in the style of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Eric Dolphy and Charles Mingus.
Ryan is a musician, educator, and composer. Ryan grew up outside of Milwaukee and honed his jazz skills under the tutelage of legendary bassist Richard Davis at the UW Madison and master jazz educators Ron Carter and Rodrigo Villanueva at Northern Illinois University. Ryan has frequented the many jam sessions in Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee and currently imparts that knowledge to his students as a teacher in the public schools. He strives to share music that is original, unifying among musicians, and uplifting for audiences.
Lineup:
Ryan Meisel: Saxophones, Compositions
Pawan Benjamin: Saxophones
Nate Weiss: Trumpet
Susan Hofer: Vocals
Celia Meisel: Vocals & Saxophone
Doug Brown: Guitar
David Dinauer: Bass
Jake Polancich: Drums
Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.
Closing off the Summer concert season at Nixon Park in Hartland.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2024 Wisconsin state park tour at Mirror Lake State Park near Wisconsin Dells WI. Ryan will perform music from his newest recordings, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents world sound explorations. Ryan will be performing music from his newest recording “Wandering Spirit” and will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2024 Wisconsin state park tour at Governor Dodge State Park just west of Madison. Ryan will perform music from his newest recordings, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).
Ryan Meisel continues his 2024 Wisconsin state park tour at Point Beach State Park near Two Rivers. Ryan will perform music from his newest recordings, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will lead a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.
