Arrowhead High School-Holiday Jazz Jam: Ryan Meisel Quartet Featuring Susan Hofer
Dec
16
6:00 PM18:00

Arrowhead High School-Holiday Jazz Jam: Ryan Meisel Quartet Featuring Susan Hofer

Along side the Arrowhead High School Jazz Ensemble and 3 o’Clock Jazz, The Quartet will be playing their Holiday Jazz Show with new interpretations of holiday standards. The show is free and open to all ages. Cash or paypal donations will be accepted on behalf of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

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Berlin Minneapolis- Ryan Meisel Quartet
Jan
10
7:30 PM19:30

Berlin Minneapolis- Ryan Meisel Quartet

Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Minneapolis-based guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis.

Band Members:
Ryan Meisel - Saxophone
Dan Carpel - Bass
Jake Polancich - Drums
Toivo Hannigan - Guitar

Ryan Meisel is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and composer from Milwaukee, WI. He grew up outside of Milwaukee and honed his jazz skills under the tutelage of legendary bassist Richard Davis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master jazz educators Ron Carter and Rodrigo Villanueva at Northern Illinois University. A postmodern jazzman whether he’s playing bari, tenor, alto, or soprano sax, Meisel can captivate an audience with his sweet sinuous tone then excite with his burly edginess. Performing with his classic sax/guitar/bass/drums quartet, Meisel’s fiery saxophone playing pushes his group’s improvisational limits. Meisel’s work pays tribute to the sounds of New Orleans traditional jazz, blues, swing, hard bop, and the avant-garde.

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Merrimans' Playhouse: Ryan Meisel Quartet
Mar
7
8:00 PM20:00

Merrimans' Playhouse: Ryan Meisel Quartet

Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Madisn-based guitarist Doug Brown and bassist Matt Rodgers with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis.

Band Members:
Ryan Meisel - Saxophone
Matt Rodgers - Bass
Jake Polancich - Drums
Doug Brown - Guitar

Ryan Meisel is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and composer from Milwaukee, WI. He grew up outside of Milwaukee and honed his jazz skills under the tutelage of legendary bassist Richard Davis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master jazz educators Ron Carter and Rodrigo Villanueva at Northern Illinois University. A postmodern jazzman whether he’s playing bari, tenor, alto, or soprano sax, Meisel can captivate an audience with his sweet sinuous tone then excite with his burly edginess. Performing with his classic sax/guitar/bass/drums quartet, Meisel’s fiery saxophone playing pushes his group’s improvisational limits. Meisel’s work pays tribute to the sounds of New Orleans traditional jazz, blues, swing, hard bop, and the avant-garde.

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Buckhorn State Park - Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Sep
6
6:30 PM18:30

Buckhorn State Park - Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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.

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Yoga Is Served: Yoga accompanied by Spiritual Currents
Aug
22
6:30 PM18:30

Yoga Is Served: Yoga accompanied by Spiritual Currents

6:30 PM

Yoga and Live Music w/Susie Melott & Ryan Meisel with Susie Melott

1 hour 30 minutes @ $21

Join Susie & Ryan for a night of live music and slow yoga. Susie will lead you through a very restorative practice while Ryan plays Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds, East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes. This will be a night to remember. Please dress comfortably and be prepared to rest deeply.

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Potawatomi State Park- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Aug
16
6:30 PM18:30

Potawatomi State Park- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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.

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Kohler Andrae State Park - Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Aug
9
6:30 PM18:30

Kohler Andrae State Park - Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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.

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Point Beach State Forest- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Aug
9
1:00 PM13:00

Point Beach State Forest- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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.

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Richard Bong Recreational Area- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Jul
19
7:00 PM19:00

Richard Bong Recreational Area- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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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.

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Yoga Is Served: Yoga accompanied by Spiritual Currents
Jul
18
6:30 PM18:30

Yoga Is Served: Yoga accompanied by Spiritual Currents

6:30 PM

Yoga and Live Music w/Susie Melott & Ryan Meisel with Susie Melott

1 hour 30 minutes @ $36.00

Join Susie & Ryan for a night of live music and slow yoga. Susie will lead you through a very restorative practice while Ryan plays Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds, East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes. This will be a night to remember. Please dress comfortably and be prepared to rest deeply.

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Governor Dodge- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Jul
12
7:00 PM19:00

Governor Dodge- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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 Governor Dodge State Park just west of Madison. 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.

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Wildcat Mountain State Park- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour
Jul
5
7:00 PM19:00

Wildcat Mountain State Park- Spiritual Currents Summer 2025 State Park Tour

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 Wildcat Mountain State Park. 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.

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Redeemer United Church of Christ- Meditation Garden Concert: Spiritual Currents
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

Redeemer United Church of Christ- Meditation Garden Concert: Spiritual Currents

Join us for a evening of beautiful flute and woodwind playing by Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations in a tranquil setting amongst wildflowers trees and nature. Drum circle to be included for all ages upon completion of the music. $5 cover charge or non-perishable food item to donate. All ages welcome.

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