Nancy Ruth

Originally Published in the Toronto media magazine V13 

Musicians around the globe are in a state of shock after having our tours cancelled, studio sessions postponed until further notice, and venues shut down. And technicians, promoters, and venues are also…

Originally published in Life As A Human

When I was a young singer I went to a lot of jam sessions. Jams are great for meeting other musicians, learning how to improvise, and how to communicate with other players. You…

It’s always good to have a Plan B - then again, there’s really no point. Better to improvise and let the forces intervene…  

After months of preparing logistics and building a great team of musicians and techs, I set off…

By the time I arrived in the middle of the Moroccan Sahara Desert I was speechless. I was surrounded by nothing but sand and sky, hues of gold and blue - utter silence and air so clean it was a…

My fascination with Morocco started when I was about eleven. Although I grew up in an isolated area, in a forest on the West Coast of Canada, we had a family friend who would sometimes bring me little souvenirs from…

Originally published in the Huffington Post on April 6, 2017

When I was growing up on Vancouver Island, I loved to complain about my hand-me-down wardrobe. My parents were both artists, and they didn’t have much money. As a kid…

For Agents, Managers, and Self Managed musicians: How To Book A Tour Of Australia  

By Nancy Ruth 

Australia is a vast country with a lively music scene, well-equipped venues, enthusiastic audiences, and great travel infrastructure. It’s a fun place to…

Originally Published in Life As A Human, January 29, 2017

When I was starting out my music career, I wanted to accompany myself on the piano as I sang, and I wanted to do it well.  

My classical piano studies…

-Originally published in the Huffington Post, April 22, 2016 

When people ask me why I didn’t have kids, I give them the closest answer to the truth I can find: ‘I forgot.’  

When I was in my early twenties…

The show must go on. This phrase was drilled into my head as a kid when I was starting my career. I can honestly say that in my 30 years of touring I’ve never missed a show. That doesn’t mean…