Music is a language of connection, story, and soul. Through performance, songwriting, and collaborative projects, I share sound as a way to witness, reflect, and invite presence.

At The Ruth Smith Place, my musical work is rooted in truth-telling, creative vulnerability, and shared emotion. Whether I’m performing solo, collaborating with other artists, or holding space in song circles and ceremonies, I use music as a tool to bridge hearts and speak what words alone sometimes can’t.

My performances often weave song with story, stillness with rhythm—creating experiences that are intimate, real, and alive. As a songwriter, I explore themes of belonging, transformation, place, and inner resilience.

I’ve worked across theatre stages, radio studios, folk festivals, church halls, and sacred circles. Each setting brings something different—and I show up with the same intention: to meet people where they are, through music that is honest and human.

Whether you're attending a live show, collaborating on a piece, or experiencing a moment of shared singing in a circle, the invitation is the same: to feel, to listen, to remember something true.

With The Ruth Smith Place, music becomes more than sound—it becomes a space to come home to yourself, and to each other

• You don’t have to be a musician to connect
  Music is for everyone. Whether you’re in the audience, singing in circle, or co-creating a project, the invitation is simply to listen, feel, and connect.

• Performances are intimate, grounded, and real
  Expect storytelling, emotional depth, silence between songs, and shared breath—these are not polished stage shows but honest, alive moments of connection.

• Themes often explore belonging, loss, hope, and becoming
  Through original music and spoken word, I explore the messiness and magic of life. You may laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved—and that’s welcomed.

• You might be invited into participation (but never pressured)
  In some settings, I offer simple group singing, reflective questions, or communal presence. It’s always optional and gently held.

• Suitable for a wide range of events and venues
  From festivals and community halls to wellness spaces and sacred ceremonies, my musical work adapts to the spirit of the space and people present.

• My approach is rooted in presence and truth-telling
  Every performance or collaboration is an offering from the heart, crafted not for applause—but for resonance, remembrance, and shared humanness.