Ryman began playing at Twin Cities coffeehouses [3] but as her career took off, she nationally toured the folk circuit playing at such venues as Boston's Club Passim,[4] her hometown's The Cedar Cultural Center,[5][6] Nashville's Bluebird Café, Portland's Folk Music Society,[7] and Texas' Uncle Calvin's.

[9] In 2006, the ABC TV show Sons & Daughters licensed Ryman's song, All American Dysfunctional Family.

[10] Ryman had artist and album reviews published in the StarTribune,[11] and on TwinCities.com,[12] as well as national folk and world music media including Dirty Linen and Sing Out!.

Marie's SooToday.com, "Ryman lays insightful, witty lyrics into a rich mosaic of contemporary folk, gentle rock, and country blues, delivering it all with a clear, compelling voice.

[10] In 2007, Ryman was a NewSong Showcase Winner at the Walnut Valley Festival in the Feeling Good category with her song, Strawberry Pie.