an introduction
Lyn Rye is a Chicago bassist, songwriter, and story-teller.
"As a versatile bassist who plays with folk, jazz, hip-hop, and rock musicians, Rye is someone who can create genuine newness. Being able to create beats, sing, play bass, and collaborate allows them to escape any boxes threatening to confine their music to genres."
(Scapi Magazine)
"As a versatile bassist who plays with folk, jazz, hip-hop, and rock musicians, Rye is someone who can create genuine newness. Being able to create beats, sing, play bass, and collaborate allows them to escape any boxes threatening to confine their music to genres."
(Scapi Magazine)
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Rye's story-telling podcast, Inshallah & The Creek Don't Rise, kicked off in January 2025. You can check it out on:
Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Substack ABOUT Exercises in American truth-telling. After all, truth comes before reconciliation. What could truth & reconciliation look like in America? There's a lot of stories that need to be told, stories that often come from "the wrong side of the tracks." Turns out a lot of communities are in crisis. Turns out a lot of our struggles are connected. Turns out, we need each other. A lot. Inshallah & the creek don't rise, we can actually do something about that. |
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Upcoming dates
Keep up with live shows, recordings, workshops, and more.
LIVE SHOWS:
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MARCH 5TH, 2025
Tommy Carroll Trio @ The Whistler, Chicago, IL
9pm
MARCH 6TH, 2025
Chandler Browne Quintet @ Clara's, Chicago, IL
8pm
MARCH 13TH, 2025
Swooper Creek, The Good-By Number, Arlo Loma @ Fallen Log, Chicago, IL
8pm
MARCH 14TH, 2025
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's, Chicago, IL
10pm - 1am
MARCH 22ND, 2025
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective and Colectivo Sayba @ Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, Chicago, IL
7-9pm
MARCH 26TH, 2025
All The Wizards Were Here @ Clara's, Chicago, IL
8pm