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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Welcome to Lyn's Corner, a monthly livestream of song, story, and poetry. Stay tuned each month for special guests & more! Ep. 1 aired January 14th, 2026.
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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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APRIL 26TH, 2026
Swooper Creek & House Call @ Uncle Art Gallery
Chicago, IL, 2pm
MAY 2ND, 2026
All The Wizards Were Here @ Theatre Y
Chicago, IL, set time TBA
MAY 3RD, 2026
Al Scorch @ Garcia's
Chicago, IL, 12-2pm
MAY 5TH, 2026
Tommy Carroll Quartet @ Marmalade Studio
Open rehearsal prior to studio recording on May 9th
Chicago, IL, 8pm
MAY 9TH, 2026
Al Scorch @ Kelvin Park
Chicago, IL, 8am
MAY 15TH, 2026
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's
Chicago, IL, 10pm-1am
MAY 21ST, 2026
Lyn Rye & Susie McCollum @ Color Club GREEN Showcase
Chicago, IL, 7pm
MAY 26TH, 2026
House Band @ The Fre Jam, Double Tavern
Chicago, IL, 8:00-11:30pm