an introduction
Lyn Rye is a Chicago bassist, singer, and composer and released their debut album Roots of Rye in January 2019.
"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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recent news
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Watch the video for "Rugova," the opening track of the Edgewalker EP. The video was shot live at the Grand Manor in Chicago, IL and features Tommy Carroll on percussion and Chet Zenor on guitar. Stream the whole Edgewalker EP here.
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Upcoming dates
Keep up with live shows, recordings, workshops, and more.
LIVESTREAMS:
SEE LYN RYE FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR MORE ARCHIVED STREAM LINKS
DECEMBER 5TH
Scapi Magazine Digital House Party (Chicago, IL)
DECEMBER 12TH
Muslim Writers Collective Roast of 2020 (Chicago, IL)
DIGITAL RELEASES:
JULY 10TH - Not Lovely Single "Keep Warm" (bass and vocals)
AUGUST 4TH - Lyn Rye Video "Edgewalker" ft. Sacramento Knoxx
SEPTEMBER 7TH - Munya Nyamarebvu Video "Mama Africa" (upright bass)
SEPTEMBER 14TH - Chicago Parks Department "Night Out In The Parks" Video collaboration with the Little Village Solidarity Network (audio production, composition, bass, vocals)
OCTOBER 9TH - Lyn Rye "Partisan Gardens" single
DECEMBER 14TH - Lyn Rye "Rugova" video release
DECEMBER 21ST - Lyn Rye Edgewalker EP release
SEE LYN RYE FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR MORE ARCHIVED STREAM LINKS
DECEMBER 5TH
Scapi Magazine Digital House Party (Chicago, IL)
DECEMBER 12TH
Muslim Writers Collective Roast of 2020 (Chicago, IL)
DIGITAL RELEASES:
JULY 10TH - Not Lovely Single "Keep Warm" (bass and vocals)
AUGUST 4TH - Lyn Rye Video "Edgewalker" ft. Sacramento Knoxx
SEPTEMBER 7TH - Munya Nyamarebvu Video "Mama Africa" (upright bass)
SEPTEMBER 14TH - Chicago Parks Department "Night Out In The Parks" Video collaboration with the Little Village Solidarity Network (audio production, composition, bass, vocals)
OCTOBER 9TH - Lyn Rye "Partisan Gardens" single
DECEMBER 14TH - Lyn Rye "Rugova" video release
DECEMBER 21ST - Lyn Rye Edgewalker EP release