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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JUNE 12TH, 2026
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's
Chicago, IL, 10pm-1am
JUNE 15TH
Swooper Creek, Ego Doppler, Trees Will Retun @ Burlington Bar
Chicago, IL, 9pm
JUNE 24TH, 2026
Lyn Rye, Average Joey, Marian Runk @ Apricot Vintage
Chicago, IL, 7pm
JUNE 30TH, 2026
House band for The Fre Jam @ Double Tavern
Chicago, IL, 8:00-11:30pm
JULY 10TH, 2026
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's
Chicago, IL, 10pm-1am
JULY 11TH, 2026
House band @ From The Block With Love
Block Party by Studio 55, 18th & Racine, Chicago, IL
12-9pm, exact set time TBD
JULY 12TH, 2026
Festival of Sufi Arts @ Elastic Arts
Visual arts, poetry, and music
Performances by Lyn Rye, Hamnavai, Indus Blues
Chicago, IL, 6pm
JULY 17TH, 2026
Swooper Creek & Course @ Constellation
Chicago, IL, 8pm
JULY 26TH, 2026
Tommy Carrolls' Calculated Discomfort @ L.A.M.A.
Featured set at The Fre Fest, July 23-26th, in Chicago, IL