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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JULY 2ND, 2025
Maggie Cousin Quartet @ Clara
Opening band for Millie Ahearn's weekly jam session
Chicago, IL, 8:00pm
JULY 11TH, 2025
All The Wizards Were Here @ Color Club
Chicago, IL, 8pm-10:30pm
JULY 18TH, 2025
Lyn Rye @ Glencoe Writers Theatre
Glencoe, IL, 5:30-7:30pm
JULY 24TH, 2025
Tommy Carroll's Calculated Discomfort @ Fulton Street Collective
Chicago, IL, 8pm
JULY 25TH, 2025
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's
Chicago, IL, 10pm - 1am