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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MAY 1ST, 2025
Chandler Browne Residency @ Clara, Chicago, IL
8:00pm
MAY 4TH, 2025
All The Wizards Were Here @ Jarvis Pottery, Chicago, IL
7:00pm
MAY 9TH, 2025
The Wrong Trio @ Jacqueline's, Chicago, IL
10pm - 1am
MAY 13TH, 2025
Al Scorch's Big Fantastical Residency @ The Hideout, Chicago, IL
8:00pm
MAY 22ND, 2025
Nathan Graham, Girly Pants, Lukie Sherman, Lyn Rye @ Book Club, Chicago, IL
8:00pm
MAY 28th, 2025
Chandler Brown quartet with Fred Jackson Jr., David Boykin, and Lyn Rye
Opening for Clara's Fre Jam, 9pm - 12am
MAY 30th, 2025
All The Wizards Were Here @ Orf Fest!
The Orphanage, Chicago, IL, 10pm